[Rec_bike] Rider Down! Be Careful Out there!!!

[Michael Merz]

I logged my first ride in a while today. It was nice; cool temps, clear 
skies, and little wind. (28 mi & 18% :(

Slominski has been putting up some serious numbers (834mi & 80%)!  Dave 
has been doing great as well (702mi & 94%).  He would be the favorite 
for taking the Golden Sprocket from Will (464 mi & 81%) if it were not 
for Ken (41 mi & 100%).

Ken came off a medical issue, rode three days, and was then rear ended 
putting him on a medical exemption for the rest of the season.  Firstly, 
I'm glad that Ken is OK and his PT & chiropractics are going well.  But 
it is a bit offputting that he would win the coveted Golden Sprocket 
under such conditions.  I have spoken with him and he has agreed to step 
down from contention of this high honor.  Thus, DAVE is in the lead! 
Whoo, DAVE!

Stay visible.  Stay safe.  Enjoy the weather:)


On 2017-10-05 14:50, Will Oren wrote:
> Sound advice!!!
>
> Get well soon Ken.
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From: *"Arne Freyberger" <freyberg at jlab.org>
> *To: *"Chris Slominski" <cjs at jlab.org>, "Christopher Gould" 
> <gould at jlab.org>, "Clyde Mounts" <mounts at jlab.org>, "David Douglas" 
> <douglas at jlab.org>, "Kenneth Law" <law at jlab.org>, "Marcy Stutzman" 
> <marcy at jlab.org>, "Michael Merz" <mmerz at jlab.org>, "oren" 
> <oren at jlab.org>, "Krister Bruhwel" <bruhwel at jlab.org>, "Isadoro 
> Carlino" <carlino at jlab.org>, "rec bike" <rec_bike at jlab.org>
> *Sent: *Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:13:56 PM
> *Subject: *Rider Down! Be Careful Out there!!!
>
> Fellow ACCC'ers, bike commuters and rec_bikers:
>
> Early this morning one of our cohorts, the consistency leader in fact, 
> was taken down by an automobile.  After a thorough examination by 
> medical professionals at Riverside he has been released with 
> abrasions, bruises and pain meds.     Please join me in wishing Ken a 
> speedy recovery!!!
>
> It is good time to note that while the weather this time of year is 
> great for cycling, our presence on the road is not always recognized 
> by the motorist we share the road with.   In addition, there is the 
> reduced daylight hours that have many of us riding in the early 
> morning dark and twilight.   Last week, I had a near miss with an 18 
> wheeler that barrelled through a red-light at 6:15am, probably 
> thinking there was no crossing traffic at this early hour in the 
> morning.  Or more likely, the driver just wasn't thinking.
>
> Remember this is a volunteer activity.  If you do not feel safe 
> commuting by  bike  then do not do it!!  If your family units/loved 
> ones do not feel comfortable with you commuting by bike, listen to 
> them and don't do it!!   Periodically*drive* your  route and ask 
> yourself, what would you do as a driver if there was a cyclists on 
> this road at this time.  If the answer bothers you, find a different 
> route!  Or don't commute by bike.
>
> Make sure you have fresh batteries in your flashing lights, wear 
> reflective clothing, ride like your life depends on it, because it does!
>
> Commuting to work by bicycle has risks associated with it, it is up to 
> you to minimize the risks that you can.   In doing so I've commuting 
> to work by bicycle for over 30 years with minimal altercations with 
> motorists.   It can be done safely, although the near miss last week 
> and Ken's bad luck this morning reminds me that the risk is not zero.
>
> Keep the wheels rotating and down!
> Arne
> -- 
> Arne Freyberger
> Director of Accelerator Operations
> Jefferson Lab           Office: (757) 269-6289
> 12000 Jefferson Avenue    Cell: (757) 876-6289
> Newport News, VA 23606   Email:freyberg at jlab.org
>

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