Originally Posted by
jharte
Myrridin wrote: Its funny you talk about sampling error while agreeing with a gentleman who did exactly the wrong thing to shelter from lightning (against a rock/granite cliff in a puddle of water). He would have been better off to continue riding.
Yeah that was me down South on tour. Surprisingly caught off guard in a storm. Had the traffic not been so heavy (in blinding rain) I would have gotten back on the road. As it was, I had to sit on a small rock against the bluff and hold my feet up out of the water for 2 hours...until the storm passed. I'm just glad I lived through this one so I can learn what NOT to do on my next tour.
Myrridin, believe me, I can't tell you how many times I asked myself '...you freaking idiot! How'd you manage to get caught in this?"
All kidding aside, I do plan my rides much more carefully.
Jerry H
Reread the posts, I also said the gentleman who sheltered against the cliff face did the wrong thing and would have been better off continuing to ride.
Seek shelter (and know what is appropriate shelter) yes, but do so while continuing to ride safely... It doesn't do any good to avoid getting hit by lightning if you get hit by a car or truck instead...
jharte: Truth be told I probably would have done the same thing in your situation... Sometime, s%^&t happens.