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#126
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
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Robsuniverse, RIP and keep riding "Heaven's Highway".
12/18/08 due to cancer.
12/18/08 due to cancer.
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
#127
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
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Bike Forums member TCR.
Our condolences to his friends and family.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=548278
Our condolences to his friends and family.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=548278
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
#128
What happened?
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According to reports today from the Idaho Stateman, a 16 year old SUV driver swerved to miss another car on Boise, Idaho's Hill Road, entering the bike lane and striking one cyclist in a group.
The man was given treatment and CPR and was pronounced dead that morning.
Kevin Pavlis, 37 of Meridian, Idaho
https://www.idahostatesman.com/eyepie...ry/800283.html
The man was given treatment and CPR and was pronounced dead that morning.
Kevin Pavlis, 37 of Meridian, Idaho
https://www.idahostatesman.com/eyepie...ry/800283.html
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Cameron Clow, 30 killed 5th June in Bahrain
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2500...to-say-goodbye
https://www.betterbiking.co.nz/index.php?menuid=44 he mentions the bad Bahrainian drivers here.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2500...to-say-goodbye
https://www.betterbiking.co.nz/index.php?menuid=44 he mentions the bad Bahrainian drivers here.

#130
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Bruce Rosar died in a bicycle-car accident in Apex, NC on July 11, 2009. Bruce was a certified League Cycling Instructor and a member of the Board of League of American Bicyclists. Bruce was a tireless advocate and volunteer. https://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?se...cal&id=6910335 https://roadskater.net/bruce-rosar-cy...on-driving-car https://www.takeitoutsidenc.com/drupal/ Details of the accident are unclear at this time. Esther Lumsdon
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#132
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Jose Hernandez
Here in Seattle, I worked with Jose for about a year before he moved on to a different company. He was an incredibly sweet guy.
He died on July 24th of injuries sustained the week before, Friday July 17th.
Jose was on a training ride, headed south on Lake Washington Boulevard. A northbound van turned left onto Orcas, cutting across his path. Jose slammed into the passenger-side door. He was taken to Harborview with, but never regained consciousness. He died a week later.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Today (August 16th) his team (Team Cucina Fresca) have organized a memorial ride around South Lake Washington.
Some links:
https://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=13016
https://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archi...5/4267026.html
https://bikehugger.com/2009/07/seattl...-hernando.html
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josehernando/journal
He died on July 24th of injuries sustained the week before, Friday July 17th.
Jose was on a training ride, headed south on Lake Washington Boulevard. A northbound van turned left onto Orcas, cutting across his path. Jose slammed into the passenger-side door. He was taken to Harborview with, but never regained consciousness. He died a week later.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Today (August 16th) his team (Team Cucina Fresca) have organized a memorial ride around South Lake Washington.
Some links:
https://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=13016
https://www.bikingbis.com/blog/_archi...5/4267026.html
https://bikehugger.com/2009/07/seattl...-hernando.html
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/josehernando/journal
#133
Buh'wah?!
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Just glancing through this made me tear up.
I have one...
Christopher Lee Johnson, 1987-2009, took his own life.
One of my best friends and my first real, regular riding partner.
-Gene-
I have one...
Christopher Lee Johnson, 1987-2009, took his own life.
One of my best friends and my first real, regular riding partner.
-Gene-
#134
You gonna eat that?
Rest in Peace, Larry McQuien. He was riding in the I-20 Access Road at Mile Marker 415 in Aledo, Texas, less than a mile from his home. I never met him, but a friend said he used to work for Larry. He had taken up cycling with his son in an effort to get into shape. A friend of mine refuses to ride access roads. Now I know why.

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A senseless loss, Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc.../63116092.html
Indeed. I was fortunate enough to know Larry through work; a brilliant and wonderful leader, husband and father:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/1642181.html
Senseless and needless losses, to be sure.
Tandem bicyclists die in pickup accident:
A couple who survived a head-on collision two years ago (while driving in a car) were killed Thursday morning when a truck slammed into them as they rode a tandem bike in Northwest Bexar County, authorities said.
Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler, parents of a 7-year-old girl, were struck from behind while riding their two-person bicycle on the shoulder of Texas 16, about three miles north of Helotes.
Alexandra Bruehler, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 42-year-old husband was airlifted to University Hospital, where he died about an hour later. Their daughter, Kylie, was not with them.
A couple who survived a head-on collision two years ago (while driving in a car) were killed Thursday morning when a truck slammed into them as they rode a tandem bike in Northwest Bexar County, authorities said.
Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler, parents of a 7-year-old girl, were struck from behind while riding their two-person bicycle on the shoulder of Texas 16, about three miles north of Helotes.
Alexandra Bruehler, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 42-year-old husband was airlifted to University Hospital, where he died about an hour later. Their daughter, Kylie, was not with them.
Indeed. I was fortunate enough to know Larry through work; a brilliant and wonderful leader, husband and father:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/1642181.html
Senseless and needless losses, to be sure.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=590538&page=2
posting #40 is a scene from outside the funeral for the Bruehlers. A later poster reported that Kylie's grandfather shook every cyclists' hand.
posting #40 is a scene from outside the funeral for the Bruehlers. A later poster reported that Kylie's grandfather shook every cyclists' hand.
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Don't know there names but All three cyclist that were hit and killed outside of my house by a drunk driver on a suspended license several years ago, I will never forget the screams and look of utter horror on the only surviving riders face.
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01-17-10 -- Florida cyclist killed in hit-and-run
A cyclist yet to be identified was hit and killed by an intoxicated driver on Sunday morning. His blue Cannondale was dragged underneath the still speeding vehicle while he bled to death in the bike lane. The driver, barely fazed, was soon arrested and identified by witnesses as Carlos Bertonatti. The driver faced an infuriated and deeply disturbed group of cyclist's angry words as police took him into custody.
Let's hope justice is served.
Let's hope justice is served.
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Internal gears FTW!
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Phil Wood, creator of some of the best components known to man.
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/...tail/3856.html
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/...tail/3856.html
#141
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A cycling friend from Michigan emailed me this notice of a National Ride of Silence.. Is one planned in your city..
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https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
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DATE: May 19, 2010
TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET
..On May 19, 2010, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here...)
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https://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
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DATE: May 19, 2010
TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET
..On May 19, 2010, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here...)
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Boston
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Eric M. Hunt
22 y.o
Died 4/7/10
Run over by MBTA bus, witnesses say his wheels got caught in the train tracks that are inset into the road and he fell under the bus.
https://bostonbiker.org/2010/04/09/er...orial-service/
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Eric M. Hunt
22 y.o
Died 4/7/10
Run over by MBTA bus, witnesses say his wheels got caught in the train tracks that are inset into the road and he fell under the bus.
https://bostonbiker.org/2010/04/09/er...orial-service/
#144
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Friday May 21, couple of miles down from my office.
"Gary Anthony Thorne, 31, of Blue Gray Circle in Manassas, was the driver of an SUV that veered across Lee Highway Friday and hit and killed bicyclist Abdelouahid Chadli, 18, of Morrison Way in Fairfax."
https://voices.washingtonpost.com/cri...uv-driver.html
SUV crossed six lanes of traffic, over a median, and up a bike path to hit a high school kid waiting for the light to change. His girlfriend managed to get out of the way in time.
"Gary Anthony Thorne, 31, of Blue Gray Circle in Manassas, was the driver of an SUV that veered across Lee Highway Friday and hit and killed bicyclist Abdelouahid Chadli, 18, of Morrison Way in Fairfax."
https://voices.washingtonpost.com/cri...uv-driver.html
SUV crossed six lanes of traffic, over a median, and up a bike path to hit a high school kid waiting for the light to change. His girlfriend managed to get out of the way in time.
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Cynthia "Cindy" Whitney, 54, of Amarillo, TX died on July 17, 2010. She was struck by a motorist who dropped his cell phone and was attempting to retrieve it.
https://www.amarillo.com/stories/071810/new_news3.shtml
https://www.amarillo.com/stories/071810/new_news3.shtml
Last edited by TXChick; 07-18-10 at 09:25 AM.
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I can't get the link to the story because the regional community paper was too stupid not to archive the story.
Back on Jun 30, 2010 Staunton Sylvester Miller, a 48yr.-old father with a 20yr.-old daughter was killed when he was struck by a rather belligerent 34yr.-old Quinzy Reginald Fraser who:
1. Refused a Breathalyzer test
2. Had to be forcibly removed from the backseat of the police cruiser
3. Had to be dragged into the district station when he refused to walk
4. Had to be restrained upon entrance into the station
5. Had tried to bite several officers.
After all that, he was only charged 2nd Degree Assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. But NOTHING for killing Mr. Miller!!
Back on Jun 30, 2010 Staunton Sylvester Miller, a 48yr.-old father with a 20yr.-old daughter was killed when he was struck by a rather belligerent 34yr.-old Quinzy Reginald Fraser who:
1. Refused a Breathalyzer test
2. Had to be forcibly removed from the backseat of the police cruiser
3. Had to be dragged into the district station when he refused to walk
4. Had to be restrained upon entrance into the station
5. Had tried to bite several officers.
After all that, he was only charged 2nd Degree Assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. But NOTHING for killing Mr. Miller!!
Last edited by Chris516; 07-30-10 at 03:28 AM.
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Here is the article associated with the previous post..
https://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0610/749743.html
https://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0610/749743.html
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Rebecca Johns of Alexandria
9-year-old Rebecca Johns of Alexandria has died after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle.
https://fwix.com/alexandria/share/2a1...in_fatal_wreck
9-year-old Rebecca Johns of Alexandria has died after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle.
https://fwix.com/alexandria/share/2a1...in_fatal_wreck
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RIP Manuel Contreras, March 2000. He was a close family friend that was struck and dragged to his death by a drunk driver in Los Angeles. The last time I saw him was that same night and he waved to me and my dad as he rode away on his bike.