Two riders died today in seperate accidents...

[BRB96Z34]

...in Winnipeg.  

One guy had just picked up what looked like a GSXR not two hours before, lost control and crashed into a tree.  He was upgrading from a smaller bike apparently.  He was 23.

The other guy t-boned a chevette at an intersection.  He was alive at the scene but died at the hospital.  He was 25.

Sad to hear at such a young age.  Keep your gear on people and be careful out there.

[Jenerator]

Man...that sucks.  Yes, motorcycles are dangerous, but it really really REALLY helps to have quality training on how to ride one, and how to watch out for yourself out there.

My dad put me through Young Drivers of Canada back when I was a young'n and I confidently feel they taught me how to survive;  to keep my eyes open, know what's happening around me and look ahead to see what's coming.  They taught me to cover the horn and/or brake when something doesn't look right with the vehicle closest to me and most of all, how to avoid accidents.  Some say you can't avoid all of them, but if you're assuming that some idiot in a car will pull right out of that blind driveway or turn left in front of you, you have the foresight to make alternate plans and move over to the next lane, slow down, or whatever.

Most important thing is to survey your surroundings and don't assume that those other drivers see you.  Assume they don't and have a back-up plan.

R.I.P. fellas.  

[brandiwine]

...and in Dallas / Ft. Worth:
2 motorcycle-wreck victims identified

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/local/9105730.htm?1c

[BadBatzMaru]

R.I.P.

[Meighan]

Already this year 2 guys I know have died on their bikes.

The first guy I didn't know very well, just friends of friends... he was on his R6 going around a curved on ramp to a bridge, a car crossed the centre line and took him out. A friend of mine rode past the scene about 30 minutes after it happened, called me and told me he saw a bike in a million pieces. Later we found out who it was... you couldn't recognize the bike at all. This was about a month and a half ago.

The second guy is someone I knew a bit better... last week he was on his haybusa riding one of the popular roads for bikers, and something happened in a turn and he highsided. He was one of the safest riders I know, he was president of the Vancouver Riders of Motorcycles, and was always willing to help out new riders wanting to learn how to ride safely.

Still hasn't really sunk in that he's gone.  

Ride safe everyone.

[JamesG]

Always ride on the street like the next turn has sand in it and that all the cars around you are going to try to run you over.
:x

sad but true.

[brandiwine]

  but that's no fun.......

[Skim]

my condolences to all friends and family of those who passed away.  Fortunately I haven't know anyone close who has fatally crashed, however I know my friends do.  All these people loved riding and their friendships and kindness carries on.  

I agree with JamesG, always be observant.  Although, sometimes there's only so much (in terms of safety) you can prepare for.

[Jenerator]

  but that's no fun.......

Looks like you'd be happier (and safer) on the track then.

[brandiwine]

probably...and maybe one day soon!