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We train a lot of new riders each year for the Houston-Austin MS150. Part of it is to warn those in front and those behind to hazards.
We don't simply yell "Car!". We use: Car up or Car Back. If there is a car approaching from a side road, car right or car left. The people up front are supposed to spot hazards for those behind: Gravel, hole, debris, dead hooker, etc.
As far as not riding hard enough if you can still call out the hazards: If that is how you ride, I'm not riding with you. I run 2 dis-organized rides a week during training season. We dis-invite people who can't follow the rules.
Back to the firefighter. I'm confused by this story. In one place, it says that the driver stopped. Another article says he didn't. If he didn't stop, I certainly understand his being arrested. Otherwise it sounds like a tragic accident.
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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