I was coming back from one of my long rides through the countryside the other day and as I was going down the road I was overtaken and passed by a
Semi-Tractor Trailer rig and just after he cleared me about 50 feet ahead a
4 point Buck Deer came bounding out of the woods adjacent to the right hand side of the road and without knowing that I was behind the truck entered the road in front of me. He obviously was waiting for the truck to pass and didn't
realize I was behind the truck and when he saw me he jumped from the middle of my lane clear across the oncoming lane, clearing the ditch on the other side of the road, and caused the car in the oncoming lane to slam on his brakes in a panic stop that swerved all over the road. Luckily there was no accident but I tell you I was picking Brooks Leather out of my butt when I finally pulled to the side of the road and calmed down and surveyed the situation. I find that riding out in the country I have seen Red Fox's, Ground Hogs, and all manner of furry creatures who don't know I am coming because the bike is so quiet I am able to come up on them unawares. You can't just ride without being aware of your surroundings out here. Just like in the city,
only different creatures.

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