When one door opens...thank you to the Cyclist who stopped - The Chainlink2024-03-29T10:33:37Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/when-one-door-opens-thank-you-to-the-cyclist-who-stopped?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1120352&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe cyclists who stopped were…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-23:2211490:Comment:11209122019-04-23T02:35:58.343ZPK RPRhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PKRPR
<p>The cyclists who stopped were absolute champs...</p>
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<p>took all the cab info and kept the driver there until I recovered enough to confirm I was truly okay.</p>
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<p>phones out, pictures taken and ready to call an ambulance if I needed it. This was experienced and trained ‘lifers’ taking care of business. Just a reminder if you see something, stop to help.</p>
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<p>The cyclists who stopped were absolute champs...</p>
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<p>took all the cab info and kept the driver there until I recovered enough to confirm I was truly okay.</p>
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<p>phones out, pictures taken and ready to call an ambulance if I needed it. This was experienced and trained ‘lifers’ taking care of business. Just a reminder if you see something, stop to help.</p>
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<p></p> Yes, very lucky indeed consid…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-18:2211490:Comment:11203522019-04-18T21:07:59.874ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
<p>Yes, very lucky indeed considering the perfect storm of circumstances.</p>
<p>Yes, very lucky indeed considering the perfect storm of circumstances.</p> Yeh I always thought I would…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-18:2211490:Comment:11204602019-04-18T03:05:58.059ZPK RPRhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PKRPR
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<p>Yeh I always thought I would be able to avoid it...I was wrong...even riding on the far left side of the bike lane</p>
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<p>contributing factors.(1) car was parked off curb with driver side wheels fully in the lane (2) first car after the intersection so I was still processing the exchange through the intersection (3) spots of sheet ice were keeping some of my attention (4) when the door started to open and I started to dodge out of the way the driver suddenly opened the door…</p>
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<p>Yeh I always thought I would be able to avoid it...I was wrong...even riding on the far left side of the bike lane</p>
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<p>contributing factors.(1) car was parked off curb with driver side wheels fully in the lane (2) first car after the intersection so I was still processing the exchange through the intersection (3) spots of sheet ice were keeping some of my attention (4) when the door started to open and I started to dodge out of the way the driver suddenly opened the door all the way as a reaction to my sudden presence.</p>
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<p>I count myself very lucky to have been able to ride today after only a few days rest </p> Good to see people concerned…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-17:2211490:Comment:11205942019-04-17T22:11:32.327ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
<p>Good to see people concerned enough to stop and help after winning such a door prize. My biggest fear are door prizes and getting hit from behind :P<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96863906?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96863906?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a></p>
<p>Good to see people concerned enough to stop and help after winning such a door prize. My biggest fear are door prizes and getting hit from behind :P<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96863906?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96863906?profile=RESIZE_710x"/></a></p> I'm glad that it wasn't worse…tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-16:2211490:Comment:11203402019-04-16T14:19:36.767ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I'm glad that it wasn't worse and that people stopped to help.</p>
<p>I'm glad that it wasn't worse and that people stopped to help.</p> Yikes! careful!tag:thechainlink.org,2019-04-16:2211490:Comment:11205772019-04-16T11:47:14.758ZErnesto Lubehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ErnestoLube
<p>Yikes! careful!</p>
<p>Yikes! careful!</p>