Nice weather = shitty cyclists

[Jason]

I know you guys are all good to go, so preaching to the converted, but had to look for some commiseration. Sorry guys, posted this in the crash forum for posterity, but thought everyone should see this in General as a reminder to keep an eye out. No way I could have avoided this one besides ridding over super big jagged rocks covered by metal fencing/netting:

I was on my way heading west on 4 mile run on the way from the Mount Vernon Trail on my way to the W&O, on the blind hill just before the water treatment facility where the road meets going in three directions. This is just after the bridges/tunnel where people fish if you know where I mean. I go this route about twice a week, and each time recognize that its a dangerous area. As I am coming up the short by steep hill, a guy in crazy ugly kit (red and orange and yellow) on a road bike (like me) was coming down the hill. He couldnt get past due to a pedestrian on his side of the path. I got over as far as I dare (due to rocks directly off the path) — about 4 inches from the edge. But instead of breaking and waiting, the guy kept coming, entering my lane and hitting me (my left side to his right). Since I moved to avoid with nowhere to go and was thrown. The guy managed to stay on his bike. So instead of being patient and waiting behind the pedestrians as we all do, he entered the oncoming lane (my lane) without looking. I am ok, left hand and wrist are swollen where they impacted the rider, right side is scraped. Hit my head on the rocks, but I am ok. Super pissed. I always do my best to slow down behind pedestrians and check oncoming before passing, but not everyone else does (I know you all do too). Aways were a helmet!

So keep an eye out for this guy and other riders in the nice weather, very dangerous out there. Actually looking forward to some nasty weather.

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