Another cyclist gone...

[Crankin]

Emily, I used to obsess about my DH riding, too, when he commutes to work. There's a lot of traffic when he rides home and at the peak of the season, there are a lot of cyclists out there and people get a little crazy. But, at a certain point, I stopped because, as was said, there's nothing you can do.
The funeral is today; I am not going, although I might go to the Shiva later in the weekend. I really didn't know him that well, despite the fact I have ridden with him so many times. The group I ride with is quite unique-- a part of a regular club, but with weekly rides at a "moderate" pace, always with a lunch/social/ historical focus. Some of these people have been riding (and skiing, running, hiking) together for 25 years. Quite a few of them have run the Boston Marathon together, many times. I have been riding with them for about 5 years and I am one of the younger people who rides with this group. There's a group of very fit guys and a few women who ride with this group, who often split off and do a longer or faster ride and then meet up with the original group. Last year, I was able to hang on to the back of this pack, which, for me, was no small accomplishment. I got connected with these people when one of the members of the group (another 65 year old+ physician) came to a ride that I ended up leading without my DH, as he was having some medical issues. The first ride I did with them was super hilly, and I ended up being behind the leader on most of the climbs. It was the first time I ever rode with others who had the same attitude toward cycling that I do.

[Crankin]

Here's one more article that says it all about the victim.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news...mate-physician

[TrekTheKaty]

So sorry to hear about your loss, Crankin. My sympathies to you, the club and his family.