Well that was a near miss
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After 30 odd years in the saddle I've developed my own brand of defensive riding and when the traffic stops I always filter to the front so that so if someone behind fails to stop I'm not the one that gets rear-ended.
Well, it stood me in good stead today: As I filtered past the end car, white van man behind me slammed straight into the back of it. I stopped to help and the damage and injuries were significant.
Good job I didn't stop at the end of that queue – I'd have been squished. As it stood, my only damage was to my underwear! I reckon that's the closest I've ever been to a crash without actually being in one. Methinks that alcohol may be consumed later.
Bikers... Be careful out there.
Well, it stood me in good stead today: As I filtered past the end car, white van man behind me slammed straight into the back of it. I stopped to help and the damage and injuries were significant.
Good job I didn't stop at the end of that queue – I'd have been squished. As it stood, my only damage was to my underwear! I reckon that's the closest I've ever been to a crash without actually being in one. Methinks that alcohol may be consumed later.
Bikers... Be careful out there.
Harji said:
...Another tip for myself, if at the front at red lights and cars approaching, I remain in gear until the car has stopped behind me so I can get the hell out of the way if I feel they may not stop, sometimes I tap my brake repeatably to ensure they see me.
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