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I've scratched. Too many wank drivers and close calls. Nearly every rider I speak to complains about shit driving, especially in Italy and Austria. I was literally inches from hitting an overtaking car descending monte grappa today (on a fucking corner) and that was the last straw.
Decision made easier by knee getting pretty consistently sore and 40c heat/hairdryer wind.
A bitter decision but , especially with firstborn due in October, I know where my priorities lie and it ain't under the wheels of some sleepy truck driver.
Edit - other takes of collision, near misses and unfortunately, death meant it was quite difficult to ignore my fear.