So if you are that driver, just a couple reminders. One, a bicyclist in a bike lane is thru traffic and the bike lane is like any other oncoming traffic lane--left turning traffic yields to thru traffic. Secondly, I'm not sure what was going through your mind, but I guess getting that Jeep parked was more important than driving safely.
The title of the post was uttered to me by a lady exiting the access road who along with about five other motorists, saw what happened. I replied that practice makes perfect, as far as situational awareness and bike handling....
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"Sharing the road" causes 700 bicyclist deaths per year in the U.S. If you are a bicyclist, it is safest to assume that everyone behind the wheel of a car is trying to kill you.
"Sharing the road" causes cycling deaths? I always thought it was a combination of NOT sharing the road and incredibly stupid actions that caused most cycling deaths.
I guess the Jeep would probably fall into that second category. Unless he was a jerk demonstrating the first category.
Nice photo Khal. I'll be watching out for this jeep.
If you can find a way to ride to work before 0700 you will be a lot happier :-)
When I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Advanced Rider Class, my rider coach said a good rule is to assume your motorcycle is always trying to kill you, and your job is to outsmart it. Seems to me a good idea to generalize--the system is ruthless, and you have to outsmart it.
After the last few weeks of riding, I pretty much assume anyone in a vehicle is trying to kill me. This is a new thing for me. It kind of makes me sad.
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