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Old 09-17-2009, 10:48 PM   #11
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A blog from Bicycling Mag about this event.

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Old 10-11-2009, 11:37 PM   #12
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No, bikie couldn't just let go, the car was pretty quickly up to 56mph. That's the speed it was estimated by multiple witnesses when bike was 'swiped off' the side of the car. 20mph and a slam on the brakes would have dislodged him, and the car could have escaped. Mr. A-G wasn't some timid little mouse, he could well have done this.

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Old 11-16-2009, 11:30 AM   #13
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Re: Bike courier dragged after colliding with car
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Tragic, roadrage maybe, but as stated in the article, people need to remember the car weighs 2000lbs, the bike 16.... just truly sad and terrible ending.

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1. Take the lane
2. Ride as if, every motorist is 'blind as a bat'
3. Wear TWO reflective vests
4. Always use lights
5. Do NOT wear a Walkman radio
6. Always wear a helmet


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