Tonight I went on a short 15 miler by myself. I generally don't like to be on our county roads alone, but DH had to run a friend to pick up his truck and I wanted to ride. I was stoked to manuever my way across a busy highway (my biggest fear) and get into a groove.

About 4 miles into the ride I crossed the river and saw three teenagers trying to cross the road. They said something but I didn't really understand and kept trucking along. About five minutes later I heard a yell and felt something hit me. They threw a can at me!! Unfortunately, they were speeding and I didn't get a plate number. I was also mad that I lost my cool and gave them the finger.

I did get a decent description of the truck and called the local sheriff to make a general threat report. The whole back 10 miles I was looking over my shoulder everytime I heard a car. After I got home as I was telling DH about it I started to bawl. It made me feel so vunerable and angry. I pretty much cry if I get upset so it was a given this would start it. Up to that point I felt confident riding alone, now I feel slightly defeated.

Thanks for letting me have a little pity party. I know this is part of cycling, still doesn't mean it doesn't upset me.