deer

During this morning's 60 mile rural ride I had a deer cross in front of me. It's happened before, but first of the season. Not too close, but close enough to perk up and slow. I nearly rolled back on, but then remembered: where there's one, there's often more. No more Bambis fortunately...

Nothing spices up a morning commute like some guy coming into your lane. Today that guy had a big set of antlers. The Events: 35-40mph - Deer jumps into my lane Deer are big and solid and heavy Kept the bike up Pulled a U-Turn and laid down on the sidewalk Deer collapsed in the median...

I took and passed the MSF BRC Sept 09' and have been practicing what they preach ever since. 35K miles with very few "close calls". Today on my way home from work, a 30mi route through WV mountain road. I had a "close call" with 4 deer. While riding I do SEE constantly! To the point that I...

not sure if it quite deserves the "hall of shame" but it is an accident none the less. I cut a deer in half on the FZ tonight. (I'll refrain from posting the pic of the deer until an admin posts as I am not sure if the "gore" is acceptable, will post that particular pic conditional upon...