Not Your Typical Road Obstruction
A bike-commuter from Missoula, Montana was riding to work the other day when he suddenly collided with a 300 pound bear. Jim Litz, a 57 year-old schoolteacher, stated, “I didn’t have time to respond. I never even hit my brakes.” Litz estimates that he was going about 25 mph when the collision occurred. He T-boned the bear and the two went tumbling down the road. Amazingly enough Litz escaped with just a cracked helmet and a few bruised ribs…and a great bear story. His cyclocross bike, which looks to be a Motobecane from the photo, was virtually unscathed as well. His respect for the animal following the crash is commendable….he stated, “I was lucky. I was truly lucky, because I accosted the bear and he let me live. I truly respect them. They’re beautiful creatures.” 
-lauren
September 12th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Beautiful Creatures?!?!? More like godless killing machines.
September 17th, 2008 at 2:05 am
well i think they’re beautiful creatures. thanks for the story, lauren.