Rigormortis
Guest
Well attended but...........
Sadly one of the 1200 participants was involved in a fatal accident.
Organisation was a shambles – No police or marshals at any of the junctions or traffic lights, nor were there any signs so if you didn’t know the area or the route you had to try and keep in touch with the riders in front. The group got split up all the time and I imagine this rider was trying to close the gap.
Not what Hizzy would have wanted and something has to change or the run will have to be abandoned.
Sadly one of the 1200 participants was involved in a fatal accident.
Organisation was a shambles – No police or marshals at any of the junctions or traffic lights, nor were there any signs so if you didn’t know the area or the route you had to try and keep in touch with the riders in front. The group got split up all the time and I imagine this rider was trying to close the gap.
Not what Hizzy would have wanted and something has to change or the run will have to be abandoned.
Wait on the Facts:
Having made the trip from Northern Ireland with a friend ,we were unfortunate enough to come on the first accident where the Air ambulance was already in attendance.Whilst this was a very bad situation we were informed by the police in attendance it was non critical so we wish him a speedy recovery.However it was our understanding the fatal accident occured when a fire appliance was making its way to the first accident and collided with the motorcyclist going to Denholm.Having spoken to Wendy Oliver and others it was not thought at that stage the biker was to blame,nor was he as you suggest "closing the gap"
Until a full investigation is conducted and concluded i think its best to leave the final analysis to the authorities.
Wendy Oliver and Allan Duffus organised the run in Steves memory to the best of there ability (with very limited help from the police!) and when a tragic accident like that happens (and not of there making)surely a little inconvience or gripe like yours is of little importance considering what some poor family are now going through.
Instead of suggesting the run should be abandoned next year why dont you put yourself forward as a marshall next time and help to keep alive a run for who was arguably one of Scotlands best ever riders.
Having made the trip from Northern Ireland with a friend ,we were unfortunate enough to come on the first accident where the Air ambulance was already in attendance.Whilst this was a very bad situation we were informed by the police in attendance it was non critical so we wish him a speedy recovery.However it was our understanding the fatal accident occured when a fire appliance was making its way to the first accident and collided with the motorcyclist going to Denholm.Having spoken to Wendy Oliver and others it was not thought at that stage the biker was to blame,nor was he as you suggest "closing the gap"
Until a full investigation is conducted and concluded i think its best to leave the final analysis to the authorities.
Wendy Oliver and Allan Duffus organised the run in Steves memory to the best of there ability (with very limited help from the police!) and when a tragic accident like that happens (and not of there making)surely a little inconvience or gripe like yours is of little importance considering what some poor family are now going through.
Instead of suggesting the run should be abandoned next year why dont you put yourself forward as a marshall next time and help to keep alive a run for who was arguably one of Scotlands best ever riders.
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Gordy23
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This is a shocking tragedy and my first thoughts are, of course, with the family and friends of the rider who was killed. I read the Dundee Forum which included posts by many who knew him and he sounds like a tremendous person. A terrible, terrible loss.
But I have to say that, in my opinion, it is extremely unfair and unhelpful to jump to conclusions and try to make a link between what happened and any concerns with the way the event was organised.
The cause of the accident will, obviously, be the subject of an investigation.
But I know for a fact that the organisers of the run, who included some of the people who had been closest to Hizzy in life, did everything in their power to make the day as safe and enjoyable as they could for the hundreds of riders who wanted to remember a great rider and a great man.
I think support would be more fitting than premature criticism at this time.
But I have to say that, in my opinion, it is extremely unfair and unhelpful to jump to conclusions and try to make a link between what happened and any concerns with the way the event was organised.
The cause of the accident will, obviously, be the subject of an investigation.
But I know for a fact that the organisers of the run, who included some of the people who had been closest to Hizzy in life, did everything in their power to make the day as safe and enjoyable as they could for the hundreds of riders who wanted to remember a great rider and a great man.
I think support would be more fitting than premature criticism at this time.
Rigormortis
Guest
Woha...........easy there fellows - I'm not blaming anybody but, just like you, expressing an opinion and having taken part in many organised bike runs (memorial and charity) in the past (including as a marshal) I was shocked that there were no marshals out blocking junctions etc. to keep the group together.
I'm not blaming this tragic event on anybody, just pointing out a few things I thought were lacking.......................and what's wrong with that?
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