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<blockquote data-quote="SwollenRaccoon" data-source="post: 1165905" data-attributes="member: 19178"><p>I just have to disagree about rural twisty roads being more dangerous than freeway/commuting/city/urban riding. I dislike deer very much, and yes, there are farm vehicles, gravel in corners, and myriad assorted hazards. BUT, there is no creature more dangerous than an average American (usually between 16 and 45) and his or her cell phone in their car. The rural deer is at least reacting to his environment, whereas the ass clown driving while using his phone is totally unaware of what environment he's even IN. Like most of you, I've seen these boneheads do unthinkable things while (at least appearing to) drive an automobile. City, freeway, rural road, it doesn't matter. At least out in the country, there are less of them per mile.</p><p></p><p>The majority of close calls I've had (per mile of riding) have been in town. One time 30 years ago, a fat, elderly swamp sow opened her mid-70s Coupe De Ville door right into my path, from her parking spot along the street. I had no time to check my mirrors or brake, so I just swerved left into the adjacent lane to miss the door. I wasn't crowding the right side of the lane, but most of you old people will remember how long those doors were. That's just one small example, and that was before cell phones.</p><p></p><p>I just want to start up my bike, and get to the open spaces as fast as I can, to get away from the mental defective and anti-destination leagues that seem to be out there on our roads, with little concern for whom they will one day kill or injure.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the rant, Hans. You obviously hit one of my few hot buttons. And by the way, keep on riding. You will miss it if you quit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SwollenRaccoon, post: 1165905, member: 19178"] I just have to disagree about rural twisty roads being more dangerous than freeway/commuting/city/urban riding. I dislike deer very much, and yes, there are farm vehicles, gravel in corners, and myriad assorted hazards. BUT, there is no creature more dangerous than an average American (usually between 16 and 45) and his or her cell phone in their car. The rural deer is at least reacting to his environment, whereas the ass clown driving while using his phone is totally unaware of what environment he's even IN. Like most of you, I've seen these boneheads do unthinkable things while (at least appearing to) drive an automobile. City, freeway, rural road, it doesn't matter. At least out in the country, there are less of them per mile. The majority of close calls I've had (per mile of riding) have been in town. One time 30 years ago, a fat, elderly swamp sow opened her mid-70s Coupe De Ville door right into my path, from her parking spot along the street. I had no time to check my mirrors or brake, so I just swerved left into the adjacent lane to miss the door. I wasn't crowding the right side of the lane, but most of you old people will remember how long those doors were. That's just one small example, and that was before cell phones. I just want to start up my bike, and get to the open spaces as fast as I can, to get away from the mental defective and anti-destination leagues that seem to be out there on our roads, with little concern for whom they will one day kill or injure. Sorry for the rant, Hans. You obviously hit one of my few hot buttons. And by the way, keep on riding. You will miss it if you quit. [/QUOTE]
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