It didn't take long but here is my first bike related post which I promise won't outway any possible useful material on this blog in the future.
Let us just say that 70mph has been forced on me for reasons that I will not divulge. I travel day in day out on the M3 to get to work, and I have decided that 70mph (the legal speed limit just in case you forgot) isn't at all safe, especially for a biker. The reasons for this include the following:
- Cars of the business class variety who think that travelling 70 is holding them up and that it is ok to drive 30cm behind me to let me know this fact.
- Cars in general. Next time actually try driving at 70 and see what happens. You will be the slowest vehicle on the motorway barring some (but not all) lorries.
- Stopping distances. People in cars don't think stopping distances apply to them. The false sense of security you get while driving a car means that even if you hit someone you have a steel shell to protect you. Guess what, bikes don't have that. I ride with a stopping distance in front of me because if I hit someone, I am likely to suffer a severe form of death. The space in front of me is NOT an invitation to pull in front of me.
Nesh, thanks for listing Flooring The Consumer in your blogroll. Good luck and please stay safe!
I have some element of sympathy with you as a biker... My colleague is a biker and never stops moaning about the treatment he gets from car drivers. Personally I prefer 4 wheels as opposed to 2 but I feel for you... as you should feel for me... He never stops moaing.
:) i do feel for you, moaning bikers are the worst kinds of complainers, however, sometimes we have valid reasons. There are pro's and cons to both, I often think about driving a car especially when it is raining.
ps. Thanks C.B for you kind comments. I'll try and stay safe