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RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:59 am
by geraintnorman
RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:59 am
by Weenie
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Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:08 pm
by Spinnekop
He was a friend. Trained on occasion together. A true hero, humble and had time for everyone.
His bike looks pretty beat up.
http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/co ... n-the-roadHe will be missed by all.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:14 pm
by Powerful Pete
R.I.P.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:18 pm
by Dilbert
So sad
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:50 pm
by tinchy
Crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle, maybe this suggests the vehicle pulled out in front of burry at a junction and he went straight into the side. Who knows.
Such a sad loss, still cant believe it
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:29 pm
by djconnel
What we need is a black-box requirement for cars. After incidents like this upload data of position, speed, orientation, brake, signals, throttle. Unfortunately in the US people claim this sort of thing violates privacy. But what of Burry's privacy?
The dead don't serve witness.
RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:02 pm
by btompkins0112
Sounds like Burry and the taxi were traveling in opposite directions and the cabby took a right turn pulling in front of Burry, who was possibly on a downhill or at least traveling at a high rate of speed by the looks of the bike.......terrible news. I wish folks would be much more careful around cyclists. It is like they do not recognize or respect that the cyclist is another human.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:47 pm
by Kasparz
Ride on, Burry!
RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:44 pm
by Lateralus
We will miss you Burry, RIP. Condolences to all his relatives and friends.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:48 pm
by jmilliron
btompkins0112 wrote:Sounds like Burry and the taxi were traveling in opposite directions and the cabby took a right turn pulling in front of Burry,
Yeah, see this with drivers that misjudge the speed of the oncoming cyclist. No good.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:57 pm
by Kasparz
jmilliron wrote:btompkins0112 wrote:Sounds like Burry and the taxi were traveling in opposite directions and the cabby took a right turn pulling in front of Burry,
Yeah, see this with drivers that misjudge the speed of the oncoming cyclist. No good.
Unfortunately it happens very often, especially in places where fast cyclists are rare. I have had few very close misses at fast speeds
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:02 pm
by prendrefeu
djconnel wrote:What we need is a black-box requirement for cars. After incidents like this upload data of position, speed, orientation, brake, signals, throttle.
+1
Actually, it can pass if presented - you can convince voters that it will be a good thing in that it will only be accessed following a accident/incident, and it will help prove to insurance auditors who was at fault. I would also add GPS data in there as well - you can prove incidents of cars running stops (and causing accidents) and so on. As long as you orient the discussion to what interests the voters the most (solving car accident issues as opposed to incidents with cyclists or pedestrians, sad as that may be) you have a chance of getting it passed into law.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:14 pm
by stella-azzurra
Kasparz wrote:jmilliron wrote:btompkins0112 wrote:Sounds like Burry and the taxi were traveling in opposite directions and the cabby took a right turn pulling in front of Burry,
Yeah, see this with drivers that misjudge the speed of the oncoming cyclist. No good.
Unfortunately it happens very often, especially in places where fast cyclists are rare. I have had few very close misses at fast speeds
Although we do not know the actual circumstances of the accident since non of us were there this is why I stress that cyclists need to take every step necessary to avoid motorists even if it means breaking traffic laws.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:02 pm
by campbellrae
RIP Burry, a tragic loss. Thoughts are with his friends and family.
Kind of agree with Stella, although it can aggravate some drivers... Whenever I bring new riders into the sport I always try to remind them that in the event of a collision, no matter who was at fault, they will end up worse off. Have had a few real 'this is it' moments over the years that just reinforce this view.
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:02 pm
by Tokyo Drifter
Sucks big time. I saw him absolutely own the u23 race at the 2009 World Championships in Australia.
“You live more for five minutes going fast on a bike like that, than other people do in all of their life.” - Marco Simoncelli
Re: RIP Burry Stander
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:02 pm
by Weenie
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