Instincts are always right
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Tourer
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Instincts are always right
Before getting on my bike this morning to go to work, I couldnt shake an uncomfortable feeling that I needed to be extra vigilent while riding (I am usually excited to go out, rarely nervous). Sure enough, 5 minutes into my ride i could see a car with its hood poking out from a side street. The woman had a clear view and let the 2 cars in front of me pass AND THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME!! We literally made eye contact as she did it and I thankfully swerved in time to miss her. After collecting myself, i got out on the highway. As I neared my exit, a car 15 yards ahead darts into my lane and then for whatever reason slams on his brakes. This was the first time i have ever locked up my front tire on pavement. I was able to keep the bike up and eventually made it to work but for the first time I was actually was thankful the ride was over. Just another example that when your instincts tell you something, its best to listen!
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I've ignored that feeling and I rolled my car oddly enough my good friend in the car had the same feeling and he ignored it too.
Though, when I got hit on my motorcycle there wasn't a bad feeling but yes my gut feeling is usually dead on.
Though, when I got hit on my motorcycle there wasn't a bad feeling but yes my gut feeling is usually dead on.
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I've had that feeling before so I know exactly what you're talking about. It's rare for me though. More common is the feeling that there is something not quite right with ME and I realize that I'm not quite on top of my game. It's those times I will either cut a ride short or make myself focus a little harder.
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From: warner robins, ga
sometimes that instinct becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. i dont ride on those days, just in case.
glad you made it to work, that was a tense commute for sure!
glad you made it to work, that was a tense commute for sure!
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Wow, Glad your alright.
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