Fell off my bike tonight

[Ravenshire]

Motorcyles are fun.

But.

You have to realize you are probably going to get hurt. A helmet is no guarantee you won't get hurt, or will indeed even survive a crash. If you like going 100 mph, in shorts and a full face helmet - have fun. Just know you' re a moron.

And even if you wear full protective gear - and ride defensively -- your odds are still far worse than being in a car. Some figures show you are 25 times more likely to be killed on a bike than in 4 wheels.

I rode for 35 years - and had 3 major crashes.

I did what a smart gambler does - quit while I was ahead.

And car drivers are not educated to look out for bikes.

One major accident and many near misses.

I try to keep an eye out for motorcycle, but it sure as fuck doesn't help when they're cruising down the breakdown lane or squeezing between lanes thay clearly aren't wide enough.