I know we've all be told to ride as if we're invisible and everybody's out to get us, but sometimes it seems so true it's ridiculous!

I went to meet the hubby for lunch today, and had a pickup come over right on top of me in a turning lane at a stop light. I was behind another bike and had almost come to a complete stop, but saw him in enough time to stop sooner to keep from getting run over.

Then I went for a ride after lunch because I hadn't taken my bike out in almost two weeks and needed to get it out on the road for a while. Shoot, who am I kidding? I just wanted to RIDE! Was riding along a two lane road, and a car decided the person in front of him wasn't going fast enough, so decided to pass. If I hadn't slowed down and swerved over into the right portion of the lane, I'd have gotten hit head-on. AAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!

And that doesn't even count the close calls my hubby told me he had today.

Other than that, I genuinely enjoyed my ride today. I needed it, and felt much better afterward...although it was hot as heck!

Sorry, just had to vent!

 

They get worse as the week goes on as all the cagers are frustrated by work. Glad to hear you avoided them both.

 

Thanks Anubiss! People just get in such a hurry and don't even think about the consequences sometimes.

 

Good heads up,,,,,Comming close always makesme feel more alive.....

 

Is that what that feeling is?? I was too ticked off at first to feel scared, but when I thought about it later it was pretty scary!

 

If every cage driver were to ride a motorcycle once they might look at the road differently. Oh well. Sorry, my phone was ringing and I got a new txt from my friend.

 

Ya did good.[sm=biker2.gif]

 

Anubiss, I know I look out for motorcycles lots more now than I did before I started riding. Always try to give them plenty of room. But then I get ticked off at the ones who take unnecessary risks (cutting cages off, etc.).

Thank you Dave! I learn something new every time I go out. And that's a GOOD thing!

 

Way to pay attention. I had a nearly identical thing happen last week riding up to the gate on Ft. Leonar Wood. I am in my lane, heading toward the gate sentry, when Soccer Mom, in a minivan, decided the lane I was in is where she wanted to be. I don't think she saw me even after I gave her the stink eye and blasted my pipes at her,

Keep up the good work and ride safe.

 

Funny you posted this. I just sent this email to my wife and oldest daughter from work.

I when out for lunch today. I approached this intersection where the side street I was on crosses a large 4 lane street. The opposing traffic has to yield to coming traffic when taking a left. I've gone through this intersection millions of times. As I approach the intersection wanting to go straight through it, the light turns green. But I continue to slow down, 'cause I see a line of cars wanting to take a left across my lane and I know it's hard to see a bike. So one car slips through and takes a left in front of me. I say, I figured one would easily get through. Then a 2nd car slips behind him. Again I say, ok I understand, I'm on a bike and there's no way I'm going to mess with a cage. Then fu<k if a 3rd car doesn't slip through. This caused me to come to a complete stop in the middle of the intersection to avoid hitting the guy when I have the right away. Then go figure, a 4th little piece of rusted red sh*t pickup also goes through. By this time I'm screaming through my face shield, WTF is up people, am I invisible, you fu<kers. The gal sitting in the passenger seat with the window down in the red pickup mouths to me, I'm sorry. OK, fine, you're sorry, now, can I get through the intersection and have some lunch with out getting killed, please. Jeez!