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Thread: Too Close for Comfort
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05-28-2008, 04:58 AM #1
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Too Close for Comfort
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On my commute to work this morning I had my mirror sheared off by a mini van that got a bit too close. It happened too fast to even get scared or upset; no loss of control over the bike, etc. I hate commuting without a mirror so the ride home will suck!
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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05-28-2008, 05:06 AM #2
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05-28-2008, 05:09 AM #3
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Geez, that does sound too close!!! Glad you handled it so well! I'm impressed you didn't get mad.
Try to convince yourself the ride home will be fun. Think positively! You're a great rider. You proved so this morning. You're going to be fine!
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05-28-2008, 05:16 AM #4
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Holy cow! What a nut job for getting so close! I'm glad you weren't hurt.
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05-28-2008, 05:23 AM #5
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Whewww! Thank heaven you're OK!!
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05-28-2008, 05:48 AM #6
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Idiots abound. glad only your mirror got hit.
I got too close for my comfort to a pedestrian last night.
What an idiot: he was walking around his car, facing me, off the sidewalk, on the bikepath, and clearly saw me coming at 30+ kph. I thought he was safely on his sidewalk again when the moment I passed him, he stepped off again.
I hollered at him and boy do I hope I caused him a major fright = learning experience, and I am NOT sorry.
There are dozens of riders coming that way on an evening, what is he, stoopid?It's a little secret you didn't know about us women. We're all closet Visigoths.
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05-28-2008, 05:49 AM #7
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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I am pissed, but I'm grateful that nothing more happened. Not sure I should tell DP about this.
Yeah, the mirror stuck out from my bar end. I'm looking at something new that will project less.I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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05-28-2008, 06:24 AM #8
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Glad you're ok. Yep, could have been a lot worse! Kudos to you for your excellent bike handling skills.
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05-28-2008, 06:33 AM #9
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Wow, Nicole, glad you're ok. The first thing I thought was "she'd better not tell Michelle about this, or she'll never commute by bike again."
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05-28-2008, 07:25 AM #10
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The best mirror I've ever owned:
http://www.ortliebusa.com/cartgenie/...sp?pid=4&cid=4
I got it from the Rivendell website.
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05-28-2008, 07:30 AM #11
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Whew! Glad to hear you are ok! Don't be intimidated and stand firm on your ride home. You'll be ok!
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05-28-2008, 07:58 AM #12
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HA! I had the same thought go through my head!!! Originally Posted by divingbiker
Wow, Nicole, glad you're ok. The first thing I thought was "she'd better not tell Michelle about this, or she'll never commute by bike again."
I'm really glad you're okay, Nicole. Good job holdin' it together.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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05-28-2008, 08:14 AM #13
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I second the Ultralight mirror option! I got mine recently (also from the Rivendell website) for a bike tour and love it. Easy to adjust while riding, if you need to. I have mine attached so that it hangs under the handlebar, rather than above or out to the side.
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