Quote Originally Posted by pll View Post
We went to the fallen cyclist as the driver gets off the car and is apologizing ("I did not see you").
How many people say this when what they mean is "I didn't look properly?" I hope not to offend anyone by saying this, but so many SUV drivers seem unaware of the damage that they can do in such big vehicles. I hope that lady is ok, and I hope that you are not too shaken too.

I'm glad your J is ok, red. Your ride sounds very pleasant.

I had a lovely short errand ride today. I was booked in for a flu shot at about 9am, and we needed a few bits of shopping, so I cycled into town and parked up at the surgery. There's a new crossing gone in on a super-busy road that I use, so now I can ride the fast road and use the crossing to get onto the scenic path, rather than turning across the traffic. Anyway, I had my shot and went to the butchers for a chicken, and stopped at another shop on the way back for potatoes, carrots and parsnips. I only had my basket on the bike, which ended up completely full. So only about 4 miles or so, but just a lovely perfect ride that set me up for the day.