Bad Bike Accident on the Lakefront Trail - The Chainlink2024-03-29T07:34:09Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756887&feed=yes&xn_auth=noigz said:
can you ask him w…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7568402013-09-23T18:29:08.364ZSkip Montanaro 0mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SkipMontanaro92
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A757087&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment757087"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>can you ask him why he wears that?</p>
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<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Next time I see him, I'll try to remember. We often don't arrive/leave at the same time though.</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A757087&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment757087"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>can you ask him why he wears that?</p>
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<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Next time I see him, I'll try to remember. We often don't arrive/leave at the same time though.</p>
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</div> Yes, does anyone know what ha…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7568322013-09-23T18:00:24.673ZBill Nedzahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BillNedza
<p>Yes, does anyone know what happened and if the cyclist was okay? </p>
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<p>BTW, I'm a lycra--wearing "kitted out" cyclist who races -- when I'm on the LFP, however, safety,courtesy, common sense and riding at a pace that conditions call for is the order of the day. </p>
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<p>Yes, does anyone know what happened and if the cyclist was okay? </p>
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<p>BTW, I'm a lycra--wearing "kitted out" cyclist who races -- when I'm on the LFP, however, safety,courtesy, common sense and riding at a pace that conditions call for is the order of the day. </p>
<p><br/> <cite>Amanda W said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=2#2211490Comment757005"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Umm, this discussion is very fascinating, but does anyone know what happened and if the cyclist is okay?</p>
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</blockquote> can you ask him why he wears…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570872013-09-23T17:46:58.520Zigzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Iggy
<p>can you ask him why he wears that? perhaps to avoid a bloody face like the victim in the OP's description? is that overkill?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
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<p>can you ask him why he wears that? perhaps to avoid a bloody face like the victim in the OP's description? is that overkill?<br/> <br/> <cite>Skip Montanaro 12mi said:</cite></p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756764&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment756764"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>there is also a cyclist riding around with a motorcycle helmet.</p>
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<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Assuming it's the same guy, he works in my building. Software guy for Goldman.</p>
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there is also a c…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570832013-09-23T17:42:20.356ZSkip Montanaro 0mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SkipMontanaro92
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756764&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment756764"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>there is also a cyclist riding around with a motorcycle helmet.</p>
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<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Assuming it's the same guy, he works in my building. Software guy for Goldman.</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>igz said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756764&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment756764"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>there is also a cyclist riding around with a motorcycle helmet.</p>
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<div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Assuming it's the same guy, he works in my building. Software guy for Goldman.</p>
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</div> Umm, this discussion is very…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570052013-09-23T17:41:13.295ZAmanda Whttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AmandaWezeman
<p>Umm, this discussion is very fascinating, but does anyone know what happened and if the cyclist is okay?</p>
<p>Umm, this discussion is very fascinating, but does anyone know what happened and if the cyclist is okay?</p> Rachel, I did not mean to har…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7569252013-09-23T17:40:24.299ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p>Rachel, I did not mean to harp on you, it just seems as soon as anyone starts a new thread about the LFP, it turns into how many "racers" ride the path recklessly. Your experience and comments are not only welcome but NEEDED on this message board. I just ask that you use one of the existing threads or gabe's infamous "missed connections"</p>
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<p>this thread was about a bike/car accident, and since the original post there has not been anything more about it posted.</p>
<p>Rachel, I did not mean to harp on you, it just seems as soon as anyone starts a new thread about the LFP, it turns into how many "racers" ride the path recklessly. Your experience and comments are not only welcome but NEEDED on this message board. I just ask that you use one of the existing threads or gabe's infamous "missed connections"</p>
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<p>this thread was about a bike/car accident, and since the original post there has not been anything more about it posted.</p> I haven't seen him, but I've…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570022013-09-23T17:39:42.526ZShttps://thechainlink.org/profile/s2485df
<p>I haven't seen him, but I've seen a couple riding a tandem where the guy at the front is wearing a TT helmet and a full kit. Not quite sure what that was about since they were clearly out for a casual cruise.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>GabeW (not the other Gabe) said:</cite></p>
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<p>I haven't seen him, but I've seen a couple riding a tandem where the guy at the front is wearing a TT helmet and a full kit. Not quite sure what that was about since they were clearly out for a casual cruise.<br/> <br/> <cite>GabeW (not the other Gabe) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=1#2211490Comment756820"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I saw someone in professional casual dress on a Divvy bike this morning, but he was wearing an aerodynamic TT helmet. I blame the chainlink, he was covering all bases to avoid being labeled.</p>
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<p>Also, REALLY wish I had my phone out to grab a pic. Seriously, full teardrop aero time trial helmet on a Divvy.</p>
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</blockquote> You can't be responsible for…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570802013-09-23T17:26:53.699Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>You can't be responsible for knowing every raw nerve of every user here. </p>
<p>Carry on and don't give it any more thought.<br></br><br></br><cite>Rachel W said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=1#2211490Comment756816"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I didn't mention what anyone was wearing. I don't have a problem with peoples' sartorial choices while biking. I was just…</p>
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<p>You can't be responsible for knowing every raw nerve of every user here. </p>
<p>Carry on and don't give it any more thought.<br/><br/><cite>Rachel W said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=1#2211490Comment756816"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I didn't mention what anyone was wearing. I don't have a problem with peoples' sartorial choices while biking. I was just mentioning that at the same time when the OP saw a horrific crash, I came close to having one myself, because of someone who chose to use a crowded bike path as his personal racing track. But it appears I've hit a nerve. <br/><br/><cite>Michael A said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756981&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment756981"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Can we please not start ANOTHER thread on how cyclists in lycra are a menace? This thread is about a bike CAR accident and I am pretty sure where they were both wearing had nothing to do with it. I hope the cyclist is ok and I wish him/her a speedy recovery.</p>
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</blockquote> I see that guy, too! WTF? I'd…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7570772013-09-23T16:47:27.137ZSarah D.https://thechainlink.org/profile/Sarahld
<p>I see that guy, too! WTF? I'd say something but I doubt he could hear me in that insane helmet. </p>
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<p>Hope the cyclist the OP saw yesterday is OK. So hard to see that and not worry.</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Duppie 13.5185km said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=2#2211490Comment756917"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I regularly get passed by a guy wearing a motorcycle…</p>
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<p>I see that guy, too! WTF? I'd say something but I doubt he could hear me in that insane helmet. </p>
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<p>Hope the cyclist the OP saw yesterday is OK. So hard to see that and not worry.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Duppie 13.5185km said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=2#2211490Comment756917"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I regularly get passed by a guy wearing a motorcycle helmet and a hi-vis safety vest on Lincoln. This seemingly safety-conscious rider BLOWS every red light.<br/> <br/> <cite><br/></cite></p>
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</blockquote> I would guess he figured you…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-23:2211490:Comment:7569962013-09-23T16:43:33.146ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>I would guess he figured you saying they were a 'racer' was implying that they were kitted out in cycling apparel. I assume the same thing; if they were not kitted out how did you come to the conclusion they were a 'racer?'<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Rachel W said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=1#2211490Comment756816"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I didn't mention…</p>
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<p>I would guess he figured you saying they were a 'racer' was implying that they were kitted out in cycling apparel. I assume the same thing; if they were not kitted out how did you come to the conclusion they were a 'racer?'<br/> <br/> <cite>Rachel W said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A756723&page=1#2211490Comment756816"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I didn't mention what anyone was wearing. I don't have a problem with peoples' sartorial choices while biking. I was just mentioning that at the same time when the OP saw a horrific crash, I came close to having one myself, because of someone who chose to use a crowded bike path as his personal racing track. But it appears I've hit a nerve. <br/> <br/> <cite>Michael A said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bad-bike-accident-on-the-lakefront-trail?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A756981&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment756981"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Can we please not start ANOTHER thread on how cyclists in lycra are a menace? This thread is about a bike CAR accident and I am pretty sure where they were both wearing had nothing to do with it. I hope the cyclist is ok and I wish him/her a speedy recovery.</p>
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