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[lynnlchan]

...I once went over 200 miles to a wedding (I was late!) in 1 3/4 hours on a bike, and I generally cruise at between 90 and 110 mph. My record on a public road is 180mph, but had I been caught I most certainly would have been in serious trouble for that.

Peter - you know it's not the speed but the 'sudden deceleration' that gets you.


I forget the exact percent but the majority of cycle accidents in the US are single vehicle accidents, people riding beyond their ability.

Edited by lynnlchan, 29 January 2010 - 11:45 PM.

[ArtRunScuba]

My motorcycle riding career ended in 1974 when my head was on the pavement about six inches from the right front tire of a big truck. It was fun while it lasted however. Riding my BSA 441 was like being part of the machine itself.

[lynnlchan]

For the women that ride -


International Female Ride Day on Friday May 7th

[peterbj7]

...I once went over 200 miles to a wedding (I was late!) in 1 3/4 hours on a bike, and I generally cruise at between 90 and 110 mph. My record on a public road is 180mph, but had I been caught I most certainly would have been in serious trouble for that.

Peter - you know it's not the speed but the 'sudden deceleration' that gets you.

I forget the exact percent but the majority of cycle accidents in the US are single vehicle accidents, people riding beyond their ability.

I wouldn't want to overstate the significance, but I used to race motorcycles so I've an idea what's going on. On a public road, of course, all bets are off.

[lynnlchan]

...I once went over 200 miles to a wedding (I was late!) in 1 3/4 hours on a bike, and I generally cruise at between 90 and 110 mph. My record on a public road is 180mph, but had I been caught I most certainly would have been in serious trouble for that.

Peter - you know it's not the speed but the 'sudden deceleration' that gets you.

I forget the exact percent but the majority of cycle accidents in the US are single vehicle accidents, people riding beyond their ability.

I wouldn't want to overstate the significance, but I used to race motorcycles so I've an idea what's going on. On a public road, of course, all bets are off.

My mistake - I thought you were talking about the 200 mph and 90 - 110 mph on public roads. Racing amazes me - they can blow a tire at 165 mph and walk away. Course tracks are set up so there's a limited chance for a sudden stop.

[Houston Squid]

Here is rare picture of my bike with a back seat on it.

[peterbj7]

I thought you were talking about the 200 mph and 90 - 110 mph on public roads

I'd forgotten this thread. The 200mph was most certainly racing only, but the 90-110 was indeed on public roads. Routinely at that. Traffic goes faster in the UK than in the US.

[Two Wheels and a Regulator]

I am new here but ran across this thread and had to chime in.
Been riding a lot longer than I have been diving but enjoy both. Even rode from StL to Key West do some diving with all my gear strapped on the back of my bike.
For me there is a connection between the two. Being out in the open on the bike riding all over, feeling free and being there instead of wrapped up in a couple tons of steel and plastic.
Diving is similar. Floating free in the currents flying across the reef below. Part fish yet still human.
Two activities I found both relaxing and exciting.

Bikes,
2005 FJR 1300, highway borne cruise missile
2008 KLR 650, Ugly but will get you there, anywhere, anywhere in the world.