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Old 04-16-15 | 09:27 PM
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The video should serve as a lesson to all cyclists: Stay the hell out of the way of fast-moving traffic. Regardless of who may be right or wrong, a motor vehicle going 60MPH takes a LOOOOOOONG time to stop. Even if you're in the right, it's not much consolation if you're seriously injured or dead.

Ride with a mirror, and always know what's going on behind you.

In places where vehicles will be criss-crossing lanes (like ramp exits and entrances) wait till it is absolutely clear, before crossing said area- Do not expect drivers to expect you to be there; much less see you, or give you the rtight of way, even if it is legally yours.

Ride as if you are invisible. You often are.

And......DON'T ride in the middle lane of a highway where there may be a 40 or 50MPH differential between you and the traffic!!!!
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