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🚨 He was 71, out on his bike on an ordinary Friday afternoon. He never made it home.

Last week, a man was riding through Halifax, Canada when the driver of a parked pickup truck opened the door straight into his path. He hit it hard. The injuries were life-threatening, and days later, in hospital, he died.

The driver was issued a ticket. Police are still asking witnesses to come forward. And a family is grieving a man who did nothing more dangerous than go for a bike ride.

If you've ridden for any length of time, this story gives you a cold feeling. Because we've all passed a line of parked cars and thought, for half a second, "what if one of those doors opens?"

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳-𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

"Dooring" is when someone in a stopped or parked vehicle swings a door open into a rider. It's one of the cruelest hazards out there, because you get almost no warning. One moment the way is clear. The next there's a solid door where there wasn't one before. And even if you miss it, the swerve can throw you into moving traffic, and that second hit is often the one that kills.

It happens in what riders call the "door zone," the strip of road right beside parked cars where an open door can reach you. Staying safe mostly comes down to staying out of it.

So here's how we protect ourselves.

Ride wide. Hold a line about 3 to 4 feet out from parked cars (roughly a full meter), even if it means taking the lane. A close pass from behind is nerve-wracking, but you can survive it. A door to the chest, you often can't.

Read the cars. Look for heads in the seats, brake lights, exhaust, wheels turned out. An occupied car is a car about to open. Spot one, ease off, give it room.

Slow down past a parked row. Speed steals your reaction time, and reaction time is the whole game here. There's no shame in rolling through slow enough to stop.

Be impossible to miss. Lights front and rear, day or night, and bright clothing. The easier you are to see, the more likely a driver checks before opening up.

𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 - And if you drive, try the Dutch Reach. Open your door with your far hand (your right hand here in North America) so your body turns and your eyes sweep back over your shoulder. It's a small habit that saves lives.
No matter what: PLEASE PAY ATTENTION

The officer on this case said it as plainly as anyone could. "It's really important to just be vigilant no matter how you're on the roadway, to be aware of everyone that's on the roadway."

That's what it comes down to. Every door, every mirror check, every glance over the shoulder is someone deciding whether a stranger gets home tonight. Let's all decide the right way.

💚 Wellness Wednesday 🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏾‍♂️ - Reducing Soreness

This week’s wellness topic: reducing soreness after a workout.

A good workout can make you feel strong, accomplished, and energized; but the soreness afterward is real! The key is to help your body recover so you can keep moving safely and consistently.

Try these simple recovery habits:

✅ Cool down after your workout with easy movement
✅ Stretch gently to help your muscles relax
✅ Hydrate and replace fluids lost during exercise
✅ Eat a balanced meal with protein and healthy carbs
✅ Get quality rest so your body can repair and rebuild
✅ Keep moving lightly ... a short walk or easy spin can help loosen tight muscles

Remember, soreness is a sign your body is adapting, but recovery is where the progress happens.

Take care of your body. Listen to your body. Give yourself time to recover.

Motivate. Educate. Collaborate. Philanthropy.
All On! Let’s Ride! 🔥


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