tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post8924057532846212235..comments2023-10-25T08:13:19.644-05:00Comments on Sojourner's Moto Tales: 'cyclist killed by nail-polishing driver!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-12229221684326398942009-05-06T13:59:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:59:00.000-05:00bkrider9, here's my UofC email address:
hicksbart...bkrider9, here's my UofC email address:<br /><br />hicksbartletts@uchicago.eduSojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-57572372386332268142009-05-06T13:56:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:56:00.000-05:00Mark Perry? THE Mark Perry?! I don't believe it! I...Mark Perry? THE Mark Perry?! I don't believe it! I was just talking about you to HG recently--we talked you up! What a wonderful surprise to brighten my day! Glad you found me here--how I don't know (Google?)! <br /><br />Yes, let's exchange info...I have HG's contact info also. Let me check on how I can get this to you without inviting the entire world in...<br /><br />hang on...Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-46282272114088371072009-05-06T13:40:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:40:00.000-05:00Hi Sharon. Mark Perry here, from U of Chicago days...Hi Sharon. Mark Perry here, from U of Chicago days. I'm trying to reach you by email but your Chicago Alumni email is kaput. I'm also trying to reach Harrison. I'll send you a proper message when I hear from you. Great blog. I'm also traveling, but by bike - when my bones are feeling ok. One of these days I'll go coast to coast, with any luck.Mark Lloyd Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038537793015295594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-28194350736946550012009-05-06T13:37:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:37:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mark Lloyd Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038537793015295594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-48363498380157900872009-05-06T08:47:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:47:00.000-05:00Torch, Welcome.
I can't agree with you more! It's...Torch, Welcome.<br /><br />I can't agree with you more! It's been pressing on my mind since it happened--something has to give soon.<br /><br />laterSojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-214220859415664712009-05-06T08:45:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:45:00.000-05:00Jack, seriously...I'm really down about this and I...Jack, seriously...I'm really down about this and I know that it has something to do with my brother's case but still...I'm still trying to figure out what I can do other than whine and rant.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-26740033294085853102009-05-06T08:44:00.000-05:002009-05-06T08:44:00.000-05:00bobskoot, I too navigate the urban streets of Chic...bobskoot, I too navigate the urban streets of Chicago; the superslab is overly familiar terrain; but, the roads I love being on best are those lightly traveled county roads, which provide about the purest riding I know of...free of traffic but demanding care regarding ground coverage(e.g. sand in corners, dung, damp straw, etc). <br /><br />I feel safest on the superslab because of the many supports along th way (gas, food, lodging, state police). I've been on some county roads that have spooked me a bit, especially when the sun is setting.<br /><br />Why drivers have gotten so aggressive or seem so much more distracted is partly, in my view, an increasing lost of civility, a minimal, if not, total disregard for others. Don't get me started!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-57407930763167293292009-05-06T07:44:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:44:00.000-05:00Jeffry, had you been on a bike, we probably wouldn...Jeffry, had you been on a bike, we probably wouldn't be exchanging notes! <br /><br />This just reminds me that no ride--no matter how long or short, is ever free. One has to always remain on high alert. I do the superslab a lot but I don't particularly like it. I'm finding that old country/county roads are my favorite but they add the issue of isolation. Should anything go wrong there, one can go undiscovered and unaided for some time. But no matter the rode taken, bad behavior is omnipresent from drivers and I just don't know what can be done about it.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-85426590663637789752009-05-05T18:15:00.000-05:002009-05-05T18:15:00.000-05:00This is utterly, pathetically, tragic. Throw the b...This is utterly, pathetically, tragic. Throw the book. Cage drivers are just too comfortable. A cage is a weapon when used like one.<br /><br />Ride on,<br />TorchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-32308383131425312342009-05-05T15:01:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:01:00.000-05:00Dear Sharon:
My sentiments exactly. I was thinkin...Dear Sharon:<br /><br />My sentiments exactly. I was thinking or organizing some kind of protest over this incident. The perpetrator is actually too stupid to be driving a car or an electric mixer. The circumstances cry out for justice.<br /><br />Fondes regards,<br />Jack Riepe<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-73416323598981978152009-05-05T10:16:00.000-05:002009-05-05T10:16:00.000-05:00Sharon: Most of my riding is done in urban areas ...<B>Sharon:</B> <BR>Most of my riding is done in urban areas in urban traffic, and a lot of them are group rides. I find that traffic is become very aggressive. As you say, cars cut you off, or make last minute lane changes, or don't see you. Since you are a solo rider I decided to give it a try and cover some distance on the highway. I think it is much safer in spite of the higher speeds. <BR> It seems that drivers don't give driving the priority & attention they should<br /><BR>bob<br /><A HREF="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32557834.post-8745023683895024312009-05-05T09:40:00.000-05:002009-05-05T09:40:00.000-05:00This is one reason I prefer to ride on superslab o...This is one reason I prefer to ride on superslab or away from urban settings. I can't remember any ride when I wasn't cut off or had to avoid a situation by an inattentive driver. <br /><br />In class, we don't use the term accident, because there are no accidents. There are crashes because on an interactive of factor. Here is was someone multitasking while driving.<br /><br />I still get nervous at the entry point to my subdivision and 183rd St. I will rear ended waiting to make a left hand turn when a woman on a cell phone rear ended me while driving at least 40 miles per hour. She was in the hospital for over a 6 weeks, but lived. My Ford Explorer protected me, but was totaled. Just think if I had been on the MC.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481520310765271676noreply@blogger.com