Hi folks,
Tonight on my way home from work I was travelling on a local road doing about 40 mph and was behind a pick up truck (about 30 feet distance)when the truck swerved left and right and started a break lock up. Being that I was at a safe distance, I slowed down, but was not expecting a goose coming at me. The truck hit the goose sending it in all directions. I thought a pillow exploded and feathers were flying all over.
While only part of the body hit me, it seemed like a never ending amount of feathers, guts and blood was covering me. Thanks to all the advice in this site and my experience, I was able to bring the bike to a stop without skidding, or dropping the bike.
The driver of the truck had already stopped and was running toward me (didn't know it at the time)to "be there for me" as he explained. Turns out he rides too. He said his first reaction was to make sure I did not get it as he knew I was behind him. I wish all cagers were like that.
Anyway, my bike looks horrible. Even though its red in color, not just from the blood, it is covered in white dust, feathers and guts.
I did ride it home, but had heart palpitations for a 15 minute ride. I guess tomorrow I'll be going to work late since i need to clean it. Luckily, the only damage i found was a small ding in my headlight.
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know that this FORUM probably saved my bike and me (in that order).
Hs anyone else ever had a close encounter with a goose?
Ron
