Closest of close calls

[Torrilin]

*hugs* That sounds awful. There isn't much you can do to be proactive against someone who is that out of touch with reality.

[Bad JuJu]

Oh man, that sucks--he fouled up your whole morning, which had started out so nicely. Here's hoping you'll have some better commuting experiences in the future.

I'm sure I wouldn't have thought of this at the time it happened if it were I it happened to, but it sounds like the jerk left the scene of an accident. I mean, he did hit you, though only marginally. Think about what would have happened if he clipped another car and then drove off. Not that there's anything you can do about it, maybe just something to consider in the future--though hoping it doesn't happen again.

I hope your day gets better from here.

[Deborajen]

How scary! Glad you didn't crash and get seriously hurt!

Did the guy even ask if you were ok? He obviously noticed he hit a bike with his car, you'd think he'd want to make darn sure you were ok before he took off.

Well, take care of yourself. Sounds like you did an amazing job of keeping it together.

Deb

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't know all the details of the actual incident, but my own policy is...
It's safer to always assume cars do not see you. Try to approach intersections at a speed where you will be able to stop in time if a car crossing in front of you does not stop for their red light. Expect cars to do the wrong thing and to not see you. As you approach an intersection, check all around and behind you so you will know your escape route options when a car does the wrong thing in the intersection. Rest assured they will do the wrong thing- with regularity!
Glad you were not hurt!!

[Starfish]

I mean, he did hit you, though only marginally. Think about what would have happened if he clipped another car and then drove off.

This made a lot of sense to me. I don't know if I would have had the presence of mind under the circumstances, but it would have been great to ask to see his license, record that info, get his license plate, and insurance info.

1) Who knows what might crop up for you when you get home & look at any damage to your bike, etc.

2) Maybe just having you take all that information might let him know the seriousness of his having just HIT a bicyclist.

Really glad you're OK!! So sorry for this experience for you!

[Tuckervill]

You know, you had a huge adrenaline rush, and your body needs to do something with it. It's a natural reaction to cry.

My son got his foot caught in an escalator once (he was ultimately okay), and I was all cool, calm and collected until we got in the car, and then I just BURST into tears and couldn't see to drive for about half an hour.

So whatever your body does to process all that, let it. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

Karen