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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 3:01 pm
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Mike Jacoubowsky
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Originally Posted by slippahs
You folks need to understand that give it a little poor weather and it gets really bad. I've almost lost my life to a car crash near the turn off to Mauna Kea about a decade ago in light misty weather. It was a one car accident, granted we were going 5 mph over the speed limit... Until those major construction projects are completed, with the first phase set for completion next year, I don't think I'll be traveling Saddle Road anytime soon. Saddle Road has come a long way since. Just my two cents.

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So, I'm just guessing here, you wouldn't think it a good road for a bicycle?
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