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One of the things taught in Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course is SIPDE.

Scan Identify Predict Decide Execute.

On a motorcycle, you have to keep absorbing data on the road, traffic conditions, cellphone drivers et al and always know what you are going to do - brake, slow down or zoom past.

Startups or rather any project is sort of like that. Inform yourself, decide and execute. Anything else is certain death.

The biggest benefit of riding is that you can cut your commute time in half if you're willing to lane split. There's also free parking everywhere if you know where to look. And don't forget you're getting a minimum of 60 MPG if you're riding a non supersport.

Lane splitting isn't legal everywhere though. Some places it is legal to the posted speed limit, others legal to just 25 mph.

I live in Palo Alto and whenever I have to take a meeting in San Francisco, weather permitting, I hop on my bike and get up there.

Distinct advantages are not getting stuck on 101 especially on the 3rd street exit and easy parking -- just sneak between two cars. Time permitting, therapeutic to return by 280 or Skyline :)

Author makes some interesting points about this relationship. Riding a bike myself I can totally relate.

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