The day gets better.
Got about a mile and a half out of town before some close pass p***k had me off onto the verge. Broad daylight, nothing immediately coming the other way, so I can only conclude it was deliberate. Anyone who thinks daytime lights or high bis makes them any safer is a fool.
Bike undamaged, wrenched my left knee where I went over on my nearside. Sadlyndid not have the foresight to wear a helmet on my knee. Managed to ride home slowly. Taxi driver coming the other way stopped to check I was ok. He has a dashcam, will check when he finishes and call me. Also he would have passed an ANPR camera less than 30 seconds before encountering me so theres a change of an ID.
Reported to dibble. Doesnt look like the boys will be getting their lunchtime walk.