today's close call

[Duck on Wheels]

A ton or two of steel always makes me a bit nervous, whether I'm on my bike, on foot, or driving that ton. My route to work goes mostly on bike paths that are a marked section of the sidewalk. I tend to do the crossings on foot, because that lets me stop quicker when drivers look straight at me and keep on going. Eye contact is a must, but still no guarantee! Luckily, most of the instersections I go through have bike and pedestrian underpasses, so I don't have to dismount all that often.

Good to hear you're only a bit scraped and bruised. Good that the driver took repsonsibility (too late, but still ...) and will cover your repair costs. Good that you're able to get back in harmony with the universe (and back on your new bike without being overly nervous). Stay safe out there!

[DDH]

That is so scary!!! I don't think I know what I'd do if someone hit me. I'm afraid I would be a real be-atch out of shear shock!!
That is if I was in good enough shape to still act that way.

I'm glad you are okay. Like everyone else I try to watch out and follow the rules, but you just never know when someone else isn't doing the same.


We all make mistakes, I am sure the driver was mortified about hitting you. I just hope if a driver, or myself makes a mistake when I am riding that it is a smaller one and not a great big OWIE one.