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I got nailed last year by an elderly driver- she said she didn't see me. Perhaps it was my bright yellow jersey or maybe it was the clear sunny day that obscured her vision. I tend to believe it's because I was on the opposite side of the street and she had to cross two lanes of traffic to nail me. Fortunately, there were lots of very helpful people (thanks everyone!) who helped me out, called an ambulance and even rescued what was left of my trusty steed. I ended up with some road rash on my knees, a slightly lingering infection and a scar. My bike, clothes and helmet were trashed but that's what they are there for.
Before you point out the dangers of riding a bicycle, please note that the police investigator said it was a good thing I was on a bike- a head on collision between two cars each going 20+mph would have been far more serious. So- bikers and motorists watch out for each other!
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