On The Street, The Enemy Is....

[rpiereck]

Old people in big cars.

 

[scooterwuf]

The road isn’t always the problem, it’s not being prepared for it. Lack of a riding strategy for what’s out there -- weather conditions, traffic volume, knowledge of your route, and where to place yourself in your lane, road, or highway makes a big difference between a great ride, and wondering why trouble seems to find you.

- Wuf

 

[Brapbarian]

no knowing your limits and exceeding them

 

[Garthox]

Wet road markings.

If you've been away from the bike for a while take the first rides easy. Your (read my) memories can make you over reach on your ability.

Edit: story for another day

 

[Superballs]

Dunning-Kruger is the enemy.

 

[Superballs]

The lit sig from an on coming car's window that happens to make it down your jacket at the back of your collar.

This is probably one of the only things that would make me fight someone.

 

[Hippo-Drones]

This is probably one of the only things that would make me fight someone.

and you don't wanna make SB angry!

 

[Superballs]

and you don't wanna make SB angry!

You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

Hell most people don't want me around when I'm happy.

I'm lonely

 

[Hippo-Drones]

hahahaaa awww x (((hugs)))

 

[Superballs]

hahahaaa awww x (((hugs)))

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[Hippo-Drones]

I am old, I had to use a magnifying glass to read that!

 

[Superballs]

I am old, I had to use a magnifying glass to read that!

Disclaimer level: Real estate flipping guru

 

[Lurch]

Dunning-Kruger is the enemy.

Now there's a man who knows his stuff! Not many folk know about D-K

 

[Superballs]

I find I tend to suffer more from imposter syndrome. I wish that was a subtle brag but I find it quite debilitating. It's the worst after I've struggled to learn something, and remember how long it took me the first time, and then I panic when I have to do it again, even though it would probably take me a tenth of the time and/or work.

I'm certain though that I fall prey to Dunning-Kruger as well, I mean, if I said that I never do...well we can see that going in circles, lol.

I do actively try to look for signs of it though, in my own behaviour. I can only hope that it helps me avoid it once in a while.

 

[Lurch]

Easiest way of avoiding the DK trap in biking is, never take anything for granted, and have a usable plan B for each situation, apply the 70% rule.

 

[Superballs]

70% rule?

 

[Hippo-Drones]

don't go harder than 70% of your ability, gives you room to adjust your situation if it goes Pete-Tong!

 

[Superballs]

Ah yeah, that's a good rule.

Especially on streets where you just can't be more than 70% sure of what their conditions are.

 

[2WV]

Ignorant road users. and the cold/rain

 

[Jafnhaar]

Immature riders believe they own the road...The biggest enemy one the street is an ego and poor road education whether that be someone operating a car, motorcycle, bicycle or even a pedestrian. Licenses are given out like Halloween candy here in the US and its BEYOND dangerous.

^^^ WHAT HE SAID!! ^^^

Too many licenses just given away. People are taught to "pass the test" nowadays rather than learning to ride...