Lin Osbourne

“That's a personal position for me. I think ultimately every cyclist will have to sort of make that determination for themselves.”

Lin Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

Osbourne said every cyclist will have to make their own determination about whether to continue cycling after the crash.

“I've been road cycling for about 40 years, so I will continue to road cycle,”

Lin Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

Osbourne said he plans to keep cycling even after the tragedy that killed Patrick Turner.

“I understand that the road is a shared resource ... but we're out there to enjoy the day, to enjoy being outdoors and to enjoy being with each other,”

Lin Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

Osbourne discussed the shared nature of roads and cyclists' intentions while riding.

“When things like this happen, it's just a reminder that no matter how much we police ourselves, there are circumstances that are well beyond our control,”

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Osbourne rides often with the group of cyclists that was struck near Holly Springs.

“I will continue, but I recognize that it's an inescapable risk, and I would hope that people would be considerate of one another,”

Lin Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

Osbourne said he has adjusted the time of day he cycles to avoid high traffic and hopes people will be considerate of one another.

“We are going to make it a top priority to be safe, and we would just hope that motorists would make that a priority themselves and see us as people and not obstacles.”

Lin Osbourne · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-08

Osbourne urged motorists to see cyclists as people and not obstacles.