It’s been a tough couple of months for our two-wheeled friends. Cyclists, I mean. Earlier this year, Anne’s Mechanicsburg PA high-school classmate was riding his motorcycle home from work and was struck head-on by a car. He survived, but it will be a long painful reconstruction and recovery for his shattered body. He may or may not walk again.
Not long ago, our two good friends in Minneapolis were riding their tandem bike near a group of runners. One of the runners swerved into their path causing them to crash. Jo suffered a concussion, 3 broken ribs, and now has a collarbone repaired with titanium rebar. And she was the lucky one.
Last but not least, my 2nd-year Hershey roommate – a lifelong cycling enthusiast – was killed while riding his bike near Lancaster PA on a recent sunny Saturday afternoon. He leaves behind a grieving widow and many pediatric patients. As a registered organ donor, he helped others even beyond the grave – see the editorial, here.
RIP, RVK MD.
Since I’m guessing more of you drive a car than ride a bike, I’ll say only this: Whether you’re driving on a road or running on a path, watch out for our two-wheeled friends. Because your doing so can make all the difference between life and disaster. Look twice, turn once.
I’m saddened to read this. As a tandem riding runner, that tandem accident is hard to understand. What, did the runner trip?