5 Motorcyclists killed

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Maybe we could learn from this sensless tragedy...Maybe proper following distances, staggered formations, maybe even riding fast enough Honda Accord drivers dont get bored and try a suicide pass?

They might well have been doing all of the above. There's just no accounting for the stupidity of some people. I've had someone pass me, half in my lane and half on the shoulder, when he didn't think that I was riding fast enough IN THE SLOW LANE, when the speed of traffic was about 30 MPH. Almost hit me and flipped me off while doing it, too.

*EDIT* Crap, next time I'll check the length of the thread before posting a reply to page 1

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

It was in flat land cali near mexico in the desert... no harm with no curves. Right?

Yeah, until something unexpected happens- like other traffic wanting to pass your pirate parade or drunken clowns coming the other way. Side by side = no escape route.