Re: Bolivia's 'Death Road' claims life of U.S. mountain biker

On Apr 25, 12:53=A0am, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Mike Vandeman blathered:
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> > Evolution at work:
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>http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/21/news/Bolivia-US-Tourist-Dea...
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> > LA PAZ, Bolivia: A U.S. tourist has been killed after losing control
> > of his mountain bike and plunging off a cliff while biking down
> > Bolivia's treacherous "Highway of Death," rescue officials said
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> > Firefighter Ramiro Torres told The Associated Press that Kenneth
> > Mitchell died Saturday afternoon after falling about 230 feet (70
> > meters).
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> > Officials at the U.S. Embassy in La Paz confirmed the 56-year-old
> > Mitchell's death but declined to release his hometown.
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> > Mitchell was riding with one of several tourist agencies that offer
> > guided trips down the mountain road, which is known for its
> > breathtaking views, hairpin turns and steep drops.
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> > Bus accidents killed hundreds of Bolivians a year there until a new,
> > paved highway was opened in 2007.
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> Dude, the guy was cycling on a ROAD. That is NOT mountain biking.
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> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
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It doesn't matter to the Lying Chef...I mean Iron chef. He is an
idiot. He's only out to promote the injury to all bikers and he can't
deny this. recent quote. "break a leg" to a cyclist on the forums. Yet
he will deny he said this as usual. A person that dodges all questions
is truly a dishonest person such as he.