Clifford, I'd suggest you read the Coroner's report (which essentially blames the rider) and have a look at what Mike Hall was wearing and using. If you still feel defensive, I'm sorry for you. Your comment is also why I'm also rather pissed off with the American response to this event (have a look at the total lack of responses so far). Yes, it DID happen outside of the USA. Yes, he WASN'T an American. Strangely enough, the rest of the world imagines that they are important too.He was also the best ultra-cyclist in the world at the time of the 'accident' and riding using the best available technology at the time. For you to even hint that Mike Hall was less than thorough in his preparations is disgraceful. But hey, it happened so far away and where even kangaroos are roadkill.