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PART II
APPENDIX H.
FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE VERY HAZARDOUS
WARNING
DO NOT RIDE OVER STICKS OR DEBRIS (FOREIGN OBJECTS).
We are aware of rare but very serious accidents where a foreign object was kicked up,
entered the spokes of the front wheel, was swept around and either broke the fork or
stopped the wheel. The forensic evidence was clear, even if the object itself could not later
be located.
See Part II, Section D for some information on how frame and fork materials can be broken.
AVOID RIDING OVER STICKS, DEBRIS:
The riders were taken by surprise and crashed hard. As many riders know, the road side
can be littered with a great variety of debris. Common items are sticks, branches, auto
parts and trash.
BE AWARE OF THE PATH AHEAD, TO AVOID:
Scan ahead and if you see debris ride around it. Before moving from your predictable path
of travel, look over your shoulder to be sure you can do so safely. If you are riding with a
group and at the front, point out debris.
RIDING OVER OR INTO DEBRIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT, WITH RISK OF
SERIOUS INJURY, PARALYSIS OR DEATH.
