CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

[Rocky_imp]

Yes, I've often wondered why they don't move the deer crossing sign down here by the river to a straighter section of road so they could see the traffic better. They are always getting hit on that curve where it is now!

Ben

Yeah, I wouldn't want moose antlers across my neck at any speed.

I had just ridden through a curve and was now facing east and was hit with the morning sun just over the horizon.
I was blinded for a second and slowed down to less than 30 mph. That's how the moose was able to keep pace with me for a few seconds until I piled on the brakes.
This was on the Cabot Trail where there are thousands of moose and no natural enemies on Cape Breton Island except man.
The prior evening I left the motel and took an evening ride on the Trail and came upon a moose standing in the middle of the road. I stopped well back and waited and waited. Finally it walked off.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yes, I've often wondered why they don't move the deer crossing sign down here by the river to a straighter section of road so they could see the traffic better. They are always getting hit on that curve where it is now!

Ben

Yeah, I wouldn't want moose antlers across my neck at any speed.

I had just ridden through a curve and was now facing east and was hit with the morning sun just over the horizon.
I was blinded for a second and slowed down to less than 30 mph. That's how the moose was able to keep pace with me for a few seconds until I piled on the brakes.
This was on the Cabot Trail where there are thousands of moose and no natural enemies on Cape Breton Island except man.
The prior evening I left the motel and took an evening ride on the Trail and came upon a moose standing in the middle of the road. I stopped well back and waited and waited. Finally it walked off.

One day I may return to the Cabot Trail. One thing I will always remember: Coves seem to collect alotta red jelly fish. Thankfully, not an issue for the CB.

[Bazbro_imp]

A sign to strike terror into the hearts of motorcyclists.

Floridian style!

Floridian style!
They're not a problem until they overtake you!! Then you know that it's YOU that has a problem!!

[Cormanus]

Yes, I've often wondered why they don't move the deer crossing sign down here by the river to a straighter section of road so they could see the traffic better. They are always getting hit on that curve where it is now!

Ben

I love those signs! The Australian variant has something like "Wombats next 9.3 kms". I always have visions of Momma Wombat reminding her young that they can cross only between the signs.

[suhawk305]

The Kangaroos and Sea Turtles crossing warning signs gave me an idea to make my 2nd submittal. How about a Cow crossing warning sign.


I attached a link to an archived newspaper article from 30 Oct 2013 that reports a young lady plowing into a line of cows crossing the road with her car at this crossing. And you would never guess; a cell phone is part of this story. It's not safe with these idiots out on the road.
https://www.recordonline.com/article/201.../310300325
A closer view of the crossing where the cows were hit:

[GoldOxide_imp]

Horse crossing signs are common, but I don't think I have seen cow signs yet. Cool.

[the Ferret]

LOL great story Suhawk. Can't believe the girl that ran into all the cow's last name is Cowit (Cow-hit? lol)

[GoldOxide_imp]

Ha - great find Ferret!

[Gone in 60]

Well that wouldn't be fair. Where am I going to find a cow crossing sign in L.A.?

[the Ferret]

love this quote

Or as Hosking put it, “If you don’t see 50 cows in the road, you’re doing something (you shouldn’t be doing).”