What would you do...

nix · Aug 7, 2013

This honestly sounds like my every day commute. If I were paranoid I would swear that drivers are intentionally coming up with new and more spastic ways to murder me to death with their cages. The truth is that, as soon as you strap on your helmet, you and your bike magically become invisible to all other motorists as well as most bicycles and pedestrians. Just take a deep breath and remind yourself that you are completely invisible before every ride and things make more sense.

bronch · Aug 7, 2013

I've had days like this and sometimes there is just nothing you can do about it. It's strange and I don't believe in fate, but some days question my belief. You can be pissed, act out, kick someone's ass, throw spark plugs through windshields, rip off side mirrors, etc... Doesn't change the fact while you're on a bike you're essentially a bug on the windshield no matter how tough you are. It sucks, but I ride like everyone is going to take me out. On the other hand, I have more days where I feel charmed.

jjsC6 · Aug 7, 2013

I'm sorry to say this, but this does not sound right to me. First all you say one pulled 5 feet in front of you but you swerved out of the way. You avoided another at ten feet. At five or ten feet there is zero chance of avoiding a collision. It's doubtful a rider can avoid a collision at fifty feet.

In my 25 years of riding I have not had a single really close call. I've had people do things that had I not been driving defensively I may have had a collision, but the end result is I have never gotten within probably fifty feet of a real collision.

I know it happens. But if it happened three times in one ride I would be wondering if I'm putting myself into that position.

BAIBAICOP · Aug 7, 2013

Xbox said:
Some days when I go out for a ride, it just doesn't feel right.

You get to know those days.

If its a pleasure ride I usually curtail, if its a journey, I take the car

This! My own example: went for a ride, got 1mi down the street and saw a deer waiting patiently at a ....... crosswalk for the walk signal! Sometimes you see stuff you know is just wrong. Trust your gut, it will save your life.

White13Pani · Aug 7, 2013

After riding my bike for a massive two weeks (in total) all summer I've learned that I need to care about no one but myself while on the road. .... the rest of the people out there. The majority of car drivers could care less if they take you out. Speed, swerve, stop, do what you need to make it home alive. (No, this isn't an excuse to do 186 *cough one arm* cough*).
Within reason of course.

I'm young and stupid so I've been known to cut off a few cars back which is just immature, and frankly quite stupid. Remember- car vs bike. CAR will win the showdown no matter what. Stay safe in MA. Come down to NJ if ya wanna experience ALL the wackjobs.

Zaid1199 · Aug 8, 2013

jjsC6 said:
I'm sorry to say this, but this does not sound right to me. First all you say one pulled 5 feet in front of you but you swerved out of the way. You avoided another at ten feet. At five or ten feet there is zero chance of avoiding a collision. It's doubtful a rider can avoid a collision at fifty feet.

In my 25 years of riding I have not had a single really close call. I've had people do things that had I not been driving defensively I may have had a collision, but the end result is I have never gotten within probably fifty feet of a real collision.

I know it happens. But if it happened three times in one ride I would be wondering if I'm putting myself into that position.

simple you don't have to understand, just asking what would you do, and after 25 years maybe you extra lucky wherever the place you go.

Zaid1199 · Aug 8, 2013

Denver Rick said:
And don't mean to lecture, everybody on here knows how to ride. But to calm my rage at idiot drivers, I try my best (doesn't always work) to focus on what I could have done different, not what they could have done different. There will always be idiots, and my skills can ALWAYS be improved.

i agree with you, i feel more now than ever i have to be sharper, more keen, whose not looking to take me out or anybody for that matter. The bottom line is once no big deal, twice unlucky Coincidence, three times too many in same evening. I think what gets me is if you hear a harley with pipes every one usually looks, so why not with 1199, is not loud? I know mine is and i'm positive the rest of you 1199 owners say deal, so for the last guy who wasn't paying attention got ass reemed out, maybe he won't take out one of you guys since he is now a little more aware or scared.

jjsC6 · Aug 8, 2013

Zaid1199 said:
simple you don't have to understand, just asking what would you do, and after 25 years maybe you extra lucky wherever the place you go.

I don't doubt that there is some luck involved. But a lot of the luck is a result of our own actions.

Stangar · Aug 13, 2013

It's all about RISK. You can greatly reduce your risk by not riding at night. Many people are driving borderline drunk and their minds are everywhere but inside that car. Also, most animals come out at night (four and two legged variety).
Risk can be further reduced by avoiding rush hour traffic (if there's such a thing in your area).

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