July 20, 2007



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Tip #16: Hold your line at the finish

Photo by Luke Seemann

This is why you hold your line after you finish your races.

The rider on the ground is Kevin Krakovsky (XXX Racing-AthletiCo). He has a broken collarbone because somebody finishing this week's MGA Proving Grounds Road Race couldn't be bothered to look before making a U-turn. He clipped Krakovsky's bike and took him down at 25 mph.

Krakovsky's season is done, and he now has untold doctor visits (and bills) to look forward to.

We've all been there. You've just completed a race, you're physically drained and you left your brain somewhere around the 150-meter mark. All you can think about is getting to your car for some water and a protein bar.

From now on, think about this instead: "Ride straight. Ride straight. Ride straight." Then, once you've cooled down, look behind you and turn around.


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tip #17-

track down the culprit and have him either pay for the damage of the bike/season or insert foot in backside.

get better kevin. that sucks because of someones inability to pay attention.

i say publicly shame the offender!

Posted by: super rookie at July 20, 2007 11:47 PM


As I said, it's a mistake we've all made. I've had at least one close call myself. I don't remember what team the guy rode for, but he came over to check on Kevin and apologize. No call for vigilantism in this case.

Posted by: Luke at July 21, 2007 10:34 AM


Luke,

Or continue on and complete a cool down lap. Which on most crits will only take 3-4 minutes.

Also, nice job on the Tribune article! I've included the link to your article in an email I sent to some friends inviting them to the race in Downers Grove.

Gary

Posted by: Gary Rulo at July 27, 2007 03:12 PM