A Bad Day In The Peak......

Yep. Stay safe folks.

 

@Pegscraper Wow not good for biking around Derbyshire. And yes i see how it might have a negative on you. How very sad. RIP in peace Brothers or Sisters.

 

Very sad.

 

I always wonder about the circumstances of these tragic events, hoping that I might gain some insight that will help me to avoid trouble. 3 Ducatis suggests some spirited riding, and perhaps some poor decision-making at the wrong time. But bike/vehicle accidents often come from the motorist not seeing the bike, or the bike doing something the motorist doesn't expect (passing or coming to an intersection faster than expected?). Visibility is big issue, in my mind.
What do you do to increase your visibility? I ride with a tennis-ball-colored jacket, and have converted to LED headlights in my 2011 Sprint GT and 2013 Trophy SE.

 

Get yourself on a Bikesafe lesson with your local constabulary - the best £65 you’ll ever spend. Explains all the theory and science behind ‘Sorry mate I didn’t see you’ and then you’ll be out on an observed ride by a professional. These people know their stuff and can explain in the real world how you specifically can improve your riding, road position, control, anticipation, risk awareness and avoidance.

 

My son did the course a few years ago. The Tutor fell of his bike and the boy had to pick him and the bike up. To say the least The tutor was highly impressed. But you are right Observation is key. Not the car in front but two three cars in front. And keep you're distance unless you are going to slipstream and pass quicker moving vehicles

 

I'm not aware of such courses in the US. I took an advanced Rider Safety course, but it focused on slow-speed maneuver and control. I have always thought that the type of training you describe would be MUCH more useful in the real world. Perhaps I'll search again.