"I have never hit anyone before!"

[Grog]

Have that rear wheel checked for true while you're at it. Prolly ok or repairable, but might as well have that info at the same time as you're dealing with the helmet. Also check your gear, lycra's darned expensive to replace. If it's due to the accident you have no reason to feel bad. The driver's made a mistake, not you, and you shouldn't have to pay for that.

Funny you'd say that. I would have sworn the wheel was okay the first day I rode on it, and yesterday I noticed that the back wheel was definitely not true after all, and it's not getting any better so I'll have it inspected, trued, and fixed tomorrow.

No holes in the lycra or Gore jacket, though.

I don't mind being a "colorful character," there's something about it that makes me reconnect with my inner child. But I don't like being hit.