Fatality on A82 near Inverness

unixnerd
unixnerd Posts: 2,864
edited January 2013 in Commuting general
http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News ... 012013.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-h ... s-21149339

75 year old cyclist killed. The Dunain Straight is a long but not terribly wide section of the A82. It's one of a few areas on the road where overtaking is possible so often sees high speeds. A proper cycle path is badly needed for the whole length of the A82. May the poor chap rest in peace.
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Comments

  • IanLD
    IanLD Posts: 423
    Didn't realise it was a cyclist :(

    I know more money is going towards cycling up here and thought the great glen route was one of those that will be improved.
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    They're doing something with the Great Glen route but I don't know what. At present it's mostly off road for mountain bikes. I don't know if they intend a road bike track.
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  • Always a sad story to read. RIP
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  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Calling Meanredspider.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Calling Meanredspider.

    Hello :D


    (pssst - the is Commuting General - almost never venture over here :wink: )
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  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Just checking it wasn't you.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Just checking it wasn't you.

    Fortunately, I'm some way short of 72
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH