Gila Race
Overlapped Wheels - Two riders down
How it happens: Your front wheel passes the rear wheel of the rider in front of you, shrinking the amount of space and...
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Overlapped Wheels - Two riders down
How it happens: Your front wheel passes the rear wheel of the rider in front of you, shrinking the amount of space and time you have to respond to whatever he does—and increasing the odds of bumping into him.
Avoid it: Watch the pack so that you know when riders up front are slowing. Overlaps often happen on corners, when riders scrub speed; anticipate by coasting a bit into the corner. Leave enough room so that if the rider in front of you stands—which pushes his bike back underneath him about 6 inches—he won't overlap your front wheel.
This photo was shot during 29th annual Tour of the Gila May 2015.
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How it happens: Your front wheel passes the rear wheel of the rider in front of you, shrinking the amount of space and time you have to respond to whatever he does—and increasing the odds of bumping into him.
Avoid it: Watch the pack so that you know when riders up front are slowing. Overlaps often happen on corners, when riders scrub speed; anticipate by coasting a bit into the corner. Leave enough room so that if the rider in front of you stands—which pushes his bike back underneath him about 6 inches—he won't overlap your front wheel.
This photo was shot during 29th annual Tour of the Gila May 2015.
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Cookie1
May 04, 2015
Great human interest picture showing what bicycle racers face when they collide. Amazing how they learn to take their spills and keep injuries to a minimum, especially when you think of all the exposed skin and the blistering speeds they ride.
1Ernesto
May 04, 2015
This happened with one lap to go, so I would estimate that they hit the tires and iron barriers at a speed of 25 MPH. These guys are amazing athletes and brave!
1Ernesto
May 07, 2015
Oh for sure OUCH! It is wonderful to see how fast these super athletes recover, and will be racing the next day.
reginaldgargaro67
May 17, 2015
the 1st word that came to mind was ouch valerie beat me to it great capture ernesto
1Ernesto
May 18, 2015
It is a photo of the human spirit = if you love what you are doing no price is too much.......
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