Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
...If I am riding alone I will sometimes assist turtles in their crossing of the rode.
Originally Posted by
indyfabz
I have ferried turtles…
When we were on our cross country bike tour we considered turtles our mascot, slow, carrying their shelter on their back, and susceptible to cars.
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
Originally Posted by
coffeesnob
“Turtles on the road”
Have you, would you stop and pick up and move a turtle that was crossing the road to ensure it's safety? Either on bike or motor vehicle
A few years ago,
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
One of my most heart-wrenching cycling experiences was when I saw a turtle in the road. I rode on by for several yards, not more than about 100, and decided to turn around and move it to the side of the road.
Just then, a big tan SUV drove by and ran it over, smashing it to bits. I couldn’t be sure if it was deliberate, but the SUV tires went directly over the turtle.
I certainly learned the lesson, not to hesitate, or second-guess when thinking about a good deed (”
We may never pass this way again”), but man, those turtles, like the OP, should stick to the Bike Paths.
Originally Posted by
Stucky