Got doored by a Ford Galaxie as a teen. The bike survived. I was sore. Knocked the Galaxie's door off it's hinge. The driver screamed and raged and claimed he was going to sue. Never heard from him afterwards though.
Got run over by a '64 Mustang in the late '70s. Fortunately, the car pushed me aside and the rear wheel took all the damage. I think I had a few abrasions on my elbow, but I can't remember for sure.
Got right hooked in the early '70s by a van, I leaned on the side of the van with my elbow as we went through the corner and then managed to get away.
Couple of years ago, I almost got left hooked by a driver scooting into Denny's for a Grand Slam. I avoided this collision by about 6" because I was riding my recumbent and when the brakes weren't enough, I dropped my feet to the pavement and my tennies made good brakes. The force of the impact of feet to pavement was enough that my feet hurt more and more throughout the day, and by the end of the day I was no longer able to stand. I had to cancel the century I had planned to ride the next day.
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Originally Posted by
Bjforrestal
I don't care if you are on a unicycle, as long as you're not using a motor to get places you get props from me. We're here to support each other. Share ideas, and motivate one another to actually keep doing it.