Chris Carmichael saved my life...

[OakLeaf]

Now I just take the whole lane.

I'm a huge advocate of taking the lane, but if someone's going to right-hook you, they will go into the left lane, run oncoming traffic off the road, and STILL right hook you. Just had it happen last week ... good thing someone was paying attention.

[maggie's sister]

Thanks for all the back up today. I am a little apprehensive as the end of the day at the office and ride time near. If I don't get on the bike today, I won't get on the bike tomorrow...

I know that, logically, the probability of the same thing happening again today is statistically insignificant. Sigh.

[redrhodie]

Ride a little slower than usual tonight. That's what I do if I'm recovering from a crazy driver. Try to keep it from becoming stressful. You did a great job, and your cycling skills are excellent. You should be proud of yourself for avoiding that.

[Tri Girl]

you're right- if you don't get on your bike today you might not ever get back on. You can do it. Be extra aggressive with cars and not only take the lane, but make sure they see you (and if you can ride down that same stretch again and not have an incident it will be even better for your confidence).
Get back out there, girl, and OWN your ride!!

[grey]

I will remember that! I had a close call with a similar situation in my neighborhood a few years ago. It scared the crap out of me! I yelled - the lady's windows were down - but I don't think she had a single clue that I almost landed myself across the back of her car because of her stupidity. Thankfully I was able to swerve left, but I missed by inches.

[Tri Girl]

so how was your ride home?

[maggie's sister]

Yesterday's ride was great. I was a little more cautious at first, but after a few miles fell into my old rhythm. I was more apt to take a lane when needed and even rode through the same intersection.

I also noticed that the BF was a little more attentive to my whereabouts last night.

Thanks for the great advice and support.

[jessmarimba]

Glad you're ok. I'm always wary of drivers who look like they're about to do this. Some people have genuinely asked in the comments sections on news articles on bike stuff in Denver what they should do in a situation like that (driving alongside a cyclist, need to turn right). The idea of slowing down and turning behind the cyclist hasn't really occurred to most of them.

(Can I just say, it's hilarious to me - as someone who went by Blahblah's Sister in my running group for years - that we have all automatically shortened her name to Maggie even though her user name clearly states that Maggie is her sister )