The fatal Robert Hurd incident on a Texas roadway serves as a somber reminder of the risks faced by cyclists.
A 62-year-old Middletown, Connecticut, cyclist named Robert Hurd set out on a cross-country ride with a noble purpose. His goal was to gather money for a charity that supported the wounded in bicycle accidents and educated drivers and bikers alike.
“Please Be Kind to Cyclists” was an organization that served as a symbol of the safety and compassion Hurd sought to spread.
Hurd had no idea of his terrible destiny when he set off on his incredible voyage, which had started in San Francisco and was going to end in his homeland of Connecticut.
For bikers, the open road may be an exciting place, but it can also be dangerous. On this particular day, one of those risks would take this ardent rider’s life.
