Saying goodbye to a friend.....

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Mork_417

Sorry for the loss, and condolences to you & the family.

Thanks a lot mork. I truly appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Skybird

I think it is very easy to feel safe on a bicycle when having experience and wearing good gear - but still, you aren't. Its risky, and it will never stop to be that. Much of the safety imagined on a bike, is illusory. One should be aware of this, and behave in a way to maximise one's own chances. And always give others a very generous margin of error.


Hope you get over this sad time soon, Commander Wallace.

Thanks a lot, Sky. The condolences mean a lot.

When I posted on safety equipment, it was with the idea of a multi layered defense, regarding driving. There isn't one particular thing that will protect you but a conglomeration of equipment and training and a common sense approach can help minimize the dangers. You basically said the same thing.

Further, the best piece of equipment you have when you are riding a motorcycle or any vehicle is your brain. There is no substitute. That being said, wearing a good, rated helmet, is a good thing.