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From: kjchapman@wateng.UUCP (Kevin J. Chapman)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Fear & Loathing on the Highways
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Date: Wed, 31-Jul-85 14:01:06 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 31 14:01:06 1985
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	The cyclist vs. motorist debate seems to have quietened somewhat,
   but I just thought I'd fire things up again by relaying some recent news
   from Canada.
	This Monday, a group of 19 youths, 2 adult supervisors, and another
   supervisor in a sag wagon were taking part in a cycle ride along a paved
   shoulder (about 4' across and marked "BIKE ROUTE" in large letters) on
   a highway near Cochrane, Alberta.  They had just stopped for lunch when
   an unidentified 17 year-old male, travelling at an estimated 100 - 120 km/h
   (63 - 75 mph) swerved into the line of cyclists, killing 3 and sending
   another 6 to hospital.  The local RCMP detachment is investigating,
   and may lay charges against the driver.
	Doesn't that just make you feel warm all over?  What the hell can
   you do?
	I'll keep the net informed of any developments.

			Kevin
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                          Kevin Chapman
                          Computer Communications Networks Group
                          Waterversity of Uniloo
                          'Loo, Ont., Canada