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NCRonB · #1 Unread post by **NCRonB** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:28 pm

I went out this afternoon just before sunset to take one of my 50 mile joy ride routes through country roads south of Apex, NC. I know there are plenty of animals around, but today, as I was riding near the Sharron Harris nuclear power plant, I saw a big bird walking across the road in front of me. I slowed rather quickly to a near stop and I realized it was a peacock! I've never seen a peacock around here. There were trees as far as I could see on both sides of the road; I have no idea where that thing came from.

As I continued a bit stunned, I realized just how many animal encounters I've had on this particular route. I've had dogs (in multiple places), deer, geese, ducks, various birds in flight, and chickens cross my path. There are also goats, cows, and horses in different places that have yet to cross in front of me, but they do have the opportunity. Not to mention the shower of gnats and mosquitoes plastered on my helmet and bike. Also, I think I hit a butterfly today.

That's not the only place I've encountered animals. In my six months of riding, I've yet to have any vehicle fail to yield to me, but those animals are really helping me practice my quick stops; they seem to be all over the place here in NC.

skoebl · #2 Unread post by **skoebl** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:03 pm

Hehe, luckily my insurance covers me if I hit an animal. Although they seemed to try to make it VERY clear that it had to be a LIVE animal.

My question...How would they tell?

BuzZz · #3 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:37 pm

Deer strikes are so common here that they don't even count against you on your insurance. They just pay out with no penalty. Just another obstacle to overcome.....

jstark47 · #4 Unread post by **jstark47** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:57 am

rbickers wrote:I saw a big bird walking across the road in front of me. I slowed rather quickly to a near stop and I realized it was a peacock! I've never seen a peacock around here.

You're lucky the darned thing didn't throw itself under your wheels. They are said to be as dumb as rocks!

NCRonB · #5 Unread post by **NCRonB** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 2:44 pm

Today I must add wild turkeys and a turtle the size of a large frisbee. That turtle was staring me down. My helmet also had the pleasure of meeting up with a dragonfly. Bonk!

#6 Unread post by **fireguzzi** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:09 pm

You should get some of these.

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aer ... 16800.html

VermilionX · Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:27 pm

fireguzzi wrote:You should get some of these.

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Aer ... 16800.html

i almost hit a squirrel at the canyons today.

NCRonB · #8 Unread post by **NCRonB** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:13 pm

fireguzzi wrote:You should get some of these.

I'd buy a retroreflective version.

Seetrout · #9 Unread post by **Seetrout** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:40 pm

No groundhogs!!!
I suppose the prairie dogs would suffice.

CentralOzzy · Fri May 12, 2006 9:16 pm

We have Kangaroos, Wild horses, Cattle, Reptiles & Dogs to watch out for.

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