Bob R
Living Legend
I agree - he seemed to be unable to do a relatively easy maneuver to just get around it, rather than just braking (with only a slight change in line) and inevitably hitting it.
He has a full 3 seconds between the thing hitting the road and him connecting with it (4 if you count when you can first see it coming adrift)
That is a really long time to be honest to execute avoidance vs panic brake and 'hope' you stop in time. Braking was clearly his only though process.
If you choose a direction and the thing bounces un-naturally into your corrected path, you may not be able to do much about it. OK - the cause is not his fault - but many motorcycle accidents are not CAUSED by the rider - and that is where learning & practicing skills comes into self-preservation.
I totally agree. He braked and kind of started to change lanes. Watch his head, it barely moves, I am thinking target fixation, you go where you look. One of the most basic maneuvers in a Basic MSF Course is an unannounced avoidance maneuver. Look to where you want to be an PUSH on that handle bar. It is amazing how much lateral movement you can get in a hurry. But, I wasn't there and have no idea what really happened other than a piece of debris hit the road in front of him, he hit it and rolled while his bike spun down the road. He walked away and that is a win.
Here is a MSF article, Do I Brake or Do I Swerve.
https://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/imsc2006/Shuman-Do_I_Brake_or_Do_I_Swerve-Paper.pdf
bob