Cycling_Samurai
Well-Known Member
I was out doing my 32 miler in gusty winds this afternoon. On my return trip home. Cranking at 18 to 20 mph. As I was crossing a certain intersection and could see up a head about 70 yards was a minivan parked in the bike lane with flashers on. After crossing the intersection I went into the traffic lane to go around the car. Getting closer the minivan suddenly pulled out into the traffic lanes so I naturally went back to the open bike lane to go around the tail of the minivan. As I was passing the minivan it backed into me. The passenger side pushed my shoulder forcing me and the bike on to the sidewalk on the other side. It all happened really fast and scared the crap out of me. Once past the minivan I came to a stop and dropped my bike beside the sidewalk. I was angry and walked back to the vehicle. The older Asian woman looked scared and rolled down the window to say that she was sorry. I told her to pay attention. That she was blocking a bike lane. She said I'm sorry again and I walked away. I couldn't saying anything unpleasant to her as I felt sorry for her. Got on my bike and continued home. I wasn't hurt and I don't think my bike was either. I understand her parking is difficult but she needs to stop for bikes.
In spite of the wind I kept a 15.8 mph avg 😎
In spite of the wind I kept a 15.8 mph avg 😎
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