Fear of death or injury

[sanoke_imp]

Fascinating thread! I've been riding since about 1965 and near as I can figure, that amounts to about a half a million miles. In reflecting on that, I've come to the conclusion that I average one close call about every 100,000 miles. So far, in every close call I've had on a bike, I've somehow managed to maneuver out of the way safely. This has been largely due to the maneuverability of a bike. Had I been in a car, I'm sure I wouldn't have fared so well. In fact, I've had more accidents in a car than I've had on a bike and I probably have five times as many miles on a bike than a car. So for me, I feel that a bike is safer than a car. The key is that you can't drive a bike like a car. You have to keep your skills honed, be aware of your surroundings and don't let your ego or your temper dictate your actions.

I know that can all change in a heart beat but for me riding is living and that's what I'll continue to do as long as I can.

Happy Trails!
sanoke