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06/17/2008 11:10:17 AM #61 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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cbray
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pinkrider wrote:Last night was freaking awesome! First time riding in the city and it was kick ass. Thanks so much Ken for keeping an eye on me and making sure I was still with ya. Nice to see ya and talk to ya Steve! 
Unfortunately my ride home wasn't quite as great. I became a Lexus sandwich.  Long story short, I ended up getting smooshed between two cars, both Lexus', as they were trying to merge into my lane and I ricocheted off the two of them. I got super lucky and my bike ended up with a few scratches and I'm basically fine. My shoulder and hip hurt and I have a lot of soreness in my right wrist and my neck but no biggie as I was able to ride today.  Both cars got ticketed for failure to avoid an accident and I believe improper lane usage or improper lane change or something like that and both cars had way more damage than my bike. Not quite sure how I got that lucky because I thought it was going to be way worse than it was.
So where are we riding to tonight??? 
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06/17/2008 11:13:15 AM #62 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Glad you are ok for the most part Lori
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06/17/2008 11:15:18 AM #63 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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pinkrider wrote:Last night was freaking awesome! First time riding in the city and it was kick ass. Thanks so much Ken for keeping an eye on me and making sure I was still with ya. Nice to see ya and talk to ya Steve!
Unfortunately my ride home wasn't quite as great. I became a Lexus sandwich. Long story short, I ended up getting smooshed between two cars, both Lexus', as they were trying to merge into my lane and I ricocheted off the two of them. I got super lucky and my bike ended up with a few scratches and I'm basically fine. My shoulder and hip hurt and I have a lot of soreness in my right wrist and my neck but no biggie as I was able to ride today. Both cars got ticketed for failure to avoid an accident and I believe improper lane usage or improper lane change or something like that and both cars had way more damage than my bike. Not quite sure how I got that lucky because I thought it was going to be way worse than it was.
So where are we riding to tonight??? Holy crap! Glad you're alright. Did this happen on I90? |
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06/17/2008 11:18:28 AM #64 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Wow, these cagers are nasty this year. I'm glad you are okay. They seem to be worse this year, it may be the price of gas that is pissing them off. I almost had a cab try to smash me in the left passing lane this morning, fucker comes over without a signal. I grabbed a hand full of brake and let him cut in front, then passed him buzzing the exhaust as loud as I could. It is not safe to ride around a bunch of cages. I do everything possible to pass the rolling road block and stay in the empty space between two groups of cars
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06/17/2008 11:23:53 AM #65 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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good to hear you're ok for the most part
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06/17/2008 11:30:12 AM #66 Subject: Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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glad you're ok that's crazy.
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06/17/2008 11:30:15 AM #67 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Ya, I noticed that cagers seem to be a lot worse this year than in the past. I try to be as aware as possible but unfortunately it's not always possible to avoid an accident. Suh-C and another guy (I'm sorry I can't remember your name) and I were all headed to the highway and the other guy almost got hit by a minivan who didn't even look before they changed lanes. I was screaming in my helmet but the van couldn't hear me. lol. Luckily the guy realized it and hit the throttle to avoid getting hit. Plus, I got cut off by a minivan farther west on 90 near 31 after my accident last night.
Like I was telling co-workers today, accidents are going to happen and cagers will never be unavoidable as long as we are riding the streets. It's up to us to be aware as possible and try to make up for their stupid moves. It's all part of the game and it's all worth it in the end. |
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06/17/2008 11:33:42 AM #68 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Wow, that's crazy Lori, glad to hear you're ok!!
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06/17/2008 12:09:23 PM #69 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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cailin
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omg, lori! i'm so glad you're alright!
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06/17/2008 12:14:02 PM #70 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Eugene
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Good to hear you are ok Lori.
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06/17/2008 01:14:41 PM #71 Subject: Re:Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Glad your ok Lori. It was good talking to you also
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06/17/2008 01:18:58 PM #72 Subject: Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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SmartDrug
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Wow Lori, that's crazy, glad you're safe and sound!
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06/18/2008 03:42:16 PM #73 Subject: Post Bike Night 6.16.08
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Lori, Glad you mad eit out OK. And out riding the next day!!
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