Michael O'Hair

Here's the math: 30MPH = 44 FPS (approximation). Therefore a 4000 pound
car moving at 30 MPH is carrying 176,160 Foot Pounds per Second of kinetic
energy. A bus is a lot bigger than a car. And a lot less maneuverable.

This whole scenario is one of the reasons that police come down so hard on
cyclists. As one cop I met said,
"I'm tired of picking up the pieces."

There's a pool hall saying that's been around forever: "You can't be lucky
forever and you can't be stupid for free."

>From one who has the scars to prove it.

Ron and Dorothy Strasser

I have to go with the fact that Darwin's Theory of Evolution in the end is
always proven correct. Try merging (on a bicycle) into the described
situation and surviving once (daylight or dark) does not mean survival of
the fittest. It means very LUCKY.... this time. I hope he realizes that he
had a very close call and does not try it again. That would also be the
"theory" at work. He can try the fancy stuff on the race course.
ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Mack"
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Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] What was he thinking?

> Really??
>
> Clearly we should use this forum to praise the noble man for his bike
> handling skills and nerves of steel.
>
> I am only saddened that I did not get to witness the feat myself!
>
> Brian
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Brian Mack

Really??

Clearly we should use this forum to praise the noble man for his bike handling skills and nerves of steel.

I am only saddened that I did not get to witness the feat myself!

Brian