Kentucky Accident Blog

Don't Be An Idiot When Riding A Bicycle

I was driving to work earlier this week on a morning when the weather was sleeting, freezing rain and a snow combination. It was 7:30 AM and I had just dropped my daughter off at her high school. I was headed down Bardstown Road, which is one of the busiest and most dangerous roads in Louisville. I know that there will be idiots on the road in this type of weather but I was astonished to see someone on a bicycle in such nasty weather. Unfortunately he was riding his bike like an idiot.  I commend anyone that commutes on a bicycle, especially in such cold and nasty weather. Although I do wonder about the safety of riding on icy streets, not only for the bikes’ ability to turn and stop, but for a driver of a car to be able to react to the bike.

This being said, what really irritated me was that this biker was weaving in and out of traffic. I don’t think he realized it, but he almost got hit by another car in the short time I was following him. As most of you know I am an avid recreational bicyclist. Anytime someone is reckless in the way they ride a bike it makes it harder for me when I am on the roads. Both bikers and cars must respect each other on the road. If you are riding a bike in this weather please be smart about it. Thankfully this person was wearing a helmet even though he was not using his head in the manner he was riding. I hope he made to where he was going. Please be smart and use your head during the holiday season and avoid being in n injury accident, whether it is with a car or a bicycle. 

For more information on Louisville, Kentucky attorney Mike Schafer and bicycle accidents go to http://www.mikeschaferlaw.com/