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Old 04-16-03 | 11:12 AM
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caloso
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From: Sacramento, California, USA

Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur

Close call today two blocks from the office: I made eye contact with the driver but an Aerospeed van (local equiv. of FedEx) pulled right out in front of me and forced me into the middle of the road. I banged on the side of the van and at the light I pulled up to the window. The driver wouldn't roll it down so I made the 2 fingers to the eyes gesture and said "I know you looked right at me! And you pulled out in front of me anyway!"

I couldn't hear what the driver said but it didn't sound apologetic. Decided (in spite of my tagline) not to get angry but just to let the company know that their driver is operating their van unsafely. So, I got the license number and called the 800 number on the side of the van. Left a vm for the driver manager. I'll call back this afternoon if I don't get a return call.

Otherwise, a nice ride in. I refuse to let this ruin my day.
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