Commuting season is in full swing. December and January did not have any riding
days, but since February it has been about two days a week.
So,I am riding my bike home from work, and a car pulls out into
my lane. Seriously, how can he miss
me? A visible jersey, a 250 LUM blinking
front light, two flashing red lights on the back of my bike, and he still does
not see me.
Luckily, I was alert and knew that there was not a car in the next
lane and I swerved into that lane. The
car bumper was a foot away from me.
It
is funny the things that run through your head the moment after a car slams on
their brakes to avoid hitting you. First, I was like thank God nothing happened
to my bike. Then, thank God I do not have road rash or anything broken. Lastly, thank God I can still see the mister tonight
and celebrate his birthday. Yes, in that
order.
Then I went right to the blame game and wanted to blame my
two riding partners for not riding with me.
We definitely would have been more visible if they were with me. Ultimately,
it was neither my fault nor my riding partners.
I wish that drivers in San Antonio were more aware of bike riders.
The cars do not scare
me and neither does road rash. I keep pedaling.
Your story gave me the shivers...stay alert and stay safe.
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