Originally Posted by
zo4000
My big question is how many of you have gotten into serious accidents? How many people do you know who have died on bikes?
My best friend died right before my eyes...he wasnt speeding, truck cut him off- the truck cut 4 lanes across rt.1 to get to the 5th lane, he obviously didnt look before he pulled out, hiting the truck only broke his arm and leg, what killed him was neck trauma from where he flew off...in most cases NOVA accidents- as far as I know- are either a stupid car/truck driver, or bad road conditions, +/- speed. one of best things anyone ever told me was, if you think someone is going to do something, pretend like they are and be ready for it..ie riding in a lower gear so they can hear you, be ready to brake suddenly- accelerate. good luck and ride safe.
That is one of two accidents I can remember. I wouldn't be riding in Nova, I think its too dangerous. Too many moms in hummers on their cell phones paying attention to their nails and not the road. I'm going to be living in Charlottesville and i plan on using it to get to class, weekend fun, and maybe get to Madison. Seems safe enough to me, except for the highway riding?