Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
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Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Dahondude » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:22 am
Very sad news and my condolences to the riders family.
Another blow for cycling as a safe commuting/leisure alternative
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Dr_Mutley » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:14 am
very sad....
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby bunchridefinder » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:25 am
RE: Cyclists mowed down by truck: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/cyclists-mowe ... -rz7v.html
We are looking to get together some sort of petition similar to the 1m Matters Campaign in QLD by Dave Sharp (See here: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/E ... &lIndex=-1) to try and get the M4, M7 and M2 to lay down 'Ripple Strips' or 'Vibralines' on the white lines of the brake down lanes. Would you believe that the the upcoming M2 upgrade will NOT feature these!
A few guys in the Sydney Bike community believe that these Ripple Strips or Vibralines might just wake up a sleepy driver and Save a cyclists life.
Let us know what you think as we truly believe that its a small step in the right direction, and might just save another life.
If you have any ideas on what to do, let us know and we'll create some awareness via http://www.bunchridefinder.com.au
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby rustychisel » Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:39 am
Thus far we know no details.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby MichaelB » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:19 pm
It looks like (from the picture only)) that the Camry made a RH turn from Anzac to Cross Rd and hit the cyclist heading down Anzac (to Glenelg). I thought the RH Turn was controlled by the lights ??
Sad indeed.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Dahondude » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:35 pm
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby bunchridefinder » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:47 pm
+1Dahondude wrote:And almost as bad as a cyclist losing his life, take a look at the comments on the Adelaide Now website. A very large proportion show no compassion at all for the fact that some guy went for a bike ride this morning and is now lying in the morgue, instead screaming for cyclists to be banned, how terrible bike riders are etc etc. Regardless of who was at fault (and we don't know anything about the accident), this kind of response makes me sick.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby TheSkyMovesSideways » Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:47 pm
[Edit: Also, the truck driver would have been looking into the sun when checking for traffic coming from Cross St on to Stonehouse. ]
[Edit 2: Disregard that, from the pics and videos it now look like the collision happened within the intersection, so couldn't have been due to the truck turning left. So maybe someone did run a red light?]
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby MichaelB » Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:59 pm
One thing is that the cyclists obey the road rules as well. Plus they need to outlaw the strobe type of lights that a lot use, they can be distracting to motorists. They should also be wearing a bright top to make them more visable to motorist, unlike some of lycra tops that many wear, it seems to make them think they are Lance Armstrong or the like and they are above the road rules. I have seen cyclist go into a roundabout and not keep left, but cut acroos the right side of itwhen they were turning to the right. It always seems to be the motorist that gets the blame for accidents involving cycalists, but they need to clean thier act up as well. Ok some motorists do not give cycalists enough respect on the roads, but it is a two way street on that one.
Obviously has no idea. The strobe lights work if they are distracting, as at least, people see them.
However, it was 7am, so visibility should not have been an issue, except maybe glare from sun, but then shouldn't people (cyclists and motorists alike) drive to the conditions ?????
Sad indeed.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby alex » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:02 pm
someone on the comments section posted a youtube video which was incredibly disturbing, the guy on the bike in peak hour traffic suggested wobbling around a bit and flapping his elbows so cars give him more room... wow.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby DanielS » Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:54 pm
I don't think its possible to speculate about what happened based on one photo on the news website.
Agreed, what frustrates me is that AdelaideNow put the story up, and then encourage the stupid and distasteful comments by writing "What can be done to improve the safety of cyclists on our roads? Fill in the comment box below". What a trashy website.Dahondude wrote:And almost as bad as a cyclist losing his life, take a look at the comments on the Adelaide Now website. A very large proportion show no compassion at all for the fact that some guy went for a bike ride this morning and is now lying in the morgue, instead screaming for cyclists to be banned, how terrible bike riders are etc etc. Regardless of who was at fault (and we don't know anything about the accident), this kind of response makes me sick.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby brauluver » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:23 pm
Ride Carefully one and all!
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby brooks_beast » Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:47 pm
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Postby brooks_beast » Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:18 pm
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Dahondude » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:33 pm
Could we/should we arrange a ride of respect this Saturday morning? Could meet in the carpark of that pizza place on the corner and ride down to Glenelg. Kind of finish the ride for the guy, if, as it seems, he was heading that way. That corner seems an awful place to finish his final ride.
I'm NOT thinking some major protest ride, blocking roads, or taking over the intersection, just a peaceful ride by those wanting to show their respects. Might just need a bit of police co-operation to temporarily close Cross Rd so people can get from the carpark, onto the otherside of Cross Rd and then head down Anzac Hwy
If Lance and Robbie can get 6000 people to turn up for the cancer cause, then surely we can get a few hundred people together as a mark of respect.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby shiv » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:50 pm
Either way, very sad and my thoughts are with his family, and the driver.
Farewell/tribute ride sounds like a good idea as well
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Skexis » Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:38 pm
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Trev Campbell » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:41 pm
A little bit OT but this unfortunate accident has made me think I'll make a complaint about a road upgrade in my area that has made the road a lot more dangerous for cylclists. I've just put up with it but after a few close calls and this, its changed my mind.
Does anyone know how to find out who is responsible for a road ??? Either the local council or the State government ???
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby gusk » Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:04 pm
A "Ride for Respect' has been organised for this Saturday morning at 7.30am. The start will be the location of the incident and proceed to Glenelg. There is a lot of publicity for the ride already since it was set up late last night on Adelaide Cyclists. The Advertiser is doing a piece tomorrow and ABC Radio did something on the ride today apparently. I hope you can all join in.
All the details are here: Ride For Respect if you want to post your ride in and meet up with others feel free. Please spread the word to your riding groups and friends via word of mouth, Facebook & Twitter
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby Pinarello65 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:01 pm
I think Transport SA is the starting point. They have a hazard reporting form here http://www.transportsa.com.au/pdfs/form ... direct.pdf="Trev Campbell"
A little bit OT but this unfortunate accident has made me think I'll make a complaint about a road upgrade in my area that has made the road a lot more dangerous for cylclists. I've just put up with it but after a few close calls and this, its changed my mind. Does anyone know how to find out who is responsible for a road ??? Either the local council or the State government ???
Or just ring them up...number is on the form.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby amt » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:07 pm
I was writing my thoughts on who I suspected was at fault but I've decided not to as I'd only be guessing. A sad day and my condolences to the riders family.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby rustychisel » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:32 pm
amt wrote:
I was writing my thoughts on who I suspected was at fault but I've decided not to as I'd only be guessing. A sad day and my condolences to the riders family.
That's good thinking amt, the rubbish which is on the adelaidenow website is pathetic. My thoughts to the driver involved, also.
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
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Re: Cyclist killed - Anzac Hwy/Cross Rd Mon 12 April
Postby brauluver » Tue May 18, 2010 5:13 pm
Ditto that, also to be considered is the unfortunate driver and his family too.alex wrote:best to leave that up to the family imo
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