Yesterday, riding back roads out in the hills, I'm approaching a crest on a steep narrow road and POP!!!, here comes a car from the other side, at speed, and in the middle of the road.
We both swerve.
The car gets back onto its side of the road and I hug the shoulder on my side.
So todayyyyyyy....
I'm riding on another hilly road with no berms but wide enouh for two cars/trucks to pass as long as they are careful.
Come up on a garbage truck facing me and can't see a driver or loader.
So I slow down to a near crawl as I approach the back of the truck just in case the driver/loader pops out from behind into the road.
Just as I'm getting past the back of the truck and begin to accelerate, I get passed by a roadster-type motorcycle with about 12 inches between my bike and between the truck.
And going full speed at probably 50 mph.
In both cases I suppressed the urge to chase them down.
I got relaxed after about 30 seconds each time and then continue to enjoy the rides.
But really.
Should I not ride tomorrow????
We both swerve.
The car gets back onto its side of the road and I hug the shoulder on my side.
So todayyyyyyy....
I'm riding on another hilly road with no berms but wide enouh for two cars/trucks to pass as long as they are careful.
Come up on a garbage truck facing me and can't see a driver or loader.
So I slow down to a near crawl as I approach the back of the truck just in case the driver/loader pops out from behind into the road.
Just as I'm getting past the back of the truck and begin to accelerate, I get passed by a roadster-type motorcycle with about 12 inches between my bike and between the truck.
And going full speed at probably 50 mph.
In both cases I suppressed the urge to chase them down.
I got relaxed after about 30 seconds each time and then continue to enjoy the rides.
But really.
Should I not ride tomorrow????
???????
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