Graphic Discussions of Cycling related deaths - Reader Caution Advised!

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23/04/2010 - 11:18

Swiss cyclist killed by car on first cycling stage in Israel

The Swiss was killed early Friday when a car hit him as he tried to merge with traffic on the coastal highway.

The man and the companion with whom he had come to Israel have cycled all around the world on various trips. The man's companion was treated for shock at the scene of the accident.

More => http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1164942.html

 

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It never occurred to me I'd get eaten by a crocodile while cycling.

 

[DAOTEC]

Good Lord

iPod warning after cyclist killed in crash with train

A witness said it appeared she was listening to an iPod or other listening device as she cycled toward the train tracks.

"If you're a deaf cyclist you're isolated from the noise environment, which is your trigger for safety. You would not miss a train if your ears were not blocked."

A British coroner recently expressed concern about "zombie cyclists", who were less aware of their surroundings because they were listening to MP3 players.

Yesterday's collision occurred a short distance from the site of a similar rail accident.

More to the story:http://www.nzherald.co.nz/accidents/news/article.cfm?c_id=13&objectid=10639774

 

[DAOTEC]

Horrendous =>

Selle An-Atomica Founder Tom Milton Dies on the cycling scene

FAIRFIELD, CA (BRAIN)—Tom Milton, the man behind the Selle An-Atomica road saddle, died on Sunday while riding the Devil Mountain Double century in the Bay Area.

Several riders attempted giving him CPR, but Milton didn’t respond. The cause of death hasn’t been determined yet.

Milton was participating in the Devil Mountain Double Century bike event, a ride of about 200 miles and more than 18,000 feet of climbing

In emails and blogs, riders mourned his death, describing him as a smart and strong rider

“He was famous for bending ears,” said Larry Black, ... http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/4003.html

In-dept: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14963404?nclick_check=1

 

[DAOTEC]

Upsetting

MBTA Bus hits, Kills 23-year-old bicyclist in freak circus act

BOSTON -- Several witnesses said the victim's bike got stuck on the Green Line train tracks moments before the bus hit him on Wednesday. They said the bicyclist didn't have a chance.

Witnesses said the man was struggling to free his bike when the bus came around the corner heading east. The driver had about 150 feet to react.

"It was too late for the driver or him," witness Leary said. "(I) see a lot of close calls, but nothing like this."

Other bicyclists passing the scene said they will think twice from now on.

Complete newspaper story + Holy me read the Comments to the Article: http://www.lemmingtrail.com/mb/240623/

One highlighted: baIIs - 9:59 am
....it's like the time george w. bush was driving his double wide hummer, drunk, the wrong way down my one way street and i was all like "f"ck you man"

 

[DAOTEC]

Shocking ....

Road rage motorist 'killed cyclist in revenge for clipping his wing mirror'

A cyclist was knocked down and killed by an enraged motorist after he accidentally clipped the driver’s wing mirror, a court heard yesterday.

Amazing that he is pleading not guilty to one charge of murder and another of causing death by dangerous driving.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/forums/viewtopic.php?p=16138468&sid=df9199505dd61cf3cfc1bf92f503c022

 

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Sunday, May 16, 2010 | That makes 4

Another Cyclist killed as Quebec string of road horror continues

MONTREAL - Several days of tragedies on Quebec roads continued this weekend, as a 57-year-old cyclist died after begin struck by a vehicle on a roadway in the small town of Val Morin, Que.

The collision came less than two days after a 29-year-old driver crashed into a group of cyclists in Rougemont, near Montreal, killing three and injuring three others, and served as an ironic and sombre start to what will be Road Safety Week in Canada.
Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=3035310

 

[DAOTEC]

Jeeh

Irish cycling star found dead at Thailand beach resort

Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 8:06 AM

The badly decomposed body of an Irish cycling star has been found by Thai police in an apartment at a tourist resort.

David Hourigan ....

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-cycling-star-found-dead-at-Thailand-beach-resort-94814849.html

 

[krebs303]

Toxic cities mock 'healthy' cycle riding

 

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Thursday, June 03, 2010

Marina Romoli in a coma hanging to life

The 21-year-old was on a training ride with her fiancé, himself a promising cyclist, and another rider; she was doing an interval ahead of the other two when a local driver turned left across her path. According to the other two riders the collision was unavoidable and Romoli hit the side of the car, smashing through the window.

http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/6/2/1498063/marina-romoli-seriously-injured-in

 

[Ninety5rpm]

Marina Romoli in a coma hanging to life

The 21-year-old was on a training ride with her fiancé, himself a promising cyclist, and another rider; she was doing an interval ahead of the other two when a local driver turned left across her path. According to the other two riders the collision was unavoidable and Romoli hit the side of the car, smashing through the window.

http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/6/2/1498063/marina-romoli-seriously-injured-in

So sad, but I can't believe any left cross is unavoidable. That's what make this so tragic.

I suspect what they meant was that given the situation second or two before impact, the crash was unavoidable, but that doesn't mean it was unavoidable seconds prior to that.

Seconds before any situation becomes an unavoidable crash, the crash is still avoidable, by definition. That's when you need to take action, ideally as an automatic habit based on knowledge about how crashes occur and how to avoid them. So the key is to avoid not only crashes, but also situations in which the crash is unavoidable, while you still can.

The left cross (oncoming motorist turns left across the path of, or into, the cyclist) is the most common type of car-bike collision. Avoidance is possible, but you have to take action sooner than a second or two before impact.

Actions that can be taken include:

1) Move left , well out into the lane. Being out in the lane where motorists are looking makes it much less likely to be overlooked.

2) Becoming more conspicuous helps a great deal, but it is not fool-proof (ask any motorcyclist who has been overlooked and left crossed). So, adjust your speed so as not to enter the intersection at the same time as an oncoming motorist that will or might turn left and leave you in an unavoidable crash situation.

Left crosses are not unavoidable.

 

[craig1985]

Since she was doing an interval then I would hazard a guess that she was focusing/concentrating on her interval then what could happen up ahead. I personally leave my intervals to area's where it is safe to do. I'm assuming they thought that was the case, but then again that is one town in Italy I haven't been too.

 

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UK time trial round up: Mon 14 Jun 2010, 11:05 am

Tragedy hits Dursley Road Time Trial event, Alex Anderson killed by a car

North Hampshire Road Club rider Alex Anderson has died of injuries sustained when he was involved in a collision with a car while riding the Dursley Road Club 25-mile time trial on the U46 course in Wiltshire on Saturday.

Anderson received treatment at the side of the dual carriageway from fellow competitors >> http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/uk-time-trial-round-up-tragedy-hits-dursley-road-club-25-mile-event-26552

 

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BBC - 11:47 GMT, Monday, 21 June 2010 12:47 UK

Cyclist drops dead during London to Brighton cycle ride

He collapsed while taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride.
Ambulance staff resuscitated Gary Allen after he collapsed going up Ditchling Beacon, outside Brighton, at 1340 BST on Sunday.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF), which organises the event, said Mr Allen's death was the seventh in the history of the bike ride.

More than 27,000 people had saddled up and joined in this cycle trip from the capital to the south coast in this year's 2010 London to Brighton Bike Ride.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/england/10362762.stm

 

[Anonymous]

Marina Romoli in a coma hanging to life

The 21-year-old was on a training ride with her fiancé, himself a promising cyclist, and another rider; she was doing an interval ahead of the other two when a local driver turned left across her path. According to the other two riders the collision was unavoidable and Romoli hit the side of the car, smashing through the window.

http://www.podiumcafe.com/2010/6/2/1498063/marina-romoli-seriously-injured-in

NOt heard much since the seventh when they had done spinal surgery, 500 facial stitches and were planning to bring her out of a coma
http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/4457/Marina-Romoli-has-spinal-surgery-doctors-optimistic.aspx

 

[krebs303]

Bicyclist going 40 mph crashes, dies

The cyclist was coming down Spyglass Hill Road at about 40 mph approaching Harbor Ridge Drive, Burdette said. A gardening truck pulled out onto Spyglass Hill and the cyclist crashed.

 

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Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:51 p.m.

Blond beauty Superwomen killed in action

Elizabeth "Bunny" Bradley, was killed in an accident while riding her bike. The accident was on July 14, 2010, and Bradley died July 15, 2010.

DRAPER — To Elizabeth "Bunny" Bradley, her family and friends meant everything. And to her friends and family, Bradley was "Superwoman."

"She just had a drive to accomplish her goals, whether it was running, racing, Pilates," ...> http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700048078/Draper-cyclist-remembered-as-driven-young-mother.html

 

[Saddlesaw]

An oldie

Dont know how to post pics here....

http://www.blog.thereaper.net/uploads/general/080603_carcollidesAP_450x300.jpg

An oldie but sobering.....impact is with car driven by a drunk.....pun intended.

 

[usedtobefast]

Bicyclist going 40 mph crashes, dies

The cyclist was coming down Spyglass Hill Road at about 40 mph approaching Harbor Ridge Drive, Burdette said. A gardening truck pulled out onto Spyglass Hill and the cyclist crashed.

of course the news media initially said it was his fault for going into the wrong lane. some very steep sections on that hill. drag.

 

[usedtobefast]

Bicyclist going 40 mph crashes, dies

The cyclist was coming down Spyglass Hill Road at about 40 mph approaching Harbor Ridge Drive, Burdette said. A gardening truck pulled out onto Spyglass Hill and the cyclist crashed.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/07/driver-who-hit-bicyclist-had-been-deported-before.html

more info coming out about the driver.

 

[krebs303]

Mayor Villaraigosa breaks elbow in bicycle accident

The mayor was riding in the bicycle lane on Venice Boulevard in Mid-City at about 6:50 p.m. when a taxi abruptly pulled in front of him. The mayor hit his brakes and fell off the bike.

 

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Amarillo cycling leader shred 2 pieces by a pickup


Cynthia "Cindy" Whitney, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Jerry Bigham of Canyon. She was wearing a helmet, Texas Trooper Medrano said.

"She was the matriarch of our cycling community. Not in the sense of age, but in the sense that, when we came together, she was always there," said Kenneth Graham, a club member.

Some of the events that Whitney assisted with through the years included the Ride of Silence, 24 Hours in the Canyon and Pain on the Plains.

Amarillo Mayor Debra McCartt, a cyclist herself, said she has come close to being hit herself while riding. "I hate to hear that," she said about the Whitney accident.

In full: http://www.amarillo.com/stories/071810/new_news3.shtml

 

[Major Taylor]

Cindy was one of the few folks I met in Amarillo that was friendly to me straight away. She was always willing to do stuff for the club-which is the Old Tascosa Cycling Club. It is a major loss for her family and the cycling community which is a small one.

Here is a Google pictureof the road she was killed on. I have been by there a dozen times. As you can see it’s implausible that the driver of the f250 didn’t see her well before killing her. She was with a group at 8:30 in the morning.

 

[sars1981]

I'm already aware it is dangerous . Call me a rouge genius, but I decided long ago that riding along roads built for cars and having masses of steel fly past you from behind at 100 kmph is more risk for reward than I am willing to trade. I enjoy my time on the bike-ways.

 

[Major Taylor]

Thanks for the tip