Death on the Dragon

[Director]

A Gold Wing Trike rider was killed on the Dragon on Monday after losing control on a curve and rolling down an embankment.

Here is a link to the news story:

http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20080624/NEWS/91240681

Let's all be careful out there.

Bruce

[LittleJohn]

In my opinion, too many people want to "make a name" for themselves by establishing some sort of speed record through that stretch. There are guys up there that have been riding that piece of road for years and know it by heart, and ne wto the area people try to keep up with them.

" and Russell said speed was not a factor in the cause of the accident."

I find this statement a little hard to swallow since the witness said that a tire lifted in a curve.

Lets all remember to ride within our limits, whatever they are.

[Lamonster]

You don't have to be going fast on a trike to lift a wheel, over steering will do the same thing at far less than the posted speed limit. My guess is this was the case seeing the place was packed with troopers on that day.

[dbnc]

Whatever the reason for his mishap my prayers go out to his family...

Remember guys ride safe and none of us are promised tomm....