Quote Originally Posted by PscyclePath View Post
I'm not sure whether Colorado law considers bears and other large critters as "pedestrians," but the 45 mph speed is a little over the top. The law in most states requires that you ride only as fast as you can control your bike and prevent these sorts of collisions, a more common-sense approach is that you should ride only as fast as your guardian angel can fly

Yeah, it's fun and a thrill... but what if that had been a little old lady, or a child that stepped out in the road like that?
Whaaaaat? What does Old Stage Road look like and what is the speed limit? Would you expect there to be pedestrians suddenly darting across your path? Perhaps vehicular highway speeds should be lowered in case? Perhaps bears and deer should be trained to only cross at intersections?

On a mtb ride many years ago, two bear cubs suddenly sprinted out of the forest and across the dirt road just feet in front of my husband. He slammed on the brakes just as Momma came roaring after them.

I feel for both of the rider and the bear.