I ride my bike to work, but my BF doesn't think its safe and wants me not to. what should I say?

Question

I ride really carefullly, and my commute ride takes me through about 8 blocks of Downtown SF (but I only use way less traveled streets) and the rest is on open carless waterfront walk/ride way. He doesn't have a problem with the sidewalk. But he feels any street where a crazy car can drive is too unsafe. Is he being a little rediculous? I know there are accidents, but is what I'm doing really that much more dangerous than riding in a car on a freeway?

Answer 1

sweatheart you could get in your car and be in an accident less then 2 miles from home. We all take risks every single day of our  lives. If your careful and obey the bike rules and put safety first and always watch out for the car because they never seem to see you. (experience almost got hit cause someone was in a hurry for their Tim Hortons Coffee the other day...yes i'm canadian...) You will be okay

Answer 2

Get off your Butt and give me a ride. If he can't........you win.

Answer 3

He is being silly!  You can get hurt doing anything,  carjacked,   randomly shot at,   riding the bike.    He needs to find something to worry about and leave you alone.  

Not only are you saving gasoline and   lowering emissions,  you are staying healthy doing it.   Way to go!!

Answer 4

It is more dangerous but just do what you want, he is just worried about you and all you need to tell him is that you will be very careful and keep your eyes open, so ride safe.......

Answer 5

i don't know about SF but i live in houston, tx and i ride though downtown about once a week. as long as you are alert and watch what is going on around you. are you a good bike rider, you will need some pratice for awhile before starting to ride downtown. you need to be able to ride on a non crowded street and be comfy before riding downtown.also buy a helmet no matter how you look in it. and be willing to pay $40-50 for it. remember a helmet is only worth what you put into it.

also remember that he is just looking out for you and showing that he cares so don't fight with him over it. good luck.

Answer 6

WE ALL TAKE RISKS IN ONE OR ANOTHER.  TELL HIM YOU HAVE BEEN DOING IT FOR QUIET SOMETIME AND YOU DON'T SEE ANY REASON TO STOP.

Answer 7

"Buy me a cell phone."

Answer 8

Tell him to buy you a car, insure it and pay for the gas and the new wardrobe you would need when your butt gets bigger from lack of exercise. That should shut him up!

Answer 9

I think he loves you and dosen't want anything to happen to you, but he can't protect you from the world all the time, so just tell him that you are doing everything right and safe and that you are a big girl and can take care of yourself. Just be careful. Good luck.

Answer 10

say, then you pay for my gas.