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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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Default PSA...another death on BRP..........

..I know, I know.
Just warning folk on here......
Let's be more careful and aware of our abilities......
p/s: Through Wednesday morning, 80 motorcycle riders have died on South Carolina roads in 2021....

https://www.yahoo.com/news/74-old-ge...183200360.html
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 01:28 PM
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74 years old ... Doing what he loved ... If it's time to have your ticket punched there a lot worse ways ... Adios George :<(
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 01:35 PM
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My first thought too Larry.
I haven't ridden that much of BRP.
Thought the speed limit was low?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 01:41 PM
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The Skyline Drive is 35 mph and rigidly enforced ... BRP is 45 mph with some areas down to 35 mph
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 02:36 PM
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The Casper Tribune (WY) reported in this morning’s paper that 6 motorcyclists have died since the Sturgis Rally began this year. Not to mention the injuries.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 02:53 PM
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Very sad for sure. I hate to hear these stories but agree it is important to always remember that bad things can happen anywhere at any time. We live an hour off the Parkway and ride it all the time.Our favorite place to ride. I was up there last Saturday solo and the wife and I both the weekend before. You must stay focused even at 45mph. Especially watching for deer!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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Sad but When it's your time......
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 04:01 PM
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Default Many deaths around here

It’s almost been a weekly thing in this area. MC fatalities. I don’t remember it ever being this bad before.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 05:55 PM
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...wifey and I spend a lot of time on the BRP when it is hot outside.
Always cool and is close in for us.
As the years go by, seems like people use it for a byway for travel to
Asheville or Boone to parts further on either way. Thus speeds go up.

Tailgating and illegal passing are becoming more common. Collisions with
animals and vehicles seem to increase more every year.




 
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