I’m sure we’ve all experienced the “sorry mate, didn’t see you” when a driver merges into your lane takes off at an intersection and doesn’t give away . Majority of the time these drivers looked. They made a decision and they chose to turn Don’t get me wrong there are some drivers that don’t look, but sometimes it’s not that the drivers don’t look. It’s that they can’t see you. Sometimes you are blocked by something as simple as a pole, a parked car, even their positioning. Watch the 19 second video of the cop and the pen I’ve linked below. ( it is the second video, you may have to scroll left if you are on a phone) You might have noticed the shadow or a glimpse of the bike before the police moved the pen, now change the pen to a parked car, and you wouldn’t have been able to see the bike. When you come up to a road where someone else has to give way, assume they can’t see you, adjust your lane position, adjust your speed, have an escape route, change into a further lane. Even if you think they have a clear view assume that their A pillar is blocking vision of you. The A pillar ( the frame between the windscreen and window) can completely block a motorbike from a driver’s view. You could be driving straight toward them but if you line up with the pillar, you can seem invisible. This isn’t just a theory, it shows up in real crashes. The driver looks, makes a decision, and turns. Sometimes the motorbike isn’t seen, sometimes the speed of the motorbike was misjudged. Yes, it is their responsibility to give way. But it is your responsibility to make it home safely. Adjust your riding to anticipate the worst possible scenario. Even when something isn’t physically blocking you, that doesn’t guarantee you’ll be seen. The driver can be looking directly at you and not register you, not because you're hidden, but because the brain filters out what isn’t actively looking for. That’s exactly what happens on the road, because their attention is elsewhere. Think of drivers on the phone, drivers with crying kids in the cars, drivers running late to work.

Staying safe on the road isn’t just about watching what’s happening around you. It’s about being ahead of it. When you’re riding, observing traffic isn’t enough, you need to predict traffic. Relying on indicators, brake lights and sudden movements is not enough because by the time those things happen the situation has already unfolded. What matters is what comes before the obvious indication, the subtle signs, drivers head moving, their hands turning on the wheel, vehicles drifting in its lanes, gaps in traffic opening up, problem cars, small changes in speed with no clear reason. These are all movements and actions that can signal what’s about to happen. Indicators tell you what people want to do. Movement tells you what they’re about to do. When you start noticing these patterns, your riding changes and you begin to position yourself earlier and safer. Not in reaction to their indication, but in preparation of their movement. You’ll find yourself naturally, adjusting line position to create space, avoid blindspots, and place yourself where you're most visible. You’ll start assuming for the worst, but positioning yourself for the best. You start thinking a few steps ahead if something happened right now what would I do? What escape route do I have?

Hi I’m really glad you’re here. This group is about refining your riding, building confidence, and learning at your own pace. Take what’s helpful, leave the rest.

Hey everyone 👋 I’m Laura. I’ve been riding for about 3 years now I have owned 2 bikes, and I’m sitting just shy of 75,000 km on two wheels. I sold my car early on and have been all-in on riding ever since. I’m not here as “the expert” I’m here because I love learning, refining skills, and helping everyday riders feel more confident and capable on the road. Long term, my goal is to start my own rider-focused business, and this community is a big part of that journey. This group is a judgement-free space for: • Asking questions (even the “dumb” ones) • Sharing lessons learned the hard way so others don’t have to • Improving skills, mindset, and confidence • Supporting each other as everyday riders To kick things off — drop a comment with: 🏍️ What you ride 📍 Where you’re from 🎯 One thing you want to improve as a rider Really glad you’re here. Let’s build something solid together 🤝