Reasons Why Getting A Bike Is Safe

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

This is a request. After my accident most people tell me to get a car- no- i hate cars. My sister saw my accident and i was told to 'think of her' when she sees my new bike sitting outside. Also i was told about the 'stress' that everyone had been through when i was in hospital. Ok fair enough- everyones helped me out no end, but i need some convincing arguments why getting a bike is better than a car.

The few i thought of were:

1. Cheaper to run.
2. London Traffic will be easier to get through
3. I cant drive.....................

I need some more convincing arguments please guys! Shocked

Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

Getting a bike might statistically make you more likely to be dead on the outside but getting a car bloody definitely would be likely to make you dead on the inside. Wink

Tell them it's something you're passionate about and that it makes you happy. Say you're sorry if it bothers them but you don't want to lose out on that.

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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

LOL i used that car one. I said something about getting knocked off as opposed to crushed.

Ork12 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Karma :

On a bike i will be thrown from a crash, whereas in my cafe of doom my feet/legs will be crushed as the brake pedal is forced upwards and then add general trapping possibilities.
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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Okay, I could probably list some ideas, but I really don't think thats the right way to 'win' this 'debate'.

The pro's and con's of bikes aren't going to affect your family's feeling of you being on a bike. If it saves you time, thats hardly going to win you any favours when your mother replies with "Whats an extra 5 minutes son when you could be knocked off and killed and leave me "sonless" ". Or whatever that word may be.

Biking. It's obviously in your blood, it's what makes you happy and conveniently, it also gives you advantages too (introduce your list). It's what makes you happy mate, they won't want to respect that but it's something they have to deal with.

I have to say, I hope I am never placed in your situation. My parents know fine well I go on bikes because it's my life but they still wouldn't understand if I crashed and wanted to get back on again.

You're fighting a losing battle. Just respect their wishes, hear them out and then jsut say "I don't want to upset you but...blah blah blah". I'm not going to write it out for you, but it should all be 'in' there. No doubt this crash ahs brought you all closer, feelings strengthened, so time to say what you feel.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

tell them that it will kill you slowly on the inside as you love bike, ask you sister/mum to go with out bigbrother, fags, chocolate
WN
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Right ta guys!

It is a losing battle but there are ways to reach a truce i think looking at these!

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

end of the day,
your life, your choice!
WN
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

YES!

That's the one ill use.

You're right-i understand what they've been through but it's my choice. I dont want to die in a car crash. How guilty would they feel. At least on a bike they can we 'we told him so!'.

Or not dying at all is preferable!

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Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Lol- it's ok-i got what you meant.

Cool

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

you wont convince them except by a few years with no accidents and even that is a long shot

you just need to convince yourself that you can ride safe enough not to be a danger to yourself and to be skilful enough to avoid the dangerous actions of others

If we wanted to be completely safe we would never do anything with the slightest risk and most things have some risk.
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freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Yeah- now i lost my beloved bike im gonna take it a bit easier.

plugger147 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

how about taking them for a blast on the back. Shocked

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mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Whether you are in a car or on a bike, you're not safe. When you get out of the bath, you are not safe. When you cook, you are not safe. When you sleep, you are not safe. When you walk down the stairs, you are not safe. When you eat, you are not safe. When you put on your trousers, you are not safe.

Nothing is safe. Life itself is an uncurable terminal illness. Sitting around in fear of life itself is no way to carry on. It's best to get the most out of life while you still have it. Tomorrow is an unknown, we could all be dead by then.

All you can do is try and protect yourself the best you can. Take fewer, lesser risks, and take extra care. Even taking as much care as you can, you or they could still die tomorrow. No matter how the person died, their family would feel similarly.

I should also like to point out that cars are very unsafe. Sure they have better protection against accidents nowadays, but they are still death boxes on wheels.

You want to know the most dangerous place to be? In bed. More people die there than anywhere else. Wink

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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

shellshock · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Karma :

As a very gorgeous young man once said

'This is your life and its ending one minute at a time'

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=23812

Think there's some pics somewhere, but dunno if they were ever put up.

Not good.

skyline · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

freestyler_onli · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Karma :

Ok guys ta for this.

Im taking it all in.

In the end- they know i'll do what i want to do regardless of their wishes. Im just hoping about the lightning striking twice doesnt happen. That way they might see how safe i can be! Confused

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Some advanced riding training might be worth while - you can't avoid everything, but it should give you a good insite into how to do it 99% of the time - you'll be suprised how many possible hazards you've probably ignored etc.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

they might kick up a fuss about you getting one but just accept it when you get it
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Dracan · Trackday Trickster Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Karma :

When I'm driving in the car, my attention is about 50% on the road, and 50% thinking of other things, or playing with the stereo, etc.

On my bike, my attention is always at least 95% on the road. There's nothing much else to look at on a bike. No stereo, no passenger that you can talk to, etc.
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