Originally Posted by
trailangel
You were riding on the wrong side. What was your speed?
What time of day? Did you have lights?
Blacked out bike... black spokes?
I was riding on the 'super' sidewalk (see my second post above) next to the road riding opposing traffic, protected by a high curb. Nothing wrong with this
AFAIK. I've been on the other side many times riding WITH traffic and had a few cars do right hooks nearly take me out.
Hi viz jersey, full bike reflectors, riding east away from the setting sun at 6:40 or so. So, still full daylight but heading towards twilight in 20 minutes, no time to take the 5 mile detour on the MUP and slower streets. I was by this point 75% of the way home. Dong maybe 8 mph, taking it slower because I hate this street. Very limited east west corridors in this town. I was getting ansty for a ride and thought I'd sneak a quick one in after work and cut the time too close for a longer and safer return leg on the MUP.