How do you protect yourself?

[AutumnBreez]

Wow, that would be scary, I have not had that happen to that extent, but being followed/watched is very uncomfy, especially out in the boonies where I have to get my miles in, in order to get them. You handled it well as I think you could. Only thing I seen in your issue was maybe to pick up that phone sooner, but purhaps that was not possible, or thought of sooner. Good job, and I think your pepper spray is a wise choice. Do you also have id w/emergency contacts in the tube of your bike? also in helmet? You carry it on person too. It would still be advisable to talk to the police of your location of this incident, the license you took down, and details of vehicle and any other about driver. They may have had previous calls on identical vehicle descriptions but not a plate memorized, you could help save yourself and others if he is already wanted for other assault, or stalkings. Not to creep you out, but it could be valuable info you have. Or, yes, maybe he was just a jerk without past history (or life for that matter). I say, " better safe then sorry " !