Maggy Wolanske is a multimedia journalist with Denver7.
DOUGLAS COUNTY , Colo. — A longtime cyclist has partnered with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to change the relationship between motorists and cyclists on Colorado roadways.Gary Robinson recognized that sharing his survival of a near-life-ending crash could help change the narrative out on the roads. A passion for cycling came early on for Robinson. At the age of 5, he would steal his brother's bike and try to go as fast as he could before getting caught.
'While in the hospital, Robinson said he received several messages about a Facebook post that looked like photos of the crash he was in. When he looked at the post, he could not believe what others were commenting.'Most of them didn't know it was me because I knew these guys. I actually know them, almost every one of the guys who posted. But they were just ignorant comments. You know, 'Cyclists shouldn't be on the road anyway.
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