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06-04-11, 04:13 PM
Ok, you know I mean keep it on your neck. But, recently, in my area there has been an epidemic of people riding their cycles the wrong way on the highways and roads. One yesterday only escaped collision with my SUV because I was in the process of a lane change. He was so close I could see the color if his eyes and every detail of dress.
His expression was one of "get out of my way", not "My God! I almost got killed". So, it is a pretty good assumption he rides where he wants as a matter of habit.
I ride that road on my bike with never a problem as there are good shouilders and people really do look out for bikes. But, riding in the vehicle lane and the wrong way is not something people expect.
Even though you will not be at fault please look out for these folks since they are obviously not looking out for themselves. If nothing else it will save you a lot of paperwork and a trip to the body shop. And, it might delay the biker's demise until wisdom sets in.
His expression was one of "get out of my way", not "My God! I almost got killed". So, it is a pretty good assumption he rides where he wants as a matter of habit.
I ride that road on my bike with never a problem as there are good shouilders and people really do look out for bikes. But, riding in the vehicle lane and the wrong way is not something people expect.
Even though you will not be at fault please look out for these folks since they are obviously not looking out for themselves. If nothing else it will save you a lot of paperwork and a trip to the body shop. And, it might delay the biker's demise until wisdom sets in.