Eyes open & consideration

RevSmoke · 03-01-2018, 09:01 PM

Dear friends, as weather warms, keep your eyes open when you get behind the wheel. Bicycle rider are now out on that road, and have the same right of way as cars and motorcycles.

My son was out for a conditioning ride on a country road, he had a pretty good "cruise" going (he figures he was doing a good 20+MPH) when a car passed him on the left, and then made a right turn - right in front of him - causing him to choose running into the vehicle or turning to avoid. He chose to turn and avoid, only there was a 6' deep ditch there. Repairs to the bike will be around $350 (yeah, a nice bike). He is on pain meds and muscle relaxants to facilitate ease of sleep. The scratches on his face and the bruised muscles will heal.

We need to bring awareness to people that they have to pay attention, and consider all those sharing the road with them.

No, the car did not stop to see if he was all right.

Remo · 03-01-2018, 09:08 PM

Hope he heals up fast Todd.

markem · 03-01-2018, 09:25 PM

Hope that he heals well and fast. If he did not have one or more flashing lights visible from behind, you may want to consider that.

jledou · 03-01-2018, 09:36 PM

We have several people that ride at work, I only half jokingly tell them I try to watch for them so I can hit them.

Nice reminder Rev that bikes and kids are coming back out of hibernation. Hope your son is doing well.

G G · 03-02-2018, 07:24 AM

Sorry to hear that Todd, will pray for speedy recovery.

massphatness · 03-02-2018, 08:21 AM

Loads of bikers in my area, and I see a lot of near misses as we are just off a narrow, winding hilly street that runs along conservation land. Too many hake my head, WTF moments for my liking. Both drivers and bikers need to practice a little more common sense and utilize some patience.

Hope your boy recovers quickly, Todd.

Dave128 · 03-02-2018, 09:05 AM

Hope he recovers quickly.

icehog3 · 03-02-2018, 09:06 AM

Prayers for your son's recovery, Todd.

Bicyclists don't get enough consideration regarding ROW. They are just a little worse off than motorcyclists, who don't get much either.

MarkinAZ · 03-02-2018, 01:27 PM

Sorry to hear about this Todd, and hope your son heals in a timely manner.

Nothing more important when driving than to stay focused on driving. That's all I do when driving. Don't give a *hit about the cell phone or anything else. Allows me to watch the roads for such things as bicycles. When I do approach them, I give them a fairly wide birth too...

RevSmoke · 03-03-2018, 08:50 PM

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for Tim.

He and I sat and had a cigar last night, along with some liquid pain killer!

hammondc · 03-04-2018, 08:16 AM

It's dangerous out there. As someone mentioned, bright blinky things are my friend. I have never been hit, but have had some very close calls.

And yes, bike repairs can get expensive. Particularly when carbon fiber is involved.
Best wishes for his healing.

03-01-2018, 09:01 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Eyes open & consideration Dear friends, as weather warms, keep your eyes open when you get behind the wheel. Bicycle rider are now out on that road, and have the same right of way as cars and motorcycles. My son was out for a conditioning ride on a country road, he had a pretty good "cruise" going (he figures he was doing a good 20+MPH) when a car passed him on the left, and then made a right turn - right in front of him - causing him to choose running into the vehicle or turning to avoid. He chose to turn and avoid, only there was a 6' deep ditch there. Repairs to the bike will be around $350 (yeah, a nice bike). He is on pain meds and muscle relaxants to facilitate ease of sleep. The scratches on his face and the bruised muscles will heal. We need to bring awareness to people that they have to pay attention, and consider all those sharing the road with them. No, the car did not stop to see if he was all right. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-01-2018, 09:08 PM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Hope he heals up fast Todd. __________________

03-01-2018, 09:25 PM	#3
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Hope that he heals well and fast. If he did not have one or more flashing lights visible from behind, you may want to consider that.

03-01-2018, 09:36 PM	#4
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,225 Trading: (27)	Re: Eyes open & consideration We have several people that ride at work, I only half jokingly tell them I try to watch for them so I can hit them. Nice reminder Rev that bikes and kids are coming back out of hibernation. Hope your son is doing well.

03-02-2018, 07:24 AM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Sorry to hear that Todd, will pray for speedy recovery.

03-02-2018, 08:21 AM	#6
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Loads of bikers in my area, and I see a lot of near misses as we are just off a narrow, winding hilly street that runs along conservation land. Too many hake my head, WTF moments for my liking. Both drivers and bikers need to practice a little more common sense and utilize some patience. Hope your boy recovers quickly, Todd. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

03-02-2018, 09:05 AM	#7
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Hope he recovers quickly. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

03-02-2018, 09:06 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Prayers for your son's recovery, Todd. Bicyclists don't get enough consideration regarding ROW. They are just a little worse off than motorcyclists, who don't get much either. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-02-2018, 01:27 PM	#9
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Sorry to hear about this Todd, and hope your son heals in a timely manner. Nothing more important when driving than to stay focused on driving. That's all I do when driving. Don't give a hit about the cell phone or anything else. Allows me to watch the roads for such things as bicycles. When I do approach them, I give them a fairly wide birth too... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8*

03-03-2018, 08:50 PM	#10
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Eyes open & consideration Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for Tim. He and I sat and had a cigar last night, along with some liquid pain killer! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-04-2018, 08:16 AM	#11
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Eyes open & consideration It's dangerous out there. As someone mentioned, bright blinky things are my friend. I have never been hit, but have had some very close calls. And yes, bike repairs can get expensive. Particularly when carbon fiber is involved. Best wishes for his healing.