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Originally Posted by Tim Cullis
Different sets of hazards in various countries. I always remember the sad thread on AdvRider about an inexperienced American who was riding to South America and didn't slow when passing equines who kicked him off the bike. He was permanently paralysed and ended up committing suicide a year later.
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What happened to Clayton with the donkey could happen to any of us on a long trip like that to be fair.
Another point was Clayton was relatively young at 35. Of course you are going to be more safe, if you are 50+ and you are riding 50 mph the whole trip.
Most of the riders who ride down to Patagonia have about 10 close calls like what happened to Clayton. All the training in the world isn't going to protect you against a llama standing in the middle of your lane as you round a blind corner on a mountain highway in Peru.
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