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Solo crash at Burke Gilman Trail
reported by tim dill
Date:
2009-12-29
Crash type:
Solo crash
Geometry:
Bike lost stability and crashed
Description:
My front wheel slid on the wet/icy rail and I was not able to react quickly enough to keep from falling. Add note to this report
Factors & Lessons
Factor:
Poor surface material, very slippery when wet
Factor:
Cyclist speed
Explanation:
This is a very dangerous chicane. I have fallen here twice in icy conditions. The width of the chicane and oblique angle of the crossing tracks makes it difficult to cross the rails perpendicularly.
Lesson:
Ride slower in hazardous areas
Lesson:
Pay more attention to road surface
Explanation:
tuck and roll to avoid broken collar bone (been there, done that)
Conditions
Weather:
Snow/sleet/hail
Lighting:
Dawn_dusk
Visibility:
Fair
Using bike lights:
Yes
Wearing helmet:
Yes
Road conditions:
Snow_ice
Traffic:
Light
Cyclist
Cyclist age:
48
Cyclist gender:
M
Cyclist experience:
Advanced
Bicycle type:
Road
Injuries:
Moderate
Location
Location type:
Trail
Location description:
crossing tracks at Burke Gilman chicane
Location:
Burke Gilman Trail, Seattle, WA 98107, USA
Lat/Lng:
47.6564796541108, -122.363437950644
Crash ID:
369
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