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embee · 15-10-06, 11:22 PM

I've been riding since 16, and I'm now 50, and (gulp, tempting fate) never had an accident (on the road that is!).

You can enjoy riding bikes while minimising the risk of serious accidents mainly by following the tips in Fizz's post, but most of all use your imagination. Just think what might be ahead, round the corner, what if that car does pull out ('cos they will sooner or later).

I ride 90% of the time in cautious defensive mode, just so that I'm pretty sure I'll survive to enjoy the other 10%. Don't ride every mile like it's a competition, and always follow rule#1, if in doubt........don't. You can always go back and do it again once you're sure it's safe.

Get training.

15-10-06, 11:22 PM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	I've been riding since 16, and I'm now 50, and (gulp, tempting fate) never had an accident (on the road that is!). You can enjoy riding bikes while minimising the risk of serious accidents mainly by following the tips in Fizz's post, but most of all use your imagination. Just think what might be ahead, round the corner, what if that car does pull out ('cos they will sooner or later). I ride 90% of the time in cautious defensive mode, just so that I'm pretty sure I'll survive to enjoy the other 10%. Don't ride every mile like it's a competition, and always follow rule#1, if in doubt........don't. You can always go back and do it again once you're sure it's safe. Get training.