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Sadly, another cyclist is killed in Tampa this week, but it’s “Ok” right ?

Sadly, another cyclist is killed in Tampa this week, but it’s “Ok” right ?
(see story at TBO HERE )

I was thinking about this incident today and I believe a car driver must be personally responsible for ever second they are in the car period. NO excuses !

It’s become “ok” to drive with only one hand, it’s “ok” to go 20 miles faster than the posted speed limit, it’s “ok” to coast through a right on red situation, it’s “ok” to be distracted by a GPS unit, it’s “ok” to hit any pedestrian on a bike or not as long as you claim you didn’t see them and you were not distracted by any of the for mentioned items. (Continued)

Florida State Criterium 2010

The Hill and The Hump…………. The Lakeland Crit last weekend has special meaning to me because last year’s race in this beautiful city was my very first racing experience as a Cat 5 rider. After training all winter and spring, I had high hopes of doing better this time around than my first showing twelve months ago. (cont.)

Lakeland Crit 2010

 

Tampa Twilight Crit 2010 Race Report !

 

Now that the Tampa Twilight Criterium is over, I wanted to share my experience as a cat 5 newbie racer with everyone. Continued....

Race Photo