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Tragedy, Again 03/10/2008
 

On Sunday, the cycling and triathlon worlds were again hit with tragedy when Kristy Gough and Matt Peterson were killed after being struck by a car.  Kristy was the 2004 winner of the 25-29 age group at the Ironman World Championships.  She had recently made a transition to elite cycling and had her eyes on the Olympics.

Sadly, the initial reports are that the vehicle that hit them had crossed a double yellow line into the path of the cyclists.  Gough and Peterson were killed and a third cyclist was seriously injured.

Please pray for the families of these victims as they deal with the loss of loved ones.  And watch yourselves as you hit the roads for the training and race season.  We all know the number of drivers who are oblivious to anything on two wheels, and we don't have the loud pipes of a motorcycle to help protect us.

 


Comments

Molly

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:22:53

Thank you for bringing our attention to this tragedy. I lost some one close to me the same way. I will keep those families in my thoughts and prayers!
Take Care

 

Kewl Nitrox

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:48:21

Sad news indeed.

 

Ryan

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:28:38

In my garage, I have an old beat up "Walmart" bike that I found. I painted it white and it's called the Ghostbike; I got the idea from Bicycling magazine if a cyclist is ever killed in my area I am going to mount the bike on the site with a sign reading "A cyclist was killed here." I park next to it everyday but never really see it until I hear of tragedy. It's too bad I had to see again on Sunday.

 

monica

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:17:14

even more tragic is that they were killed by one of the very people we trust to protect us and enforce the rules of the road, a rookie sheriff. sad all the way around for both the cyclists and their families as well as the deputy and his.

 



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