2009-09-16 - Rider Down/Fatality, Whitechapel Road

signed. And really sorry to hear about this tragic loss.

Just read this. Awful. So sad.

I use that junction all the time and it's horrible. I've signed the petition; hopefully some good will come of it.

Signed. Lets hope this will make a difference.

You have my deepest condolences Kat.

signed. RIP Chrystelle

I have signed. I am so sorry to hear of this terrible and tragic loss.

signed. my thoughts and prayers are with chrystelle's family and friends.

i had never bumped on those threads, but i cant avoid thinking how bad it can be to anyone involved. i deeply feel your loss and wish anything similar would have happened, ever.

i always tell my wife to ride safely, and no matter how many times i say the same thing to her, i always feel a deep shake in my chest when i think of her in london streets. the main thing is: please please please people, ride safely. pay triple attention to what is around you, dont ever try to cross busy or not roads, look out for anything coming in front, back, sides or above, always. dont let this happen to you. i have seen so many riders jumping lights unsafely in major intersections, people crossing lanes wihtout even bothering to look if there's another cyclist or a car overtaking them, people getting in between buses and lorries just to skip thru unreasonably. please people, remember that if things go wrong there's no turn back, choices are slim in dangerous situations and we dont have to try our luck. please be careful, dont jump lights, dont ride recklessly, dont text messages while cycling, be aware of what is around you, dont ever try to jump in front of the cars if it's nearly unsafe. wait in the middle of the lane, they gonna honk at you, but that's about it. it's better than risking your life. be safe, wear hi-vis vests, helmet and lights. anyone is going to run you over on purpose, keep to where they can see you.

my thoughts are with the families and i totally support the pettition.

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Signed. I live pretty close but mainly use the A13. Had a few near scrapes with lorries - stuff like this makes me think twice about riding parallel to HGVs etc.

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Signed. Thank you for being brave and posting.

Guys, thank you all so much from the bottom of our hearts, we are at 307 signatures already!!
This is all down to your support, you are all wonderful and amazing people xxx

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Rest in peace Chrystelle, I'll see you on the road.

Signed. I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

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I will be passing on the link to as many people as possible

signed. i am so sorry for your loss. i think what you are doing is amazing. you have my full support x

So sorry to read about another loss. I sometimes avoid these threads, but we're in this together i guess. deepest sympathies Kat.

mikec, thanks for letting the family know, can I ask you to remove the link

Sure Kat post deleted now. I'm very sorry for your loss

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Signed. Best wishes.

Signed. Heartfelt condolences to friends and family.

Signed. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Signed, My deepest condolences to you and all concerned. We are all behind you!