Nataly 38 #1 December 1, 2011 Lucky for me I am first one in the office 'cause I just burst into uncontrollable laughter!! So I was riding the bike to the office... Lots of traffic, as usual, and was filtering carefully, as usual... When this car pulled out without looking - as usual. I saw him in just enough time to react by breaking instead of swerving (which obviously would have been the better option) and tipped the bike about 1 inch from his car. When I got up, the guy got out of his car, helped me get the bike back up and looked at it in a very concerned manner: "is your bike ok???" (It is ok - broken indicator light and scratched mirror is the only minor damage... Apart from my bruised ego, that is!)"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 625 #2 December 1, 2011 Glad you and bike are ok.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #3 December 1, 2011 Quote Glad you and bike are ok. Thanks I drive like a little old granny and look totally retarded with gear from head-to-toe, but at least it means if I do have an accident I probably won't be too mangled!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 December 1, 2011 Glad you're ok. Keep wearing all the gear. I wiped out on a dirt road 4 days ago. Not a scratch on me, by I hyper extened my knee or something. I'm blaming the chain I tightened before the ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 December 1, 2011 Keep on wearing the gear! Especially if it's leather... Tight leather... ;) Glad the bike is fine! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divinfool 0 #6 December 1, 2011 LOL...Bodies heal...bikes on the other hand do not Fear is the thief of dreams..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #7 December 1, 2011 Safest way to ride a bicycle is just like a motorcycle and that is to assume that people will pull out in front of you at all intersections. They see you, but they do not take action because of the time delay in seeing and recognizing. That is the reality of it and it's not going to change. Know that it's going to happen and pretend that you are invisible. It's the only safe way to ride a bike. I ride a motorcycle all the time, but have give up on the bicycle on public roads. Too many accidents and for me, it's just not worth the risk.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 December 1, 2011 Quote Safest way to ride a bicycle I'm pretty sure Nat was riding her ninja.... Unless she has one of them fancy bicycles with indicator lights Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 December 1, 2011 QuoteI ride a motorcycle all the time, but have give up on the bicycle on public roads. Too many accidents and for me, it's just not worth the risk. It's obviously your call, and I don't live where you live, but, if you think one is more prone to accident then the other, I think you are fooling yourself. I put about as many miles on the motorbike as the bike each year (about 4 to 5000) and I'd say I'd have just as many close calls with either. And most of these miles are commuting (well, all of the motorbike's are, and about 1/2 the bike miles).Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #10 December 1, 2011 QuoteQuoteI ride a motorcycle all the time, but have give up on the bicycle on public roads. Too many accidents and for me, it's just not worth the risk. It's obviously your call, and I don't live where you live, but, if you think one is more prone to accident then the other, I think you are fooling yourself. I put about as many miles on the motorbike as the bike each year (about 4 to 5000) and I'd say I'd have just as many close calls with either. And most of these miles are commuting (well, all of the motorbike's are, and about 1/2 the bike miles). They are both dangerous and a high risk, but I feel safer on my motorcycle. I rarely ride without the proper gear and that includes a much better helmet, pants, gloves and jacket. On my bicycle, riding with traffic, I just feel too venerable and unaware of what is behind me. It's the law around here to ride with traffic, but that doesn't feel as safe. Could easily be perception though. I'm always open to learning and different opinions. I generally ride about 7-10,000 miles a year and have been very lucky to have never been in an accident. I have avoided quite a few though!Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #11 December 1, 2011 Quote On my bicycle, riding with traffic, I just feel too venerable and unaware of what is behind me. http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/sprintech-bar-end-mirrors Quote It's the law around here to ride with traffic, but that doesn't feel as safe. You think being a salmon would make you safer???"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #12 December 1, 2011 Nice looking mirrors... Going to have to order a set. tanks.... Now it's off to the shark tank......Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 December 1, 2011 Quote Quote On my bicycle, riding with traffic, I just feel too venerable and unaware of what is behind me. http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/sprintech-bar-end-mirrors Quote It's the law around here to ride with traffic, but that doesn't feel as safe. You think being a salmon would make you safer??? Heh heh - salmon!! Here you are allowed to filter. Not only this but the guy was turning into the road (not at an intersection but pulling out of a driveway) so he did NOT have the right of way. Technically he is wholly at fault, but I could easily have avoided dropping the bike. I saw him well in advance and even honked - I just hesitated too much before I decided to hit the brakes rather than swerve... In hindsight, given he was turning left and across the road swerving would have almost certainly resulted in a collision. Meh... Live and learn. I did everything right just not quickly enough..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malta_Dog 0 #14 December 1, 2011 Glad you're unhurt... Been there, done that (with a bit more damage to the bike, but not a scratch on me thanks to the gear). Now, when I'm splitting lanes or even riding through heavy traffic, I switch on my hi-beam and 4 blinkers. I won't get mad anymore at people who don't see me, I consider it my job to avoid everyone. That being said, people on the phone, reading the newspaper or putting make-up while driving still make my blood boil... All your dropzone are belong to us!!!!111! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #15 December 1, 2011 QuoteThat being said, people on the phone, reading the newspaper or putting make-up while driving still make my blood boil... As do the bike riders that swerve in and out of lanes, drive in between lanes to beat the traffic and accelerate to well above the speed limit causing their bikes to make that horrible loud whine."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #16 December 1, 2011 Quote Quote That being said, people on the phone, reading the newspaper or putting make-up while driving still make my blood boil... As do the bike ridersall road users that swerve in and out of lanes, drive in between lanes to beat the traffic and accelerate to well above the speed limit causing their bikes vehicles to make that horrible loud whine. fify (and yes, I've had cars split lanes on me before)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #17 December 1, 2011 I just think its hypocritical that they say share the road and look twice for motorcycles when they're doing shit like that... I can't see you coming at the speed of sound riding the line in between cars."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #18 December 1, 2011 Quote I just think its hypocritical that they say share the road and look twice for motorcycles when they're doing shit like that... I can't see you coming at the speed of sound riding the line in between cars. And they wont even notice the baton night stick being held out the window in time (WHACK)... I kid I kid..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #19 December 1, 2011 Can't tell you how many times I have wished I could open my door in time..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 79 #20 December 1, 2011 QuoteCan't tell you how many times I have wished I could open my door in time... Sounds like a serious anger problem... Lighten up a little. You really want someone hurt?Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #21 December 1, 2011 Nope, but is it too much to ask for someone to follow the rules of the road?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #22 December 1, 2011 QuoteNope, but is it too much to ask for someone to follow the rules of the road? All you can really do is tell yourself Karma will get those motherfuckers down the road. Anybody remember the series of pictures I posted of a dismembered motorcycle rider who wiped out going 180+ mph several years ago?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #23 December 1, 2011 And they will blame the other guy for not sharing the road and not looking twice for motorcycles."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 December 1, 2011 Quote Quote Can't tell you how many times I have wished I could open my door in time... Sounds like a serious anger problem... Lighten up a little. You really want someone hurt? Quite... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #25 December 1, 2011 And all I'm saying is riding a motorcycle comes with responsibilities. Wanna race it, go to a track. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
