Old 08-01-07, 02:29 PM
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I've had a few "close encounters of the worst kind" with pick-up drivers and it does indeed make for interesting riding.

On Sunday morning I did some riding on US 301 (4-lane divided with a paved shoulder) which seemed to be carrying way more than the usual amount of truck traffic. It wasn't the semi drivers' fault, but often they would pass me when they had no opportunity to get over and give me a lot of clearance. Quite a few times I was passed by LARGE trucks at 70 mph with less than 2 feet of clearance. They were "pro" drivers so they held a good line, but dealing with the buffeting was quite a challenge. In spite of the fact that I started the ride with the intention of "moderate" pace I felt the need to put my nose on the stem and hammer through that part of the ride.
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