Reg Lizard Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 RIP Graig and condolences to his family and friends. This is really bad news. I am now wondering why we risk our lifes like this each and everyday on our roads, is it really worth it?
Captain Slow Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 RIP Craig.My thoughts and Prayers are with you Greg & with the family!!!
splat Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 That is terrible!So sad for his family and friends. Rick, sorry you had to see that as well. Props to you for following it up.
Red Zone Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 RIP, terrible news. I dont know how that happened, that spot is on my regular training ride, I have always felt so safe there, wide road and a bit of shoulder.
Flat tu lance 1 Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 How very sad. My condolenses to Craig's family and friends. It certainly makes you realise how vunerable we are out there.
Nancy Drew Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 This is so tragic. Condolences to Craigs family and friends.
RickA Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 Hi Foe Fighter It happened because the motorist was careless and took his eyes off the road. The cyclist was riding normally, well within the yellow line. He wasn't in any way impeding traffic or riding erratically. I don't think he even knew what hit him. There were a lot of cyclists riding past after the accident, many of them stopped - probably not a good thing to see when you are out riding. As i mentioned in my last post - I think all of us cyclist should be wearing some sort of ID when we go out riding, I also think it would be a good idea to do a first aid course including CPR.
snah2 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 RIP Craig Haskins. Condolences to Craig's family and friends. He was a great guy.
Chrispy Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 This is so shocking. Condolences to Craig's loved ones.
Cassie Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Hi all The cyclist was a friend of mine. It is with absolute schock that I had to hear of his untimely death. I have very litte details of what actually happened.... Please spare a thought for his wife and two young boys (one named Jason) who are left behind, trying to sense of this tragic event. Take care out there - Cassie
Nix M2 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Deepest sympathy to Craig's family and friends. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
RickA Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 Hi Cassie I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend Craig, and feel very sad for his wife and sons. I didn't sleep very well last night, I am still stunned by what I saw. Then his morning I read a letter in the Peoplespost newspaper titled "Those Cyclists" written by a long suffering motorist - I had to respond. Rest in Peace Craig My sincerest condolences to his wife, children and friends. Rick
El Gringo Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 My heart goes out to Craig's wife, Candice and his two small boys Jason and Nathan. This is so tragic. One again thanks to Rick. This has also been a big wake up call about the importance of having an emergency contact number on you when riding.Rest in Peace Craig
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