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Re: [RC] beware of speeding bicyclists - Truman Prevatt

Call the Sheriff and file a complaint. I suspect leaving the scene of an accident where there was an injury is a crime. Contact the Forest office and file a complaint.

Something similar happened at riding area in Florida - the rider was hurt and the cyclist left the scene. The horse was took off and lost. The woman managed to get to a road and flag down a car which called 911. They found the horse and the woman will be okay. The Sheriff took the womans statement and they are looking for the cyclist.

This kind of behavior cannot be tolerated.

Truman

Alan&Marlene Hopp wrote:
Just 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


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