Originally Posted by
bpcyclist
Well, absolutely tragic, but I must say, whatever the facts, this story did remind me that I, myself, a fairly experienced rider, have swerved without warning slightly into the lane when seeing a dangerous object in my path at the last moment at speed. It's almost a reflex. I guess I have been lucky.
I have done this as well, probably most of us have. A rock, a stick or a dead animal and all of a sudden we're farther out into the lane than we expected to.
I have also started wearing only my left hearing aid while riding. Hoping to better hear any cars coming up from behind.
Your friend sounds like he was a "friend" to just about anyone else on a bike. Very sorry jppe.