rider down,, bllew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

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Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

Bigevildoer said:
Actually, the roundabouts on Ira Needles' south end are very slippery. I've been on them at the speed limit and have felt the rear end of my bike scoot out a bit several times (Michelin Pilot Power 2 CT) - the tires still have 60% tread left, tires were warmed up and I wasn't goosing the throttle either. Several friends of mine have experienced the exact same thing. Admittedly, first time through I was a bit over the limit and made a mental note to proceed with caution next time. Next to no difference in result.

Can't remember if it was last fall or earlier this summer, but a guy on a Ninja wiped out and was lightly injured. The report I heard about said he claimed the same thing - slippery road and the rear end just swung out on him for no apparent reason.

Most people would scoff at this comment and chalk it up to excessive speed. I probably would have as well, until I experienced the exact same thing.

The roundabouts on Ira Needles' central and northern sections seem to be OK - just the southern parts give me worries.
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The ones on Sussex Drive in Ottawa are the same, only it's the white paint they use for the markings I think. My Rear tire always slips out on one of those....I know it's going to happen now though so I'm ready.
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

hondahhh said:
Didn't really say that he "ran", just "blew by"... that's not really criminal charge worthy.
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sorry,, I changed the O.P. ... I added
the first cop stated,, the 2 m/c went past him extremely fast.. he light up the lights,, they accelerated.. so he called off the pursuit..because he couldn't get the cruiser to go anywhere near the speed they were travelling.. so he radio'd the m/c locations to cops he knew were in the area ... to watch for them coming at a high rate of speed.... the 3rd cop turned onto the road just behind the m/c's as they entered the round about.. and almost immediately requested EMS , and traffic... one rider down..
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

No need to apologize. Hope buddy's alright
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

I'm sure the cops don't really mind when the bike runs. Most of the time they just sit back and wait to scrape the rider off of the road.
Most guys who run, don't know how to ride very well under pressure.
 
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thowe said:
regardless of what or where...gws rider.
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get well soon to a guy who got hurt running from the police?
That doesn't compute.
 
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Low rider said:
get well soon to a guy who got hurt running from the police?
That doesn't compute.
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You think he should die for his mistake? Man thats tough....
 
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Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

CruisnGrrl said:
let darwin sort them out.
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I would rather not. This is not a case of only risking your own life. If it were, then I could care less what they do. These are on public roads and are putting people at risk.
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

I was not a part of that class.
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

Low rider said:
get well soon to a guy who got hurt running from the police?
That doesn't compute.
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you break the law EVERY thurs night

remember...everyone has camera's...which you hate

why say anything!!
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

I break the law every Thursday night???????



Do I run from the police then expect sympathy when I fall off my bike?
 
Re: rider down,, blew off a cop,, and went into the traffic circle too hot

This reads like a police officers affidavit. I like the part where he requested traffic at the end.

Get well soon, rider. Train those traffic circles.
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