Rule #1. Don't Get Hurt!
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James Ebert
Jul 9, 2015, 10:22:27 PM7/9/15
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I biked to Mashoes for 2 power tests. the 2nd was for 20 minutes. it would end on the old manns harbor bridge. it was about 2 pm. not a busy bridge time. my garmin 910 was reading HR zone 4.1! FTP% 95 to 135! just need to keep it up for less than 2 minutes!
going FAST down the bridge rise! ...I look up from my garmin...50 meters ahead...two vehicles coming toward me. a sedan in the oncoming lane...BUT A WHITE PICKUP IS NEXT TO THE SEDAN! ! ! IN MY LANE! neither made any attempt to get back in line! what's my options? I made it between the pickup and the cement railing. I was ready to go over that cement rails (I swim well. hopefully my tires would keep my trek floating.) I made it in about a 3.5 yard space...never had this issue in over 20 years of training for a triathlon!
no, I didn't get a license...luckily, I got no heart attach.
Valerie Netsch
Jul 9, 2015, 10:28:17 PM7/9/15
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Geez Jim you are a lucky guy. You held good form, a straight line and composure. So sorry you experienced such a scary situation.
Val
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Terry Donoghue
Jul 9, 2015, 10:29:44 PM7/9/15
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Wow Jim. Close call. So glad you are okay. How are you feeling now that you've had a chance to process?
Again. ...so glad you are okay.
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Skip Saunders
Jul 9, 2015, 10:33:07 PM7/9/15
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Jim,
Go buy a lottery ticket right now!
S.
Chuck Voigt
Jul 9, 2015, 11:11:29 PM7/9/15
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Jim, you got my heart rate up just reading about your close call! Thank goodness you stayed cool...
CV
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Wayne Whitley
Jul 10, 2015, 4:27:21 AM7/10/15
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yea Jim I am with Skip on this one time to buy a Lottery Ticket I would be throwing away my shorts
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Nemo Brauch
Jul 10, 2015, 8:30:23 AM7/10/15
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Holy crap! That's scary. Glad you are OK!
Robert Netsch
Jul 10, 2015, 9:23:39 AM7/10/15
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my tolerance of shitty drivers is at an all time low..and a big reason i've been enjoying my bike less than i'd like.
Robert Netsch
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Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
david camper
Jul 10, 2015, 9:55:00 AM7/10/15
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Jim,
It's hard to believe he didn't see you but just maybe we can pray to the GODS that he didn't. I know how you felt there and going the speed they were it would have NOT been as lucky as I was. Goes as a reminder to us all ALWAYS have a plan as you see something materializing . You should still contact Dare Sheriffs Dept and maybe they can hang out or even yourself around the bridge another day or two at eh same time to see if you recognize the truck again (POSITIVE YOU WILL) and follow him to get a tag #. Then let the Sheriff's Dept handle it.
Whether the driver saw you or not they need to be put on notice.
GLAD YOU ARE STILL WITH US!
See you tomorrow @ MASHOES RD for the SUNRISE TT EVERYONE!!!!!
Campy
It's hard to believe he didn't see you but just maybe we can pray to the GODS that he didn't. I know how you felt there and going the speed they were it would have NOT been as lucky as I was. Goes as a reminder to us all ALWAYS have a plan as you see something materializing . You should still contact Dare Sheriffs Dept and maybe they can hang out or even yourself around the bridge another day or two at eh same time to see if you recognize the truck again (POSITIVE YOU WILL) and follow him to get a tag #. Then let the Sheriff's Dept handle it.
Whether the driver saw you or not they need to be put on notice.
GLAD YOU ARE STILL WITH US!
See you tomorrow @ MASHOES RD for the SUNRISE TT EVERYONE!!!!!
Campy
Subject: Rule #1. Don't Get Hurt!
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2015 22:22:25 -0400
I biked to Mashoes for 2 power tests. the 2nd was for 20 minutes. it would end on the old manns harbor bridge. it was about 2 pm. not a busy bridge time. my garmin 910 was reading HR zone 4.1! FTP% 95 to 135! just need to keep it up for less than 2 minutes!
going FAST down the bridge rise! ...I look up from my garmin...50 meters ahead...two vehicles coming toward me. a sedan in the oncoming lane...BUT A WHITE PICKUP IS NEXT TO THE SEDAN! ! ! IN MY LANE! neither made any attempt to get back in line! what's my options? I made it between the pickup and the cement railing. I was ready to go over that cement rails (I swim well. hopefully my tires would keep my trek floating.) I made it in about a 3.5 yard space...never had this issue in over 20 years of training for a triathlon!
no, I didn't get a license...luckily, I got no heart attach.
James Ebert
Jul 10, 2015, 11:15:42 AM7/10/15
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I had no time to get frightened. but underneath i'm always asking "what if!?" and trying to come up with alternatives for possible "issues" (never problems).
my heart races more when a vehicle behind me honks long, or guys hang out the window screaming, or just coming WAY TOOOO CLOSE! ! !
i'm big on controlling my breath under a rise in my blood pressure.
Tks, for the concern.
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Subject: RE: Rule #1. Don't Get Hurt!
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:54:59 -0400
ash
Jul 10, 2015, 11:41:46 AM7/10/15
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Jim-If I may, a print out of your message may accompany me to my meeting with DOT regarding the bridge closure for the TRI...Hope your heart rate has settled!
ash
Jul 10, 2015, 11:44:41 AM7/10/15
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...Jenny Ash/Outer Banks Sporting Events-
(google group through my personal mail:))
Wayne Whitley
Jul 10, 2015, 11:45:42 AM7/10/15
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That would be a good piece of evidence that could help the cause for the race
James Ebert
Jul 10, 2015, 11:56:54 AM7/10/15
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sounds good to me
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:45:41 -0400
Subject: Re: Rule #1. Don't Get Hurt!
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