demnogis
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I know, I always advise newcomers not to solo UOC. I think I'm going to have to stop echoing that thought because I am feeling that solo UOC for myself is a good idea (again).
My ride in to work has become more and more hazardous. I enjoyed the days before where I could make a 5-10-15-100-mile ride without anyone so much as tailgating me. People would not cut me off on the freeway, people would not try to "share lanes" with me, while I was already splitting them. CHPs would give a nod or a wave instead of just flying by at 95mph.
I'm not sure what it is, but while riding/driving people seem to think they can do whatever they want, whenever they want and the rules of the road don't apply to them because "what are you gonna do about it?". This results in disastrous consequences for others on the road (like myself). Luckily nothing bad has happened yet.
So, I'm dusting off my drop-leg holster, putting new batteries in my voice recorder, stocking the storage compartment on my bike with OC pamphlets and loading 2 mags. I'll UOC while riding, and LUCC while driving. Also, my job is as a driver now. It will be nice to know for those times when I have to drive through the slummiest of slums to pick up clients that I'm not entirely useless.
I know, I always advise newcomers not to solo UOC. I think I'm going to have to stop echoing that thought because I am feeling that solo UOC for myself is a good idea (again).
My ride in to work has become more and more hazardous. I enjoyed the days before where I could make a 5-10-15-100-mile ride without anyone so much as tailgating me. People would not cut me off on the freeway, people would not try to "share lanes" with me, while I was already splitting them. CHPs would give a nod or a wave instead of just flying by at 95mph.
I'm not sure what it is, but while riding/driving people seem to think they can do whatever they want, whenever they want and the rules of the road don't apply to them because "what are you gonna do about it?". This results in disastrous consequences for others on the road (like myself). Luckily nothing bad has happened yet.
So, I'm dusting off my drop-leg holster, putting new batteries in my voice recorder, stocking the storage compartment on my bike with OC pamphlets and loading 2 mags. I'll UOC while riding, and LUCC while driving. Also, my job is as a driver now. It will be nice to know for those times when I have to drive through the slummiest of slums to pick up clients that I'm not entirely useless.