I posted this as a response to a related comment in another thread, but I figured I'll start a fresh thread for this topic. A major concern of mine (and I would wager some others here) is imagining what I would do if I found myself out touring the plains in the middle of a sudden electrical storm, while seated on a sizable metallic object.


I do have a weather radio. I know to get off my bicycle. I know to avoid the highest places, solitary trees, and to stay at least 100 yards away from a lake or other body of water. But what about when there is nothing around but grass for miles? Any other good advice here on how to minimize the chances of getting struck while out on the plains?