Originally Posted by
cycle.stig
...she didn't see me...
Motorist's brains compartmentalize the world into two broad categories:
Moving objects: Cars, trucks, farm equipment, emergency vehicles, and
Non-moving objects: Mailboxes, trash cans, road kill, fire hydrants, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Not being seen is part of the program unfortunately. Not much you could have done better - been in your cleats many times. Just stay upright when possible. Nicely done and glad you didn't get scuffed up as well.