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08-06-19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 277
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Posted By gshastings

The subject of the thread is not single vehicle...

The subject of the thread is not single vehicle accidents. It's the risks of riding a bicycle on streets with motor vehicles. If you do not understand that your chances of serious injury, or death,...
08-06-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,357
Posted By gshastings

Agreed. Even walking on the sidewalk, with your...

Agreed. Even walking on the sidewalk, with your back to oncoming traffic, is stupid. Walk on the other side of the road, facing oncoming traffic (if sidewalks and other factors are conducive).
08-06-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,357
Posted By gshastings

Odds of serious injury or death if hit by motor...

Odds of serious injury or death if hit by motor vehicle while you are in a motor vehicle, fairly low.
Odds of serious injury or death in the same situation while you are on a bicycle, MUCH higher....
08-05-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,357
Posted By gshastings

Odds of dying on your couch from flesh-eating...

Odds of dying on your couch from flesh-eating bacteria...VERY close to zero.
Odds of dying while riding your bike on streets with motor vehicle traffic MUCH greater than zero.
08-05-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,357
Posted By gshastings

Your fears are justified. It's called WISDOM. If...

Your fears are justified. It's called WISDOM. If you are on a bicycle, and you are involved with ANY collision with a motor vehicle, YOU will lose! Period!
It's amazing how many of the responses on...
02-11-19, 03:30 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 73,276
Posted By gshastings

Whole bunch of memories for me here! The one and...

Whole bunch of memories for me here! The one and only bike I ever purchased was in that era, a 1980 Trek 715 which I still own, and ride frequently. One of my good friends had a visitor, who I only...
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