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I got a question? If I'm riding near a tree (over its root base) when it gets struck by lighting. Will I get the shock of my life? Is there enough rubber on the tires to insulate me? I've read reports of several cows being killed at once this way while they were standing next to a tree.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
I got a question? If I'm riding near a tree (over its root base) when it gets struck by lighting. Will I get the shock of my life? Is there enough rubber on the tires to insulate me? I've read reports of several cows being killed at once this way while they were standing next to a tree.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
Also it is A>C so its up\down really fast, could go up you,the bike-over to the tree.
All water in the path is instantly boiled (the noise)-tree limbs wet, explode.
The tree is taller-easier? conductor for the path. It not you.
Versus open field with metal \golf.
You would wreck bad. Klien would possibly make the move, post a brag.
A SS'r that JUST happened to be out mtb for the first time in 3 yrs- odds-would get toasted fer shure.
He would be eventually o.k, but the messenger bag might have a burn hole or 2.
Those guys don't get breaks, they make em. God bless you guys.
Thank you Mr.Science.
From my limited knowledge of lightning.
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Don't brush off the lightning danger so quickly-----a few years back a guy was riding one of the urban trails here---the lightning strike blew his helmet to pieces and basically cooked his brain in his skull---needless to say----he was killed on the spot---now there's a nice little plaque on the side of the trail where it happened.
The funny thing about that day is that is was mostly sunny with just FEW clouds---and maybe a few drops coming from them---and he still got nailed. Point is---it doesn't have to be a really bad storm for lightning to occur.
The funny thing about that day is that is was mostly sunny with just FEW clouds---and maybe a few drops coming from them---and he still got nailed. Point is---it doesn't have to be a really bad storm for lightning to occur.
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Dear Mr.Science-
We request info as to the temp of lightning.
Thankyou.
Jef.
We request info as to the temp of lightning.
Thankyou.
Jef.
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Originally Posted by jeff williams
Dear Mr.Science-
We request info as to the temp of lightning.
Thankyou.
Jef.
We request info as to the temp of lightning.
Thankyou.
Jef.
you're welcome.
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Dear Mr.Science...um, can you relate that to something I understand.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
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Originally Posted by jeff williams
Dear Mr.Science...um, can you relate that to something I understand.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
Very, very hot.
You're welcome.
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It keeps me cool. I just keep riding.
I won't start a ride in rain but I won't run from rain when already riding.
I won't start a ride in rain but I won't run from rain when already riding.
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
I got a question? If I'm riding near a tree (over its root base) when it gets struck by lighting. Will I get the shock of my life? Is there enough rubber on the tires to insulate me? I've read reports of several cows being killed at once this way while they were standing next to a tree.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
This might be a good question for the "Myth Busters" so we can watch Adam and Jamie get the shock of their life.
If you're out in the open and can't get in-- if you're camping or something-- and lighting starts you should be close to the tallest object nearby, but not too close. Sit on your butt or squat on your feet, rather than putting your head on the ground.
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
I got a question? If I'm riding near a tree (over its root base) when it gets struck by lighting. Will I get the shock of my life? Is there enough rubber on the tires to insulate me?
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Come on, the lighting just jumped across the air from a cloud in the sky, you think a inch of rubber is going to phase it?
Just ride fast. Crazy fast.
Just ride fast. Crazy fast.
Originally Posted by Matthew A Brown
I might be completely wrong, but doesn't having them non-conducting tires help at all? Electricity needs SOME kind of circuit, right?
Even still, nothing beats riding through those tstorms. Just realize you're going to get absolutely disgusting, and that cleanup will take a little longer... good times.
cheers
matt
Even still, nothing beats riding through those tstorms. Just realize you're going to get absolutely disgusting, and that cleanup will take a little longer... good times.
cheers
matt