Having ridden through the middle of an intense cell, with multiple near lightning strikes, I can tell you that being in an open field is the worst place to be. That makes you the highest thing around. It's how and why golfers are common lightening strike victims. Ideally you want to be near (but not under or immediately close to) trees which will become the likelier targets.
Also time the strikes and when there's thunder within 1 second of a flash (under 1,000') it's time to dismount and lower your profile, or shelter near better targets. Another not so early warning of imminent strikes is the clear smell of ozone.
BTW- if you do decide to keep riding, find a taller rider, or one with a high safety flag, and stay close, but not too close.
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Last edited by FBinNY; 07-28-13 at 04:39 PM.