Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I approach cycling like I would poker. Everything in front of me is about smart play. What comes up from behind is about luck.
I agree with this.
I've been full-time bike commuting since 2008. Averaging between five to eight thousand miles per year. Very experienced and comfortable riding in traffic. But I got hit for the first time in January, left hook at a busy intersection. The drivers fault for sure (she said "I never saw you" despite my bright colors and bright lights), but in retrospect I chose a poor route and let my guard down for just a short time and paid the price. I should have seen it coming. I was lucky to get off with a mildly seperated shoulder and minimal bike damage - it could have been worse. I've got a new route and a new awarness that even for experienced cyclists, disaster is just a mind-wander away.