As more and more cyclist hit the road we have to remember that sometimes drivers in can be careless behind the wheel. As a coach and cyclist, I have worked with many athletes who have been hit on the road. I have worked with athlete who been hit by drunk drivers and athlete who been hit by careless drivers. I remember just last year a father and son were hit on their bikes while doing a metric century. Another incident happened close to home when a friend of mine lost his brother because a truck driver got to close and him while he was riding his bike. He was sucked under the truck and killed on impact. Please help me get the word out and support the law that drivers need to give us 3 feet.
Below is Joe Mizereck story:
As a cyclist who spends a lot of time on the roads in traffic I have experienced numerous close calls. After one frustrating ride I decided to act. I designed a jersey with the words "3 Feet Please" on the back. I shared this idea with several fellow cyclists who thought this could make a difference. Fueled by their enthusiasm I placed an order for several hundred jerseys with Voler, built a website and launched a campaign to save lives.
Currently, sixteen states* in the US have laws requiring motorists to give cyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. These "3 foot laws" are a good step in making our roads safer for cyclists. The challenge is educating motorists about the law and reminding them to follow the law.
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