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Originally Posted by Malty  25 years riding bikes - currently ZRX1200S
I've found the opposite when comparing the UK to Switzerland - here, I have to practice my defensive riding skills way more than in the UK. Favourites are roundabouts where car drivers insist on trying to kill me on a regular basis, and highways where 100kmph in the outside lane appears to be the norm.
Also, filtering brings two reactions - some drivers kindly pull over a few inches to let you through  while others actually close the gap  for reasons of what? Jealousy? |
Tongue in cheek: could it be your choice of bike?
Don't get me wrong, I love your bike too!
I don't think people are trying to kill you, they are trying to get a closer look at your steel and chrome. And they do not go to their opticians so oftern.
Highways here are usually 100 or 120kmh, in case you don't realise. For your rocketbike, this is cruising at 3rd gear?
Filtering reactions: yes some drivers here do have tons of jealousy. Cager-mentality, they cannot or will not get a bike, so they are jealous. Just pour loads of pity on them when you next spot one.
Anyway, ride safe!