Thread: Cycled through heavy lightning and it really scared the **** out of me.
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Old 02-25-15 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AlmostTrick
Here's my question, and it's not just for FBNY:

I'm riding in an open area, maybe a few tree's here and there, but zero shelter. Is lowering my profile 4 feet by stopping and crouching really gonna make any difference? I think not. If I'm just sitting there crouched down I'll be just as scared. At least if I'm pedaling like mad I feel like I'm doing something! (get away, get home, get to shelter)
No, it doesn't make any difference.

Also, a small structure doesn't help much, unless it's grounded against a lightning strike. So a golf shed, random shack etc, not really protection from lightning.
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