Founder of Barbados’ Bike Hash House Harriers, Francie Ammon, is calling for stiffer penalties for motorists as she bemoaned the users who “don’t want to share” the road. Ammon, who revealed another cyclist was seriously injured recently, said not everyone respected the request to leave at least 1.5 metres between them and riders even though there were signs posted on some roads. “There was an initial improvement but I think …
A memorial has been set up along Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church, in honour of Melanie Watts who died in March. The 36-year-old cyclist died after a collision on that road. During a short ceremony representatives of the Barbados Bike Hash House Harriers said they hoped to increase awareness about road safety and urged motorists to be more careful. The memorial includes a white bicycle, which was attached to a …