Re:How many of you have been struck by a vehicle

Although I've ridden lots of miles, many commuting over the years, I've never been struck by a vehicle.  I've
had some extremely close calls, one of which was my own stupid fault.  I've actually crashed on my commmute
twice.  Once my clipless pedal stuck.  This caused me to fall into moving traffic but they missed me.  The
other time I hit a bent over speed limit sign that was hidden in the shadow of a tree.  Yeouch.

I attribute my good safety record to three things.  First is my riding style.  I'm very defensive, I'm law
abiding, and when necessary, I don't hesitate to take action to keep drivers from doing something stupid
(like right hooking or passing when it's not safe).  Second, my commute is reasonably low risk, if there is
such a thing.  There's a half mile section where people want to pass when they shouldn't and another half
mile where right hooks are extremely likely.  The other 5 miles aren't too bad.  Third, somebody must be
protecting me since my record is definitely better than my abilities.  

Bud Gothmann
Greenacres Wa, USA

      
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