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<p>I logged my first ride in a while today. It was nice; cool temps,
clear skies, and little wind. (28 mi & 18% :(<br>
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<p>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%).</p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>Stay visible. Stay safe. Enjoy the weather:)<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2017-10-05 14:50, Will Oren wrote:<br>
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<div>Sound advice!!! <br>
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<div>Get well soon Ken.<br data-mce-bogus="1">
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<div data-marker="__HEADERS__"><b>From: </b>"Arne Freyberger"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:freyberg@jlab.org"><freyberg@jlab.org></a><br>
<b>To: </b>"Chris Slominski" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:cjs@jlab.org"><cjs@jlab.org></a>,
"Christopher Gould" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:gould@jlab.org"><gould@jlab.org></a>, "Clyde Mounts"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mounts@jlab.org"><mounts@jlab.org></a>, "David Douglas"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:douglas@jlab.org"><douglas@jlab.org></a>, "Kenneth Law" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:law@jlab.org"><law@jlab.org></a>,
"Marcy Stutzman" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:marcy@jlab.org"><marcy@jlab.org></a>, "Michael Merz"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mmerz@jlab.org"><mmerz@jlab.org></a>, "oren" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:oren@jlab.org"><oren@jlab.org></a>, "Krister
Bruhwel" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:bruhwel@jlab.org"><bruhwel@jlab.org></a>, "Isadoro Carlino"
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:carlino@jlab.org"><carlino@jlab.org></a>, "rec bike" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rec_bike@jlab.org"><rec_bike@jlab.org></a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:13:56 PM<br>
<b>Subject: </b>Rider Down! Be Careful Out there!!!<br>
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<div data-marker="__QUOTED_TEXT__">Fellow ACCC'ers, bike
commuters and rec_bikers:<br>
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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!!!<br>
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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.<br>
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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<b> drive</b>
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. <br>
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Make sure you have fresh batteries in your flashing lights,
wear reflective clothing, ride like your life depends on it,
because it does!<br>
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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.<br>
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Keep the wheels rotating and down!<br>
Arne<br>
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Jefferson Lab Office: (757) 269-6289
12000 Jefferson Avenue Cell: (757) 876-6289
Newport News, VA 23606 Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:freyberg@jlab.org" target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">freyberg@jlab.org</a>
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