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Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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 Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: Scottish cycling star killed |
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what a crying shame... just shows how dangerous cycluing can be even for a pro. I'd guess that the van driver was 100% to blame, the prick. |
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Griffo
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Staffordshire, England
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| So sad. One of my uncle's friends got knocked off of his bike by a driver (who i think was pissed too) and died. |
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Mandy
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| V. Sad. The government should provide safe (off-road) areas for athletes to practice. |
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faceless
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Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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| he was a 'road cyclist' (tour de France type racing) so that's not really practical. Jailing dangerous drivers for 20+ years might have some effect though. |
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luke
Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Location: by the sea
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| ban all cars! i've had a few bike accidents in my time, i got pushed into a roundabout once - i was waiting to go and this car came up behind me almost like he didn't see me and just rammed into me, mashed up all the back wheel |
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Axlsbabe
Joined: 12 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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sad news  |
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Bob
Joined: 01 May 2006
Location: US
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news indeed.
My brother was killed by a drunk driver, and I mean properly drunk off her arse 3 times over the limit and could hardly stand drunk. She hit him doing 3 times the speed limit head on. Not a scratch on her. |
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Mandy
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Bob, v. sorry to hear .. |
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Griffo
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Staffordshire, England
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Mandy wrote: | | Bob, v. sorry to hear .. |
I can only echo what Mandy said. There's nothing more i hate than drunk drivers...such destruction can be caused by that stupid thing and all it takes is a bit of common sense. |
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SpursFan1902
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Joined: 24 May 2007
Location: Sunshine State
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| It is always sad when promising life is cut short. It always seems like such a waste. |
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faceless
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Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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A £500 fine and a ban? There's justice for you. |
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Griffo
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Staffordshire, England
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| Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Shocking. These days petty crimes get severe punishments and something as serious as this gets a fine and a ban. I bet a guilty concience can bring a lot worse than a stretch in prison though eh? |
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