be safe out there

(via trevorlittle.com)

on saturday, september 15, 2007, dedicated cyclist sandy julienne was hit by a passing 18-wheeler while riding in irvine, ca.

"Witnesses say Julienne was riding in the bicycle lane when the big rig's rear tire clipped the bike's handlebars. Fellow cyclists chased the 18-wheeler and detained the driver, who seemed unaware that he had hit Julienne..."
-oc register

"According to those riding with him, the truck was about 8" into the bike lane. Sandy was riding next to the truck, and fell right under the wheels."
- OC roadie in bikeforums.net

keep your eyes and ears open love, give the autos some room, and pretend you're invisible. sometimes following the rules and simply staying alert and aware just doesn't cut it...but we've got to try.

RIP sandy.