[RC] beware of speeding bicyclists - Alan&Marlene HoppJust a reminder to all. Be wary of speeding bicylists! Yesterday, while riding through the Pike National Forest, here in Colorado, a man on a bicycle apeared right in front of me, speeding down the steep, single track trail and literally crashed into my horse, causing her to sidestep so quickly that I lost a stirrup and hit the ground hard. It knocked the wind out of me, broke ribs, and bruised my shoulder and hips. This guy picked up his bike, sarcasticly said "Thanks" and sped away down the hill, leaving me there on the ground! It took me almost an hour to reattach my stirrup, adjust my saddle and painfully get back up on my frightened horse while trying to breathe with my ribs grinding together. Good thing I wear a helmet and carry emergency tools, first aid kit and twine for any needed repairs. Good thing also that my Morab mare stood there patiently waiting for me. I am always polite to these cyclists when out on the trail and don't understand this sort of treatment. Most of them are considerate in return, but this guy has now ruined my summer. I won't be riding at all for a month or two with these broken ribs. Sigh..... So be forewarned and watch out for these cyclists! Marlene Mt Region ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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