I am sorry.
I am sorry that I touched your car. I really am. You see, I was trying so hard to stay out of the way of the cars and busses to the left of me doing 35 mph that I forgot to also pay attention to what was coming from behind me. When you passed me within inches of my handlebar you scared me and I acted out by slapping the back of your car. A love tap really. Why you couldn’t wait the five seconds for me to clear the intersection and reach the bike lane is irrelevant. I acted out and I am sorry.
When you abandoned your turn, cut off a lane of traffic, stopped in front of me and got out of your car I realized the mistake I made. But again that is irrelevant and I am sorry.
I learned my lesson. You taught me good.
Next time I will take up the entire lane rather than just the portion I was taking up so you can’t pass me so closely and risk my life in doing so.
All sarcasm aside I am honestly upset over my behavior.
I probably would have acted in the same way but I don’t agree that its right either. We both know that the gentleman will continue to mow down cyclists. :-(
Comment by Tyler — August 10, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
That’s the general idea that I got from him as well which is why it doesn’t pay to get involved. People like him know exactly what they are doing.
Saw you bought a Kona, I ride a Kona as well!
Comment by Ryan — August 10, 2009 @ 2:06 pm