greggery peccary wrote:
> "Garrison Hilliard" > wrote in message
> ...
>> This is a peak time of year for deer crashes, even in heavily
>> populated areas.
>>
>
> i almost crushed a squirrel yesterday, but hitting a deer on a bike
> would be something...anyone ever?...naw!

I came way too close for comfort to being absolutely creamed by a large buck
at Cuyamaca State Park (CA). Came bounding out of the brush right across my
path as I was /flying/ down a nice smooth singletrack. No doubt in my mind
whatsoever that it would have killed me if I'd been 10-15 feet faster.

Could see it happening on a road bike, too, but not nearly as likely I
wouldn't think. Still... watch out!