I'm glad you're okay Kellichou. Enjoy the new bike shopping, and remember to remain alert to any pain onset and to act quickly if you feel something. Good that you had an 'emergency bag'!!

Your story convinces me that I'll stick to my decision NOT to use crosswalks. On the bike, I don't think there's safe. I'd rather take the lane. At busy intersections, that might mean taking the whole lane to make sure no smart-@$$ tries to make a right-turn in front of me...

Let us know how your next commutes go!!