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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
I was an avid motorcyclist (Minnesota and upper Midwest) before moving here. I had my bike shipped here and rode it for about a month before selling it. I had more close calls in one month of riding here than I had in probably five years before the move.
The Villages is primarily composed of older adults who (even though there seems to be a certain amount of denial) suffer the inevitable deterioration that comes with age. Narrowing peripheral vision, lessening depth perception, lapses in judgment, incorrectly judging the speed of other vehicles, and just not seeing things in or near the roadway that may present a hazard seem to be common here. Couple that with a perceived attitude on the part of too many that laws apply to other people but not so much to them, and motorcycling in and near The Villages constituted a risk that I was just not going to take, regardless of how much I love riding.
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During this time of year more so than others, I will only ride off campus due to so many inattentive drivers rushing around. As you're already aware as a motorcycle rider, I always have my head of a swivel more so here than any other places I've ridden. I relocated from NoCal where the foothill rides were spectacular but I have found many beautiful scenic routes here. Just be damn careful while riding on property.