Re: TGV and French Bicycle Race Near Tragedy
Author: Earl Pitts
Date: 04-13-2015 - 09:27
Margaret (SP fan) Wrote:
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> Yeah, the race organizers should have coordinated
> with the RR well before the race, but -- what part
> of
> "Gates are down, NOT safe to cross the tracks!!"
> don't they understand? IMO, many bicyclists are
> stupid and/or arrogant, acting as though they are
>
> completely immune to being injured or killed when
> they stupidly refuse to stop for stop signs and
> traffic
> signals. And -- in this case -- RR gates that are
> down.
>
> That stupidity may stem from their need to be in
> denial
> about how incredibly dangerous it is to ride a
> bicycle
> on any road that motor vehicles use.
They should have penalized every one of those
dolts who crossed as and after the gates came down.