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Old 04-28-2022, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Number 10 GI View Post
With all the impaired driving ability drivers on the streets in this area, riding a bicycle is the absolutely last activity I would consider doing. I used to own a motorcycle until I had an accident caused by inattentive driver. Luckily all I suffered is a broken collarbone and a bunch or bruises. As much as I would like to ride one again, a motorcycle and bicycle rider in this area is a body parts doner.
Hmm, so why are their people driving with driving impairments? I would very much like to see anyone over 70 have to be rectified every year. But, that is just me - I am 72.

And as a previous motorcycle rider, I agree, that is dangerous. It is paramount for them to assume the cars can't/don't see them. As for the bike riders, I also rode many centuries, and the safest place for a bike rider in on the road going the same direction as the cars.