Woman killed in NW Ohio - riding for MS
http://www.northwestohio.com/news/story.aspx?id=950485#.UkLebue9KK0
I found the love of a bicycle for transportation during the three years I lived in Chicago. I moved back home, to a land where there are no riders, and the mentality that a car is necessary. This accident was 5 miles from where I live. I suspect it was not only the glare, but also the fact that drivers do not even consider that a bike would be on the road.
This is so sad. The local news talked about what you need to do to be safe on a bike. Number one was wear a helmet. Really? Not one mention to look out for bikes when you are driving.
Thanks for being here Chankink. I felt the need to share with folks that "get it".
Is 60 to old to become an activist? It is needed in this area. Where to begin.....
Michelle
I found the love of a bicycle for transportation during the three years I lived in Chicago. I moved back home, to a land where there are no riders, and the mentality that a car is necessary. This accident was 5 miles from where I live. I suspect it was not only the glare, but also the fact that drivers do not even consider that a bike would be on the road.
This is so sad. The local news talked about what you need to do to be safe on a bike. Number one was wear a helmet. Really? Not one mention to look out for bikes when you are driving.
Thanks for being here Chankink. I felt the need to share with folks that "get it".
Is 60 to old to become an activist? It is needed in this area. Where to begin.....
Michelle
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Permalink Reply by Steve Courtright on
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>>Is 60 to old to become an activist?
No, not at all.
And I am sorry about the number of emotions you must have around this death so close to your home.
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Permalink Reply by Tom Dworzanski on
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Is 60 to old to become an activist? It is needed in this area. Where to begin.....
Absolutely not!
I would look for any sort of local and national cycling organizations and ask them for guidance. Maybe even a local org from another area (like ATA) would give you some tips on getting started. If there are no local organizations fighting for cyclist safety you should start one! :)
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Gregorek on
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My friends/family have heard me many times! :) anymore they just give me a blank look and smile. I have a niece who drives her daughter to school, which is 1/2 mile way!
(Yes, the rider was wearing a helmet....but what did that matter? I have really started wondering about the whole helmet thing anyways.)
About two weeks ago there was another fatality. A migrant worker was riding along a road and fell in to the road and was hit. I am sure he was using the grass along side of this road, since the road does not have a shoulder.
Yes, this area has a long way to go regarding bicycles.
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