Originally Posted by
myrridin
The OP talked of multiple unsafe riding practices, in order to get to his home (rather than seek a closer safe shelter).
Riding recklessly is the last thing a person should do if caught out in a lightning storm...
Are you serious? Multiple unsafe riding practices? I went 200 meters on the left side of a road that had zero oncoming traffic for the 200 meters of it I rode. I crossed over the the right side when safe.
I went a little faster, but not anywhere near unsafe even in wet conditions. I stopped at the red light and slowed at stop signs as I always do.
Home was the nearest safe shelter.