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I agree that it's dangerous, but I love biking too much not to – usually just as a commuter. I always just assume every driver has either: 1) not seen me and is
by bsmith 7y ago
I agree that it's dangerous, but I love biking too much not to – usually just as a commuter. I always just assume every driver has either: 1) not seen me and is going to accidentally kill me, or 2) seen me and is going to intentionally try to kill me. Joking aside, if you learn how to assert yourself on the road, take a lane when you need to, and pay attention to what potentially threatening vehicles are up to, I think you can drastically reduce the chances that you are involved in a harmful accident. Always wear a helmet, use really bright lights at night, don't ride on sidewalks, and all that jazz, too.
- greedo 7y agoOn my commute, if I try to "take a lane..." I'll end up as bug splatter on the grill of a 2 ton car. The only safe way to ride to work is either using the bikepaths (which don't typically follow roads so take 3x as long, or ride on the sidewalk.
- ljf 7y agoI agree that taking the lane can be difficult and I can only imagine in USA how much harder this is. Here in the UK the number of times I've had people squeeze by me at speed, rather then waiting to overtake safely - but I do find it happened far far less once I got out the gutter and into the road.