Originally Posted by Paul Barnard

He also weaponized his vehicle. Sadly, it happens from time to time. Seems like there was another incident just last month in GA. As I am sure you are aware, it's not the ordinary that typically makes for interesting discussion. I could tell a story about how a motorist pulled a left turn in front of me Monday, and it probably wouldn't interest many people even though it's a common problem. FWIW there are a lot of shockingly unhealthy attitudes toward cyclists, and I can't help but believe those attitudes fuel behaviors such as the subject of this thread. The lesson here. There are mean people out there. There are criminals. Cyclists do get intentionally targeted because they are cyclists. There's not much you can do to defend yourself against someone weaponizing a car. There is something you can do about someone who gets out. Riders should have a mental plan and perhaps tools. A rider shouldn't wait until the moment it happens to develop a plan. Simply riding away may be the best defense/safety measure if it's an available option. It may be the option I choose based on the whole of the circumstances. It won't be my only option.