3 Bikers Killed, 6 Injured, at Red Light Stop:
Phoenix-
A group of bikers, likely enjoying a ride to the northeast of.. "The Valley of the Sun", at 27th ave and Carefree Highway, were patiently waiting for a green light, when they were cut down from behind. Some riders were caught underneath a dump truck, others scattered about the highway. They say the driver did not seem to be impaired. That doesn't mean he's not an ah--e. How preoccupied does one have to be in order to not see EIGHT freakin' bikes at a light? Makes you wonder if there may have been some sort of an ulterior motive involved here.
Always the brunt, rarely a beneficiary:
Legislators are quick to pass laws restricting bikers in the name of their own "safety". Damm few care to pass laws which do more to protect, than restrict us. How about reminding motorists via those huge lighted traffic advisory billboards, when they'd normally be dark? How about reminding cagers to watch for us, instead of waging another simplistic war against cagers who don't wear seat belts? I think we have that one down pat. Well? How about it?
Breaking a bad habit:
ABM will come clean. Our most dangerous habit is that of slipping the bike into neutral at a six way traffic light. For years, one of our riding bro's has said over and over, "keep it in gear, and cover your rear view mirrors". Good advice. Keep it in gear, watch behind you, and have a good escape route by leaving a cushion of safety between you and the cage in front.
A group of bikers, likely enjoying a ride to the northeast of.. "The Valley of the Sun", at 27th ave and Carefree Highway, were patiently waiting for a green light, when they were cut down from behind. Some riders were caught underneath a dump truck, others scattered about the highway. They say the driver did not seem to be impaired. That doesn't mean he's not an ah--e. How preoccupied does one have to be in order to not see EIGHT freakin' bikes at a light? Makes you wonder if there may have been some sort of an ulterior motive involved here.
Always the brunt, rarely a beneficiary:
Legislators are quick to pass laws restricting bikers in the name of their own "safety". Damm few care to pass laws which do more to protect, than restrict us. How about reminding motorists via those huge lighted traffic advisory billboards, when they'd normally be dark? How about reminding cagers to watch for us, instead of waging another simplistic war against cagers who don't wear seat belts? I think we have that one down pat. Well? How about it?
Breaking a bad habit:
ABM will come clean. Our most dangerous habit is that of slipping the bike into neutral at a six way traffic light. For years, one of our riding bro's has said over and over, "keep it in gear, and cover your rear view mirrors". Good advice. Keep it in gear, watch behind you, and have a good escape route by leaving a cushion of safety between you and the cage in front.
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