Head-on this morning on MVT

[Mariner]

I was headed south on the MVT just past the Gravelly Point parking area. As I rounded a slight bend, which is a blind curve, there were three cyclists headed NB in close single file, well to their right. Unknown to me, someone else was behind me on my left attempting to overtake. There were shouts, a crash of bikes, and I turned around to see bikes and bodies flying.

At least one rider from the three NB riders was on the ground. I didn’t see blood but I’m sure there was some from hitting the asphalt. The person who caused the collision was profusely apologetic while I screamed at him.

Dude, it is a blind curve. Next to the Parkway. Next to a roadway with no separating barrier. On a trail with nowhere to go. On a blind curve. Your behavior caused some injuries, I don’t know how bad, but could have sent all five of us to the hospital. And all because you wanted to pass.

Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.863862,-77.0421732,20z

and here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.864186,-77.0421626,3a,49.4y,204.53h,84.42t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sqcDkuFOHbenZ7s6BzxVWwQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I have video but it doesn’t show the crash. It probably did record my screaming though.

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[dkel]

@peterw_diy 142113 wrote:

While we’re being super pedantic, may I complain that you used the contraction “it’s” when you should have used the possessive pronoun “its”?

I blame autocorrect!

[sjclaeys]

@KLizotte 142114 wrote:

Is there a physicist in the house?!?

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[Steve O]

Hey! I’ve had both of these experiences.

A head-on collision with another cyclist, combined speed probably about 35-40 mph.
Running into an immovable object at 20+ mph (a parked car – don’t ask)

Neither one is much fun.

[KLizotte]

@Steve O 142125 wrote:

Running into an immovable object at 20+ mph (a parked car – don’t ask)

Hmmmm….And this guy teaches the uninitiated how to ride….

[Vicegrip]

@KLizotte 142129 wrote:

Hmmmm….And this guy teaches the uninitiated how to ride….

“Those that can’t do, teach”

[Steve O]

@Vicegrip 142131 wrote:

“Those who can’t do, teach”

OR…”Experience is the best teacher” – Latin proverb 😎

[mstone]

@Steve O 142141 wrote:

OR…”Experience is the best teacher” – Latin proverb 😎

No, I liked the other one better

[Vicegrip]

@Steve O 142141 wrote:

OR…”Experience is the best teacher” – Latin proverb 😎

A smart man learns from experience. A wise man learns from the experience of others.

[Author]

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