Biker Down – David Meek  This just in.  From: Dan David Meek was
a cool dude. Once Prez of Chattanooga Bike Club, currently a
Frame builder (Privateer bikes) and an all around great guy. I
met him a few years ago at a mountain bike fest outside of
Cleveland TN on Chilhowee mountain. Super cool and was one of
those guys who “got it”.  I’ll send an update on whether or not
charges are pressed as soon as I know.   From the article linked
above:  Friends of David Meek say this could have been
prevented. “If drivers knew the law and respected the law we
wouldn’t be here today,” says Minya James of Outdoor
Chattanooga.  The state of Tennessee requires that driver allow
three feet of clearance between their vehicle and cyclists when
passing. “The roads belong to cyclists as well. In this state a
bicycle is legally considered a vehicle. We have the same rights
and laws protecting us,” says James. Friday March 6th  …A
bicyclist died in a morning crash in Chattanooga. Police
identified the cyclist as 51 year old David