RJ2112
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Well Ant between you and me, I brought a car yesterday just for me. I have got to the point now where the enjoyment (bearing in mind, I road back from Brighton in the pi55ing rain with using Cloogy as my brake light) out weighs the risk. Last night was the worst riding experience I have ever had . The rain was so thick and misty I needed to travel at 65kph to keep my visor clear. The down side was if I traveled at that speed I had no forward vision greater than a hundred feet. When I slowed down to a safer speed the cars were on my arse.
I just wanted to see what other people thought. Don't tell, and we can keep the poll going.
There's a reason that little voice is telling you to consider your options.... it's best to listen. Is that the voice of maturity, or reason, or what?
If you think it's unsafe to maintain the speed required by the cars around you because you can't see; that's a sure invitation to become a sh*t sandwich. Who's at fault, in that scenario? You'd be riding too fast for conditions, regardless of whatever else could be said. I don't like to ride faster than what I can do, to stop in the space I can see. You're clearly exceeding that sort of pace.... that sucks up some of your safety margin. Add in wet pavement, low temps, and drivers who are not expecting to see a rider..... how much margin is left?