The single most important thing i learned after pedaling for over 28 years on four continents and 30+ different countries is to avoid impact at all cost.
The combination of speed and minimal protective gear for cyclists, allow some of the worst possible injuries when impact occurs; whether it be casual, commutal, performance or competition type cycling.
I have probably survived or near-missed more certain death incidents than I realize for the amount of time and distance that I have been pedaling.
Braking (hard) is likely the most common reaction prior to impact, but that always reduces the control and options to avoid impact.
Unclear of the exact situation with Nicky Hayden, only seen the picture of the aftermath, looks like the impact occurred at high speed.
Very unfortunate...
Damage at the corner of front bumper indicate that it was not a T-bone type impact:
Majority of damage on windshield and roof..
Watching the
video of the craziness that occurred in Time Square also reminds me to avoid impact at all cost.
