Hi Steve - I found you following a link from an email from Michael O'Brien.
I'm very sorry to read that this happened to you at all - and the the driver didn't have the courage or integrity to stop. Each offense is terrible in its own wrong.
I was teeny when my brother got hit my a speeding taxi more than 60 years ago. Apparently, not much has changed during the passing time. The cab company tried to sue my family the dent in the taxi - hoping we wouldn't counter sue. Apparently, we did, but not for much back then. (Again, I was young and lacked access to some details.)
I think there were 60 feet of skid marks. (That or 45 feet. Yet, I think they projected my brother flew 45 feet.) Here's the good news: With his fractured skull and concussion - George lived. Little Georgie was hospitalized for months, missing school for the rest of the year. Our family life changed dramatically all because a taxi was speeding to catch the 5:35 pm train at 5:37. The next train came in a half hour. The intersection of Loring and Second Street probably still has leftover sand from sopping up my brother's blood. Extra sand was there for decades.
I wish you a steady and complete recovery, with that pain reducing quickly. I'm amazed that anyone could put this much in words in your situation. Thank you for sending your care forward.
Distracted, compromised, and fast drivers alter the lives of survivors, patients, friends, caregivers and families every day. And they cause deaths. One is too many. It's a national crisis - and it's affecting pedestrians, animals, and runners as well.
Last October my friend's wife was out for a 6:30 am run. She was mortally injured when a large SUV took a corner. The driver couldn't see the runner because of a built in blind spot to people, pets or things close to the vehicle. She died, but not immediately, making it even harder on the family. Her husband is working on campaigns for runner and pedestrian safety. I can connect you two when you're better recovered.
Thanks for speaking up. Thanks for contributing your talents and offering a workable solution.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful post. I’m sorry for the trauma your family endured. It’s not something I wish on anyone. As a society, as a whole, we are moving backwards into tribal affiliations. We seem to want to personally be right and take it as an affront when our beliefs or biases are challenged. Then we shut down and become incrementally more aggressive. I’ve hated driving during rush hour since COVID especially. The negative energy is palpable. After an hour, that energy has made me physically ill. What happened to me is simply an example of the carbon the coal mine. I recently wrote ‘the lost art of being human.’ I wish it would get widely read. Perhaps it might cause some to pause and think.
Subaru would be the best kind of car company to lead this. Why not a cyclist transmitting a signal to vehicles as a warning? Some kind of recorded signal between them that identifies both? Godspeed in your healing.
This is spot on as I was hit a few weeks earlier in carmel, IN too. I also had 5 acquaintances (out there of 8) that were killed in Michigan a few years back. We are talking about at best 30 second delay in your day to safely pass a cyclist. pay attention and do the right thing! Steve I hope you heal quickly, we have similar injuries and trust me it is a process.
When Charlie told me you had an accident and it was a hit and run, I was taken back because I can’t imagine someone would do this and not take accountability. What I didn’t know at the time until reading this heartfelt message was the severity of your accident. This is just horrific and beyond!! I will pass this on in hopes to help spread the word and bring more attention, not only to your accident but to the less than 10% that are angry and have no conscience.
I am so sorry to hear about your assault, I just learned of it today by Heroes teammate Scott Kennedy sharing. I hope your recovery is complete so you can compete on your terms moving forward! There is a strong cycling community here so please lean on us for support. In there interim of major technical advances, we had teammates with cycliq cameras rolling when we were hit by a flying corn cobb wrapped in foil @ 60mph a couple years ago. The camera caught the truck and the juvenile delinquent was arrested by end of the day in Noblesville. Albeit clunky software & battery life etc. it’s worth having for evidence when (not if) needed. Again, praying for a full & speedy recovery!
I’m 69 yr old rec rider that rides almost daily. I ride trails as much as possible but you have to get there. Their is no avoiding the roads completely. I can’t say I feel your pain but I certainly anticipate it.
I wish you a speedy recovery and support your ideas regarding camera links etc. I believe what you say is possible. It just comes down to the will to do it. Best Wishes Dan Jacobsen Indianapolis
Wishing you a speedy recovery Steve, that’s a frightening story. Sending you strength through the recovery - and looking forward to future posts about you emerging stronger than ever.
Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hersh may you get as strong as this idea! You have a lot of years riding so your body knows what it takes to be back in the saddle, and I am betting on you to crush the medical expectations.
I am sorry to hear about this and believe it starts with drivers/people vilify others for trivial differences. You have email Hersh… please confirm my message when convenient.
I’m so sorry to hear about your bike accident. Charlie shared your article with me, and deeply angers us whenever we hear about incidents like this. It’s frustrating how careless and thoughtless some people can be. What has happened to our society?
Please continue your advocacy for cyclists. Something needs to be done and people must be held accountable. There are definitely ways to develop technology to track irresponsible drivers on our roads. Big car companies are making strides with IoT and SIM cards, and Cummins uses mobility tracking technology in their engines. This needs to be expanded to enhance road safety.
Both Charlie and I are praying for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you back on your bike soon. I plan to share with others to raise awareness. Julie revard
Thank you Julie. The Revard family has always been very special to me. There is a solution here and I believe the accident happened for a reason. Had it not, perhaps I would have never taken action. Along with the help of others, we can create change. But to coin a phrase, it will take a village. One lone voice will not get the job done.
Hi Steve - I found you following a link from an email from Michael O'Brien.
I'm very sorry to read that this happened to you at all - and the the driver didn't have the courage or integrity to stop. Each offense is terrible in its own wrong.
I was teeny when my brother got hit my a speeding taxi more than 60 years ago. Apparently, not much has changed during the passing time. The cab company tried to sue my family the dent in the taxi - hoping we wouldn't counter sue. Apparently, we did, but not for much back then. (Again, I was young and lacked access to some details.)
I think there were 60 feet of skid marks. (That or 45 feet. Yet, I think they projected my brother flew 45 feet.) Here's the good news: With his fractured skull and concussion - George lived. Little Georgie was hospitalized for months, missing school for the rest of the year. Our family life changed dramatically all because a taxi was speeding to catch the 5:35 pm train at 5:37. The next train came in a half hour. The intersection of Loring and Second Street probably still has leftover sand from sopping up my brother's blood. Extra sand was there for decades.
I wish you a steady and complete recovery, with that pain reducing quickly. I'm amazed that anyone could put this much in words in your situation. Thank you for sending your care forward.
Distracted, compromised, and fast drivers alter the lives of survivors, patients, friends, caregivers and families every day. And they cause deaths. One is too many. It's a national crisis - and it's affecting pedestrians, animals, and runners as well.
Last October my friend's wife was out for a 6:30 am run. She was mortally injured when a large SUV took a corner. The driver couldn't see the runner because of a built in blind spot to people, pets or things close to the vehicle. She died, but not immediately, making it even harder on the family. Her husband is working on campaigns for runner and pedestrian safety. I can connect you two when you're better recovered.
Thanks for speaking up. Thanks for contributing your talents and offering a workable solution.
I wish you well - very well, very soon.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful post. I’m sorry for the trauma your family endured. It’s not something I wish on anyone. As a society, as a whole, we are moving backwards into tribal affiliations. We seem to want to personally be right and take it as an affront when our beliefs or biases are challenged. Then we shut down and become incrementally more aggressive. I’ve hated driving during rush hour since COVID especially. The negative energy is palpable. After an hour, that energy has made me physically ill. What happened to me is simply an example of the carbon the coal mine. I recently wrote ‘the lost art of being human.’ I wish it would get widely read. Perhaps it might cause some to pause and think.
I love you dad. Thank you for writing.
How did you see this?
Subaru would be the best kind of car company to lead this. Why not a cyclist transmitting a signal to vehicles as a warning? Some kind of recorded signal between them that identifies both? Godspeed in your healing.
This is spot on as I was hit a few weeks earlier in carmel, IN too. I also had 5 acquaintances (out there of 8) that were killed in Michigan a few years back. We are talking about at best 30 second delay in your day to safely pass a cyclist. pay attention and do the right thing! Steve I hope you heal quickly, we have similar injuries and trust me it is a process.
Steve
When Charlie told me you had an accident and it was a hit and run, I was taken back because I can’t imagine someone would do this and not take accountability. What I didn’t know at the time until reading this heartfelt message was the severity of your accident. This is just horrific and beyond!! I will pass this on in hopes to help spread the word and bring more attention, not only to your accident but to the less than 10% that are angry and have no conscience.
Steve,
I am so sorry to hear about your assault, I just learned of it today by Heroes teammate Scott Kennedy sharing. I hope your recovery is complete so you can compete on your terms moving forward! There is a strong cycling community here so please lean on us for support. In there interim of major technical advances, we had teammates with cycliq cameras rolling when we were hit by a flying corn cobb wrapped in foil @ 60mph a couple years ago. The camera caught the truck and the juvenile delinquent was arrested by end of the day in Noblesville. Albeit clunky software & battery life etc. it’s worth having for evidence when (not if) needed. Again, praying for a full & speedy recovery!
I’m 69 yr old rec rider that rides almost daily. I ride trails as much as possible but you have to get there. Their is no avoiding the roads completely. I can’t say I feel your pain but I certainly anticipate it.
I wish you a speedy recovery and support your ideas regarding camera links etc. I believe what you say is possible. It just comes down to the will to do it. Best Wishes Dan Jacobsen Indianapolis
Wishing you a speedy recovery Steve, that’s a frightening story. Sending you strength through the recovery - and looking forward to future posts about you emerging stronger than ever.
Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hersh may you get as strong as this idea! You have a lot of years riding so your body knows what it takes to be back in the saddle, and I am betting on you to crush the medical expectations.
I am sorry to hear about this and believe it starts with drivers/people vilify others for trivial differences. You have email Hersh… please confirm my message when convenient.
So sorry to read Hersh. Like Max said, we can’t wait to help with your return!!
You’re not just lucky to be alive, the world is lucky to have you alive. You now have (yet another!) mission! Can’t wait to help!
This is beyond belief. I would like to come by and hear more if you feel like it
Get better, brother! Praying for you my longtime friend
Thanks Andy! Hope you are doing well.
Steve,
I’m so sorry to hear about your bike accident. Charlie shared your article with me, and deeply angers us whenever we hear about incidents like this. It’s frustrating how careless and thoughtless some people can be. What has happened to our society?
Please continue your advocacy for cyclists. Something needs to be done and people must be held accountable. There are definitely ways to develop technology to track irresponsible drivers on our roads. Big car companies are making strides with IoT and SIM cards, and Cummins uses mobility tracking technology in their engines. This needs to be expanded to enhance road safety.
Both Charlie and I are praying for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you back on your bike soon. I plan to share with others to raise awareness. Julie revard
Thank you Julie. The Revard family has always been very special to me. There is a solution here and I believe the accident happened for a reason. Had it not, perhaps I would have never taken action. Along with the help of others, we can create change. But to coin a phrase, it will take a village. One lone voice will not get the job done.
Hang in there !