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09-11-15 | 07:21 PM

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If OP didn't want the types of comments he got, exactly what did he want. These threads are conversations, not just random musings by the OP.

09-11-15 | 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scplus5

I know the statistics are on my side. That's why I still rode to work today. Just made me think about the risks more consciously after I heard about it. Normally I pretty much don't think about getting hit at all. I'll get back to that in a day or two.

I hope you don't "get back to that in a day or two"!

You should be thinking about the risks more consciously all the time. Do not become complacent. This goes for cycling ... it also goes for driving a car, operating the equipment at work, walking across the street ... pretty much anything we do.

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09-11-15 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant Fuji

That cyclist was hit from behind by a Nissan Titan pickup. No real details, but the cyclist was wearing a helmet and a reflective vest and had a light on his bike. Listed in serious condition. Charges are pending on the driver of the truck. The area where he was struck does have a wide shoulder, I have ridden there before and there is plenty of room to be out of the flow of traffic. Like I said, I haven't seen any details so who knows what really happened.

Ive been checking the news sites and didn't see an update. Have they released a name? I'm going to check now for myself...

09-12-15 | 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by silversx80

Life is terminal. Also, life isn't short. Life is the longest thing you will ever actively do. Aside from being not alive, life is the longest experience. Fill it with things you enjoy.