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Good idea. Any chance?

Bike in fine shape--no damage other than bent plate. Good news, as it's shaping up to be a fine weekend for riding!

Thanks to all for the responses. I called my insurance company and told them about the incident. I said I had a mechanic that I wanted to use to check for damage. They said fine, let them know the outcome and send a report if there is damage. The bike is in the shop and I will know the prognosis...

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I was at a green waiting for room on the other side to proceed when I was hit from behind and pushed forward a few feet. [The van that hit me had been motionless behind me for up to a minute. The driver was not able to explain why he decided to drive into my back.] I remained upright and I am...

Welcome. In addition to insurance have you budgeted $450 for training and at least $500 for gear? You have 50 years of riding ahead of you, there's no hurry. If you start on a rock solid 125 for the bargain price of $2,000 that would be an excellent introduction (and by all accounts they're a...

Police are there, but some behaviour is routinely ignored. Failing to indicate is a good example. I would say that in Toronto a full third of drivers either indicate as they turn or fail to indicate at all. This is tolerated by police. It is also a lazy and dangerous practise, not to mention...

Thanks, I'll take that. In an instant I saw the gravel, chose the correct path, and took it, all somewhat instinctively or subconsciously. But I think that is more due to being a bicycle commuter for 20 plus years in big cities: emergency stopping, swerving, and shaking my angry little fists at...

Thanks for the reply. How was this course, would you recommend it? Certainly looks good to start 2015. Racer5 can wait one more season...

Many thanks for your positive comments.

Well, humbled rather than humble--but thanks.

Back in the beginner's class for me, despite a year and a half riding. Yesterday I had been riding for about two hours straight on roads I had never visited before, enjoying the sunshine, lack of traffic, and gentle curves. I approached a sharp, and blind, right turn. I barely slowed down, such...

Ha! I should clarify--not follow individual riders, just ride behind if they happen to be going in my direction. Doesn't have the complications of tailing a group ride.

That seems sensible. Thanks.

Riding in the Muskokas this weekend I came across a number of groups. The first one I merged into as my lane was ending. This necessitated a change in their formation. Feeling odd about barging into the party I changed lanes again and drifted to the back of the group. I wanted to stay with them...

Don't get an e-bike. You are 17: It's either a bicycle or a proper engine. If a scooter I would strongly recommend getting 150cc. They are as easy to ride as 50cc but can go on 80kmh highways very comfortably. (They can go on freeways but can't get out of trouble's path very easily so best...

That seems sensible. When I am a perfect rider I will stop reading crash reports.

Are riders over 40 over represented in death stats? The OPP don't have total rider numbers. 38% of deaths his year were riders aged 45-54. But that age group may well make up more than 38% of total riders. I can't find crash stats; it might be that older riders are in fewer accidents but are...

Scary stuff. Glad you're okay and were wearing proper gear.