Another bicyclist killed

[Biker Jo]

Bicyclist killed in Chicago:

http://tinyurl.com/yvyevp

Here's a blog on the subject from someone who was there:

http://tinyurl.com/2gh8j9

I know that intersection quite well. It's a six-way intersection where three very busy streets intersect, and they're all controlled by traffic lights. It's very sad the young man died, but you just can't take chances like that on the streets of Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter).

Jo

[Beane]

I will forward this to my DH who is somewhat reckless around traffic. Very sad. People, be careful!!!!

[sundial]

That's so sad. He had his whole life ahead of him.

[tulip]

So sad. I hope folks realize how important traffic laws are for everyone--drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.

Sounds like he was part of a big group--40 cyclists. Was it a Critical Mass event? I really can't stand CM; I don't think they do anything to promote cycling. [back to topic]

[Biker Jo]

It wasn't a Critical Mass ride. From what I've read about it, it was something called Tour da Chicago, which I guess is a series of unregulated races involving mostly bike messengers, who, judging by the way they dodge traffic and pedestrians in Downtown Chicago, think they're invincible.

[Zen]

It goes without saying that this incident was indeed very sad but it's that type of senseless behavior that gives cyclists a bad name...
He was under the influence of youth and testosterone.