Almost got hit by a car

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That's a really good point, Lisa. I need to rethink my car vs. bike philosophy a bit. It's not like it's a trivial thing...if I get hit by a car at a speed like that, I'm dead. Or I'd be wishing I was dead because my injuries would be so serious. It's not like I'm in a hurry to get somewhere. I'm just out there to have fun and get some exercise! By the way, I had a great 32 mile ride today...no close encounters...and I tried out the "halt" signal with one car. For what it's worth, they did stay stopped, so that was good.

Hey I did exactly a 32 mile ride today as well! You and I were probably riding at the same time!

Lately, just driving around in the car has been terrifying...I think people around here have forgotten how to drive. The other day, I almost got in 3 car wrecks within just a few miles. And it's not me! I swear! It's other drivers crossing over the yellow line onto my side of the street, running stop signs, and generally driving like morons.

I suspect cells phones account for a lot of that meandering irratic driving. It's scary.
Speaking of scary, I saw two boys looking about 11 years old on mountain bikes in town today, speeding down the street leaping on and off the sidewalk over and over, dodging between parked cars, IN TRAFFIC, no helmets, talking on cell phones all the while.

Stay safe, friend.

[cinnamon_toast]

I'm glad you're ok... Interesting point about the "stop" hand signal. But how can you brake quickly and effectively with only one hand?

[Duck on Wheels]

...Speaking of scary, I saw two boys looking about 11 years old on mountain bikes in town today, speeding down the street leaping on and off the sidewalk over and over, dodging between parked cars, IN TRAFFIC, no helmets, talking on cell phones all the while.

Stay safe, friend.

Uh Huh. 11. So in just three years they can be out there learning to drive. In just five they can be driving a big, heavy, and very likely speeding car on the road. And they may have no more sense then than they do now