Commuting by bike exclusively, and training for racing from 2009-2014. I only ever got hit by 2 SUVs at one time, but that is the one that broke my neck and back in 2014. Most of the rest were from people turning in and out of driveways or parallel parking spots. In the six crashes, three I rode away from with only road rash from going down. Three of the seven were totalled SUVs. I was faster than most e-bikes before lithium battery e-bikes were really a mass market thing. Back then, I averaged around 400 miles per week on the bike. I was one of the most hardcore roadies out there.
My dad warned me about using bicycles and motorcycles on the public roads based on his experience in the 50s. It was dangerous even then, and it’s only gotten worse with the number of cars and roads designed strictly for automobiles in general. Driving in traffic in a big car is scary enough; the people out there are insane.
I looked into an e-bike for getting to work a few years back. The range and time would have worked, and I travel during the light hours. But I couldn’t find a safe way to make it happen, even through back roads. Probably for the best, eventually someone would probably have got me.
I’ve gotten 8 hours a half dozen times in 12 years. Most are 3-5hrs. It will be what kills me… along with all the other stuff. Don’t break your spine. Not recommended. Thanks tho.
I’ve been hit by 7 cars. What is your excuse?
All at the same time?
Commuting by bike exclusively, and training for racing from 2009-2014. I only ever got hit by 2 SUVs at one time, but that is the one that broke my neck and back in 2014. Most of the rest were from people turning in and out of driveways or parallel parking spots. In the six crashes, three I rode away from with only road rash from going down. Three of the seven were totalled SUVs. I was faster than most e-bikes before lithium battery e-bikes were really a mass market thing. Back then, I averaged around 400 miles per week on the bike. I was one of the most hardcore roadies out there.
My dad warned me about using bicycles and motorcycles on the public roads based on his experience in the 50s. It was dangerous even then, and it’s only gotten worse with the number of cars and roads designed strictly for automobiles in general. Driving in traffic in a big car is scary enough; the people out there are insane.
I looked into an e-bike for getting to work a few years back. The range and time would have worked, and I travel during the light hours. But I couldn’t find a safe way to make it happen, even through back roads. Probably for the best, eventually someone would probably have got me.
Damn… I feel like after the second time I’d be done. You’re metal AF!
Ouch dawg. Hope you get some good sleep now and then.
I’ve gotten 8 hours a half dozen times in 12 years. Most are 3-5hrs. It will be what kills me… along with all the other stuff. Don’t break your spine. Not recommended. Thanks tho.
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In a row?
Try not to get hit by any cars on the way to the parking lot!
I’m an OFFICE WORKER
Try not to get hit by any cars on the way through the parking lot!
Damn, that joke falls pretty flat when you change dicks to cars.
All cars are driven by dicks
“Try not to get hit by any cars on the way through the dicks lot”
I love it.
I’ve driven over the same bicyclist 7 times. What is your excuse?
Meow mother fucker
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