Quote Originally Posted by porkies
Grateful for the oncoming 40 tonne lorry that pulled into my lane to overtake someone? grateful for the slippery diesel on the road? grateful for locking the rear tyre at over 40mph?

not really, i am grateful i can sit here and type this.......
i have seen some sights in my young life but today right now i am absolutley terrified. i'm not scared of death nor injury but scared i may not have seen my wife and son again....

Ride safe people.
So glad you are OK you've certainly got to do all you can to make sure people see you especially on a grotty day like this. Go careful.