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Originally Posted by Table 5
This is one reason why I'll always be a car guy and not a bike guy. Your fault, not your fault, it doesn't matter...if something goes wrong, you're the one who's screwed. It honestly feels like its just a matter of time before something bad happens when you're on a bike...especially in a place like Calgary where you have some of the most oblivious drivers around.
They do look really fun, but I'll stick to my 4 wheels and a safety cell, thanks.
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This is the main thing. I know full well that's the case.
Frankly I got a bike this summer and it's amazing. I would recommend it, and would recommend taking the course to anyone interested. The course isn't going to kill you, but you get to learn to ride, and it's totally worth it!
This kid was riding like an idiot. Don't get me wrong; I took my bike to Montana this summer where the speed limit is higher and maybe exceeded it a little, just because, but it's a divided highway that was wide open. Brilliant idea? Maybe not. I could have gotten a ticket or maybe an animal runs out (from the bald prairies mind you) but it was a pretty safe way to see what 140 felt like for a minute. To me that's a whole different ballgame from what he was doing though. I actually feel worse for the guy turning left here. I would have nightmares forever in that situation.