Originally Posted by
nancy sv
I know many of us have been in accidents while riding in the city - whether commuting to work or touring through a city. But how many have actually been hit by a car while out on the open road - either touring or out for a day ride in the country?
I ask this because people don't seem to think much about riding their bike around town, but when we say we tour, they freak out. It seems to me that it is much safer on the open road than it is in town, but I might be wrong there...
Hi Nancy,
twice...
1. I was robbed in middle of nowwhere. The next major city (15.000 inhabitants) was 7 km away.
2. A car crashed into my bike parked on sidewalk. (On the road the bike would have survived this crash...)
It really depends on the country. I normally take the road - instead of the bike paths - in cities. On my way to work I have to use a bike path. Once per week I have to make an emergency breakdown.
Thomas