Bicycle accident (ouch)

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03-13-14 | 09:24 AM

qvistenmartin12

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Bicycle accident (ouch)

Hi guys, just found this video on youtube of a guy cycling into a "thing" that you're not supposed to crash into

Brutal bicycle accident - YouTube
spread your thoughts!

03-13-14 | 09:34 AM

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Flippin bike broke in two! Is that some kind of new safety feature?

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03-13-14 | 09:53 AM

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That would be hard to live down.

03-13-14 | 05:35 PM

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That would be hard to live down.

Don't know about that. The official with the flag was obscuring it. When he moved, the lead cyclist saw it and moved over but the drafter didn't see it in time to avoid it. What was that thing anyway, and why was it ON the track?

03-13-14 | 06:17 PM

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Holy **** .. why do they put that crap on the bike track?

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03-13-14 | 06:31 PM

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..... the lead cyclist saw it and moved over but the drafter didn't see it in time to avoid it.

Your probably right. But it sort of looks like he saw it... and was almost transfixed. Like he was also thinking what the heck is that thing. I try to look at where I want to go... and not at the obstruction.