Cyclist hit by motorist on the GDE

[Ross]

Cyclist hit by motorist on the GDE southbound near Belconnen Way off ramp. Just heard a report on the radio, don't know any other details, hope it's not anybody from here. Even though there is a large bike lane on GDE it feels dangerous to me and I won't ride on there, except <6am.

[twizzle]

I ride there all the time, I *almost* went that way this morning. The bike lane is good, but bicycles wanting to continue on the GDE have to get across the exit lane, and it can be pretty hairy as there is a fairly continuous stream of traffic heading down it.

[find_bruce]

Assuming it is the same incident - what are the chances of two in one day - unfortunately the cyclist has died Cyclist dies on Gungahlin Drive

Odd though that the paper reports him as "falling off his bicycle" but the radio says hit by a car.

[cp123]

medical condition? you wonder if he just kind of wobbled and fell. The CT story doesn't indicate another car involved.


Either way - condolences to this gentleman's family and friends. Thanks to those who obviously stopped to help and/or rang an ambulance.

[HAKS]

There was heavy fog down south this morning. Not sure about north side? Could have possible played a role.

[twizzle]

There was heavy fog down south this morning. Not sure about north side? Could have possible played a role.

The fog tends to form up around dawn, was probably clear-ish.

A fairly long way from Yass, so not a casual cyclist. Something nasty happened, anyway.

[cp123]

http://forum.vikingscycling.org.au/show ... php?t=5523


I didn't know this chap personally, other than reading about the team, but very sorry to hear it ended this way.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/former- ... es-aged-27

[cp123]

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/ne ... asses-away


thanks to those who tried their best to help him.

[The 2nd Womble]

I just heard that this was Robbie Williams who rode for Drapac. I just lost a mate.

[twizzle]

Some light reading.

[cp123]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-new ... 245ig.html

[mrgolf]

Man, heart attack! Crazy stuff. Second athlete I have known this year. Other was a former colleague who died at the Aust MTB champs at Stromlo a month or so ago. Very sad.

Meanwhile, adding to the sadness, fellow 3Fidi rider Nicko finally succumbed to his illness after a 4 year battle this afternoon. Very sad day indeed. Condolences to all the families.

[cp123]

and I have seen THE vilest comment ever on the riot act website....

[mrgolf]

I dont even know why that site exists anymore. Its not like Alan Jones broadcasts that much in Canberra.

[petie]

I dont even know why that site exists anymore. Its not like Alan Jones broadcasts that much in Canberra.

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