Old 03-12-13 | 03:51 PM
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spare_wheel
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Originally Posted by UMassAm
anyone else out there put out big wattage in the city? how many times do you almost get whacked on a daily basis? i obey the road laws most of the time, and don't think i'm in the wrong too often, but i had a guy pass within inches of me on a notorious bridge, almost got clipped hard by someone turning right suddenly, and had to yell at a ped crossing in the middle of the road not looking.
UMAssAm, I hit ~40 mph on my daily commute but I can't even remember the last close call I've had. IMO, experience, fitness, and bike handling skills lessen your risk. If this is not your experience, I would like to suggest that you are doing it wrong.
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