Accident

[villagegolfer]

Was walking down Buena Vista Blvd. this morning and saw a big moving van pulled over on the north side coming out of the round-a-bout near Turtle Mound. There was a bicycle and man on the ground behind the moving van.I assume the accident happened while negotiating the round-a-bout. Many emergency vehicles responded.

Please be careful out there.

[spk7951]

That may explain why a Medivac helicopter landed in the field next to Colony Cottage about 10:50 this morning and then shortly thereafter took off to-wards Orlando.

[villagegolfer]

That may explain why a Medivac helicopter landed in the field next to Colony Cottage about 10:50 this morning and then shortly thereafter took off to-wards Orlando.

Yes, I seen a helicopter but did not know it was a Medivac. It would fit the time frame. Hope the bicyclist is OK. and not hurt too badly. I wonder how many truck drivers come in off of 466A and never seen a round-a-bout before?

[Leafpoker]

Wrong post

[bruiser]

Not everyone travelling our roads (especially Buena Vista) are used to seeing bicycles running with traffic in the middle of the road. The bicycles need to be confined to cart paths (my opinion only)...............and this even on a good day is not a safe practice. Wonder how many folks have been mamed or worse riding bicycles on our roads?

[memason]

Just saying . . .

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[villagegolfer]

Just saying . . .

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I wonder if the bicyclist will think your sarcasm is warranted?

[KathieI]

I heard the medivac coming in and out of Colony this morning and every time I hear them, I feel so badly for whoever is having to be airlifted to a hospital. So sad. I hope the cyclist is okay.

I do agree with bruiser however that I find cyclists on our main roads especial the roundabouts very difficult for me to maneuver and would really prefer they being confined to the cart roads. Not sure if this is do-able but its a good idea. I would never want to be competing against a large van or truck if I were on a bike. JMHO....

[memason]

I wonder if the bicyclist will think your sarcasm is warranted?

gimme a break.... Cyclists ride on roads all over the world and it's their right to do so. Unfortunately, bad things happen sometimes. They're called ACCIDENTS. Certainly, I hope the cyclist fully recovers.

Personally, I believe cyclist are safer on the roads than on the cart paths.

But, whatever....

[villagegolfer]

gimme a break.... Cyclists ride on roads all over the world and it's their right to do so. Unfortunately, bad things happen sometimes. They're called ACCIDENTS. Certainly, I hope the cyclist fully recovers.

Personally, I believe cyclist are safer on the roads than on the cart paths.

But, whatever....

I think your silly picture was inappropriate but what the heck do I know. I do know there are many threads where I would think "the sky is falling" would be funny.

[Chief X]

I'll offer my two cents at the risk of being flamed - from a runner's and biker's perspective... if more people would get off of their dead butts and do some exercise - they may be more understanding about bikers, runners, walkers etc. Everyday here, I find that I have to either jump off the shoulder (golf cart/ bike lane) to avoid being hit by either a golf cart or car.

My second month of living here, I too was hit by a car. Thankfully, it was a low speed impact and only slightly injured my arm. The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...

I'll continue to run and bike daily and watch carefully as everyone rolls by in their carts, cars or any other motorized vehicle they happen to have. The Villages are a fun place to explore under your own power - try it!

Chief X

[villagegolfer]

I'll offer my two cents at the risk of being flamed - from a runner's and biker's perspective... if more people would get off of their dead butts and do some exercise - they may be more understanding about bikers, runners, walkers etc. Everyday here, I find that I have to either jump off the shoulder (golf cart/ bike lane) to avoid being hit by either a golf cart or car.

My second month of living here, I too was hit by a car. Thankfully, it was a low speed impact and only slightly injured my arm. The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...

I'll continue to run and bike daily and watch carefully as everyone rolls by in their carts, cars or any other motorized vehicle they happen to have. The Villages are a fun place to explore under your own power - try it!

Chief X
Yes, it is a good reminder that the paths were designed for all means of transportation, walking and running included. To be fair, I find most cart drivers to be curtious.

[nkrifats]

I'll offer my two cents at the risk of being flamed - from a runner's and biker's perspective... if more people would get off of their dead butts and do some exercise - they may be more understanding about bikers, runners, walkers etc. Everyday here, I find that I have to either jump off the shoulder (golf cart/ bike lane) to avoid being hit by either a golf cart or car.

My second month of living here, I too was hit by a car. Thankfully, it was a low speed impact and only slightly injured my arm. The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...

I'll continue to run and bike daily and watch carefully as everyone rolls by in their carts, cars or any other motorized vehicle they happen to have. The Villages are a fun place to explore under your own power - try it!

Chief X

I have been lucky so for on the cart path. I did change my habit and ensure I am facing what is coming at me. No excuse for the car driver who hit you and his lack of concern.

[Pturner]

My second month of living here, I too was hit by a car. Thankfully, it was a low speed impact and only slightly injured my arm. The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...
Chief X

OMG, I wonder who put a dent in his brain!

[Bosoxfan]

gimme a break.... Cyclists ride on roads all over the world and it's their right to do so. Unfortunately, bad things hap:BigApplause:pen sometimes. They're called ACCIDENTS. Certainly, I hope the cyclist fully recovers.

Personally, I believe cyclist are safer on the roads than on the cart paths.

But, whatever....

Couldn't have said it better. I'm a cyclist and I'll take my chances on the roads. Much safer than the paths! Hope the rider recovers quickly!

[annacooper]

We will, thank you for the notice. I sure hope everybody is going to be ok.

[villagegolfer]

According to The Daily Sun, the semi-trailer was parked and the bicyclist collided with it. Apparently the bicyclist didn't see the truck. Maybe he was avoiding another vehicle when it happened?

[Raen Dear]

Well, running into the truck falls within the rubric of "Stuff Happens."

Still this is an interesting thread because I was planning on riding a bike when I move to TV and expected to ride on the cart paths. I'm strictly a Mary Poppins type with a little folding bicycle and a basket full of cookies. I don't know if I would feel comfortable on the regular roads, especially the roundabouts. Something to think about.

[villagegolfer]

Well, running into the truck falls within the rubric of "Stuff Happens."

Still this is an interesting thread because I was planning on riding a bike when I move to TV and expected to ride on the cart paths. I'm strictly a Mary Poppins type with a little folding bicycle and a basket full of cookies. I don't know if I would feel comfortable on the regular roads, especially the roundabouts. Something to think about.

I would never negotiate a roundabout riding a bicycle. Basically, I almost never ride vehicles with only 2 wheels.

[EdV]

....The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...

Chief X

Wait till he sees the dent you put in his insurance policy.

[Sweetgirl]

Well, running into the truck falls within the rubric of "Stuff Happens."

Still this is an interesting thread because I was planning on riding a bike when I move to TV and expected to ride on the cart paths. I'm strictly a Mary Poppins type with a little folding bicycle and a basket full of cookies. I don't know if I would feel comfortable on the regular roads, especially the roundabouts. Something to think about.

I like your Mary Poppins riding style. We're with you, no basket though. We mainly ride through the neighborhood streets. It's a toss up which is safer to us, riding the main roads or the paths? :22yikes:

[skyguy79]

I'll offer my two cents at the risk of being flamed - from a runner's and biker's perspective... if more people would get off of their dead butts and do some exercise - they may be more understanding about bikers, runners, walkers etc. Everyday here, I find that I have to either jump off the shoulder (golf cart/ bike lane) to avoid being hit by either a golf cart or car.

My second month of living here, I too was hit by a car. Thankfully, it was a low speed impact and only slightly injured my arm. The best part was that the man who hit me, was only concerned about the dent in his car. Neither he nor his wife asked me if I was ok. "Look at the dent you put in my car" was all that he kept saying...

I'll continue to run and bike daily and watch carefully as everyone rolls by in their carts, cars or any other motorized vehicle they happen to have. The Villages are a fun place to explore under your own power - try it!

Chief XAs one of those people who don't get off of their "dead butts," I have to say that not all of us lack understanding for bikers, etc., but beyond that I do fully agree with you. As for the poor guy who hit you? Well, all I can say is that someone who is like that is a...... (excuse my French)

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[Bill-n-Brillo]

..... As for the poor guy who hit you? Well, all I can say is that someone who is like that is a...... (excuse my French)

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.....aardvark? :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

[logdog]

I wasn't planning on bringing up this up but... I was on my cart this morning turning into a tunnel when 2 bicycles coming out of the tunnel flew by almost hitting me. They blew through the stop sign at the end of the tunnel to keep up their speed for the incline coming out. Of course, that made them go a little wide and into my lane.

I don't usually have a problem sharing the multimodal paths with bicycles, but they need to follow the rules of the road too.

[texasfal]

I hear you Logdog. I drive thru the circle at Piedmont and Springdale every morning on my way to work and frequently twenty or so bikers from one of the bike clubs uses the circle to get from the Piedmont gate to Buena Vista. Problem is they go around the gate and don't stop before entering the circle. I've almost hit them 3 or 4 times. And this is a bike club.

[GeorgeT]

I hear you Logdog. I drive thru the circle at Piedmont and Springdale every morning on my way to work and frequently twenty or so bikers from one of the bike clubs uses the circle to get from the Piedmont gate to Buena Vista. Problem is they go around the gate and don't stop before entering the circle. I've almost hit them 3 or 4 times. And this is a bike club.

There are just as many inconsiderate bicyclists as there are inconsiderate car/golf cart drivers. Bicyclists should be on the utmost defense. Bicycles will ALWAYS lose.

[texasfal]

You are so right, George T.

[villagegolfer]

Does anybody know the condition of the bicyclist? Wouldn't it be great if follow ups were made known to the readers of The Daily Sun?

[Boudicca]

I too wondered about the recovery of the cyclist. How did he not see the parked van?

[villagegolfer]

I too wondered about the recovery of the cyclist. How did he not see the parked van?

My guess is that while negotiating the round-about, he was distracted.