Heartless Cyclist Haters

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Maury,

Our hearts go out to you. There are no adequate words, except that your strength through such unimaginable awfulness is already an inspiration to so many, and will be for a long, long time to come. Know that hundreds of us are sending you their heartfelt healing wishes.

[Bluetree]

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. ***crying***

To see her in that photo, so obviously full of joy and life... it's heartbreaking. Sending thoughts of hope and courage to those who have suffered such a loss.

[bouncybouncy]

how incredibly moving!!! must have been a heart-tugging site to see Maury ride up on the tandem...

my heart is heavy...please continue to find your daily strength! TE is a wonderful place...it is soothing to see such love!

trek, duck,& family...my codolences!

Maury...may you be strong & keep inner peace!

[KnottedYet]

Maury,

My sincerest condolences, I am so sorry. Thank you for coming to TE and for posting that wonderful picture.

There just aren't words, but know that I'm thinking of you (as are many here).

Visit TE often, this is a good place, and the women on TE care deeply.

Knot

[indysteel]

Maury, thank you for sharing that with us. I didn't know Lisa personally, but send you, your friends and family, and those on TE who knew her, my deepest sympathy. I hope all of you find the love and support you need to get through this time.

Kate

[Bad JuJu]

I'm so sorry, I hardly know what to say--just extend my sympathy and support. Thanks, Maury, for having the fortitude and sensitivity to share with us. Despite our distances from one another, we're all with you now.

[colby]

Hey Maury,

That picture of you two made me smile. You guys look so happy, enjoying the bike, the ride, and each other's company. From what I hear of Kathy, there must be many pictures of her exactly like that one.

I am so sorry for your loss. Hang in there, our thoughts are with you.

[colby]

Holy crap, I just read the article. It's written as if we should all find descriptions of exactly how people died and what they looked like afterward in the newspaper every day. Maybe if I was watching Law and Order or CSI or reading a "true crime" novel I'd expect this kind of description, but an article in the paper? It looks like they were going for the dramatic effect, but it's just... not right. Then, in the comments, everyone posts about every rude bicyclist they have ever encountered.

Some people's children!! I tell ya.

[Trek420]

Hey Cuz! I'm so glad you found this board.

On behalf of the board I hearby nominate you an honorary woman, at least as far as visiting rights to TE is concerned.

Come on out and ride with us.

We're a much nicer group than that other roadbikereview board ahem.

And....we actually get out and ride together. and eat

The California rides are posted here, we have an assault on Mt Diablo this weekend but tut tut looks like rain?

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Maury, thank you for sharing that with us. I didn't know Lisa personally, but send you, your friends and family, and those on TE who knew her, my deepest sympathy. I hope all of you find the love and support you need to get through this time.

Kate

I'm sure Kate meant to say Kathy...

[spokewench]

Maury: We are all so sad for you. From what I can tell, Kathy was the greatest gal in the world. You're in all of our minds and hearts and if you need to talk, or write, or ride, whatever it takes to help you feel a little bit better, the girls from TE will be there for you.

I wish I lived closer to you I'd be happy to go ride the mountain bike with you, but I no longer live in California. Hang in there. I know it is not easy.

jan

[bambu101]

Maury,
Thank you so much for sharing your picture of you and Kathy with all of us at TE. Although most of us here never met Kathy in person, she had such a beautiful smile, and you both look very happy together. I’m sure you must miss her terribly, and I can only imagine how painful it has been to lose her so tragically. Sending you much love and big hugs from Massachusetts.
Wendy

[Susan Otcenas]

My heartfelt condolences to all who loved Kathy. Everytime I read about one of these senseless incidents, I feel so angry, and so incredibly powerless. In so many of these circumstances, it's clear the cyclist did nothing wrong, was visible, had the right of way, etc. yet the law does nothing to the perpetrator of the crime.

I have a slightly different take on the graphicness of the article. As difficult as it was to read, in some ways I think that's good. Drivers fling their vehicles around our roadways in irresponsible manners, with little regard for other human life. If the graphicness of that article could make some of those drivers stop and think about their behavior, perhaps even modify it, and to consider the true impact it would have if they kill someone, perhaps there will be a positive benefit to it.

Here in Oregon, we do not have a vehicular homicide law. Prosecuting a driver for killing a cyclist requires proving reckless negligence. Mere "ordinary negligence" allows the driver to get off scot free (Or with some ridiculous $200 ticket for failure to yield or some other such nonsense). There are forces afoot here in Oregon to have a vehicular homicide law passed.

Is there one in the state you live in? If not, and this all makes you as angry as it makes me, perhaps you should consider getting involved in a campaign to have one passed.

Maury, Thank you for posting the picture of the two of you on your tandem. It is a wonderful way for all of us to remember her.

Sadly,

Susan

[bouncybouncy]

On behalf of the board I hearby nominate you an honorary woman, at least as far as visiting rights to TE is concerned.

goosebumps

i grew up in NoCal...feel a distant connection to your sisterhood in the area!


would say much more but 1-handed....sorry!

[CyclChyk]

Trek, Maury, Duck - you and your families are in my prayers....

My sincerest sympathies