Club president Ted Koreb reported that he was in touch with Daryl Tulimeri, president of the Capital Cycling Club, who was arranging a ride in memory of David Lee Hunter to raise awareness among drivers and cyclists about bicycle safety.
David Lee Hunter
Saturday, April 29th at about 8:19am, while David Lee Hunter, an avid cyclist, was cycling along Hammond Road in Raleigh, a car veered to the right and struck David. He was killed instantly. It was a sad and tragic event that touched every cyclist deeply. After the shock and horror thoughts had passed, a desire to remember David and bring awareness to motorists and cyclists of road safety and the cyclist's right to use the road came to mind. Daryl Tulimeri, President of Capital Cycling Club, organized a ride to do just that.
May 4th, at 6:00pm, about 35 cyclists, including members of NCBC, gathered at the Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh to help remember David and get the word out on bicycling safety. The ride had a police escort and news coverage by ABC Channel 11. We proceeded on the very road where David was killed. During the ride David's widow, Beverly, and their son Gregory were present and were very touched by our act of support.
David and Beverly were very involved with Haven House, a program that shelters troubled young men who have experienced problems in their homes, communities or schools. If anyone would like to help remember David, you can send a contribution on his behalf to Haven House, 706 Hillsboro St., Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Bruce Rosar reported that he had prepared a draft "Cyclists Bill of Rights and Duties" for submission to Scott Lane, administrator for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
David Cole and Alan Egge will be the co-directors of the Summer Rally.
The Fall Rally directors will be Carol Schroeder and Ted Koreb.
Bruce Rosar has agreed to take the position of club vice-president which was vacated when Ted Koreb took over as president.