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Waymo compiles ‘largest ever’ dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries

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Waymo compiles ‘largest ever’ dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesIf autonomous vehicles are to go mainstream, they need to go as far as they can to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. And no one is in more need of protection than so-called vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, thousands of whom are killed every year. Way…

The Verge 401 2024-11-12

Costly smooch: TdF cyclist fined for in-race kiss

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Costly smooch: TdF cyclist fined for in-race kiss French rider Julien Bernard was fined 200 Swiss francs ($223) by the International Cycling Union after he stopped to kiss his wife during the time-trial seventh stage of the Tour de France.

ESPN 441 2024-07-06

Woman convicted in death of pro cyclist Wilson

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Woman convicted in death of pro cyclist Wilson Kaitlin Armstrong, 35, was convicted by a Texas jury Thursday in the 2022 shooting death of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson and now faces up to life in prison at sentencing.

ESPN 444 2024-03-16

You’re a Cyclist Who Was Just Struck by a Car Driver. Here’s Why It Was Your Fault

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You’re a Cyclist Who Was Just Struck by a Car Driver. Here’s Why It Was Your Fault You were riding during rush hour. Why were you riding then? There are way too many cars on the road. If you were commuting, you should have contacted your boss and politely asked to work from 3:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. instead. You were riding at night or in the early morning. There’s no way drivers can see you. Remember: if you’re one of those peo…

McSweenys 184 2023-08-12

Magnus White, 17-Year-Old U.S. National Team Cyclist, Killed During Training After Being Hit By Car

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Magnus White, 17-Year-Old U.S. National Team Cyclist, Killed During Training After Being Hit By Car USA Cycling announced yesterday that 17-year-old cyclist Magnus White died during training in Boulder, Colorado when a driver hit him with their car on Saturday. White was less than two weeks away from traveling to Glasgow, Scotland, to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships on… Read more…

Jalopnik 111 2023-08-01