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Re:Pedal Me bans staff riders from wearing helmets for safet... by dotancohen on Sunday May 22, 2022 @02:03PM (#31470993) 

  > Cycling on roads with cars is dangerous, even when there is a dedicated bike lane.
My brother in law passed just two weeks ago when a sanitation truck entered his bike lane. 35 years old, left a pregnant wife (my sister) behind.

Don't trust the motor vehicles to keep you safe. That's your job.

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Re:Pedal Me bans staff riders from wearing helmets for safet... by jacquesm on Sunday May 22, 2022 @03:16PM (#31471686)
That's so sad, it breaks me up just reading it. Much strength to you and your sister.

One thing I've noticed is that it doesn't really matter whether cars indicate or not, you should just treat them as hostile whether they are going to intersect with you or whether it seems like they won't.

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Re:Pedal Me bans staff riders from wearing helmets for safet... by eloff on Sunday May 22, 2022 @02:11PM (#31471073)
That's horrible, my heart goes out to your sister and your family.
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Re:Pedal Me bans staff riders from wearing helmets for safet... by Nexxxeh on Sunday May 22, 2022 @02:12PM (#31471083)
I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
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