Hi There,
I'm new to this forum but was reading about this in my local paper recently as it happened right by my work. I was first informed of it when one of our customers popped in and had driven past the incident right after it had happened and confirmed the graphic nature you have mentioned.
My BIG worry is that I know there are more and more kids/teenagers riding these types of bikes not only without brakes but also no headwear and worse still (and this as happened more times than I can remember) but cycling erratically all over the road in the evening with no lights and no flourescent colours of any kind. I wonder if there should be something done about it as cyclist injuries/fatalities seem to be on the up and as a Father of 3 children (Boy of 13 and 2 Girls 4 and 18 Months) I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for a parent to hear that their child has been injured or worse in an accident like this!
I was thinking of getting some sort of petition signed to ensure that riders who like to have the thrill of jumping about etc at tracks still can do but don't put their lives in danger by doing it on public roads WITHOUT BRAKES, WITHOUT HEAR PROTECTION AND WITHOUT LIGHTS! as it is utter madness!
Just a final note to say my heartfelt thoughts go to Lee's family and also is riding buddy who witnessed the terrible ordeal. RIP
Cheers,
Gouldy77