limitsreached
Well-known member
Since getting my bike on the road last month, I have ridden to work twice, and this commute includes the QEW, 427, 401, and the 404. It was a little nerve racking the first time but I felt I needed to get comfortable with it in case I ever needed to use the highway for another reason other than commuting. Having said that, I will likely do it once a week or every other week as the added risk isn't worth it IMO.
Is there a thread somewhere that people shares tips specifically about heavy highway traffic? I think it would be a great idea if not, because already I have implemented a couple things that I wasn't taught before or have seen anyone mention.
Here is a big one for me:
Passing trucks using the fast lane, I do not ride in the right tire track as I normally would, instead I ride in the left tire track for fear that if the truck had a mechanical issue(tire blow-out) or had to avoid something ahead, I would have more time to react if they needed to come into my lane. The same goes for cars that I am not 100% certain know I am there as I make my way through their blind spot. Although I should be defending my position in the lane and not being "inviting", none of that matters if they just plain don't see you.
I would like to hear others share a tip they use when commuting in heavy traffic?
Is there a thread somewhere that people shares tips specifically about heavy highway traffic? I think it would be a great idea if not, because already I have implemented a couple things that I wasn't taught before or have seen anyone mention.
Here is a big one for me:
Passing trucks using the fast lane, I do not ride in the right tire track as I normally would, instead I ride in the left tire track for fear that if the truck had a mechanical issue(tire blow-out) or had to avoid something ahead, I would have more time to react if they needed to come into my lane. The same goes for cars that I am not 100% certain know I am there as I make my way through their blind spot. Although I should be defending my position in the lane and not being "inviting", none of that matters if they just plain don't see you.
I would like to hear others share a tip they use when commuting in heavy traffic?