"curious reaction tho, meaning getting off the bike & standing in the lane. I'd think you'd rather start pedaling faster to get out of his way?"

Remember there are cars coming from the opposite direction. Speeds on that road are posted at 55, most drivers are around 60. The alternative would have been a sure hit so I hit the binders super hard and popped out of both pedals simultaneously to keep from falling over.

It was a weird incident all the way around.