Telegirl, I'm so glad your still living and breathing to tell this horrible tale. People can be so selfish all they think about is hurry and get there or something worse. I want to go back to slug-bug horse-buggy lifestyle. Yes, the gals gave you good advice. Write about your experience to "letter to the editor" section of your paper. The people that put your life in danger might never see the article, but it would remind others not to be so clueless while sharing the roads with bicyclist. I think schools should have safe driving assemblies and include comments on driving safely w/ bike on roads, as well as no alcohol. I'm very leary of any teen driver. Just hearing about close-calls on the forums give me the hebie- jebies so I can understand your feelings. I hope you can find a place to ride that you feel comfortable again.