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Great to hear from you, Ola, and if you want to get your username back, e-mail Velocio with the e-mail address you now want to use and he'll merge the accounts.
No, I didn't get wet--the rain didn't start on the beach until about 9 and by that time I was sitting on the departing coach.
Was it Rawlings or Rawling? I always remember Rawling. Anyway, by far the lowest point of the DD so far, which has overall remained largely incident-free.
Shame to hear about Dominic. Was he the rider on the A104 or the second rider Clockwise mentioned?
Thetre seem to be medical incidents like that at many mass events like the London Marathon (and doubtless others around the world). Still always sad when you think that if they hadn't ridden that night they might have been OK. RIP Dominic.
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Thanks for that Oliver, you always cover all angles. I'm assuming that you didn't get wet.
Always good to remember Andrew Rawlings - for those unaware, Andrew was riding the DD in 2006 when he and another cyclist were hit by head on by a van that swerved into their lane.
According to court reports and witnesses, both cyclists were well illuminated, and there was ample streetlighting along High Weald, Essex where the incident took place. Unfortunately, Andrew didn't make it to the hospital. His companion had relatively minor injuries.
The driver responsible for suddenly taking Andrew from his wife and family was arrested and bailed, and eventually charged (not sure with what). He was convicted - £1000 fine, 1 year's driving ban.
There was some discussion among the organisers and shocked riders about the future of the Dynamo, but it was soon decided that it should continue to be held every year, in the same format.
Ola (Nishiki Alien)