Last weekend two of us were cycling down from the gate at Whistler Olympic Park on Sunday morning [May 16] when a white pickup pulled out from the parking area downhill of the bridge to the Callaghan County parking.
The driver seemed to wait until we were almost at the parking area before pulling out in front of us and then driving uphill in our lane.
The only reason I did not run head on into him was because I was being cautious and had started to slow before he pulled out.
Myself and my riding partner had to come to a full stop (from over 50 kilometres per hour) to avoid a collision.
I would please ask that drivers to be more aware of the cyclists on the road (and XC skiers on roller skis).
I will give the driver the benefit of the doubt that he did not see us, or realize how fast we were travelling, but not paying attention is no excuse in the event you run over someone.
Must admit, I am feeling a bit vulnerable here as I had a motorcyclist try and run me off the road the weekend before on Highway 99.
Everyone please ride and drive safe out there.
Bob Deeks // Whistler
