Originally Posted by Chris L
That's why, in situations like this, you get the hell out of the bikelane. I don't know if it would have helped on this particular occasion, but it's protected me from numerous left-hooks and so on down the years. You'll be a lot safer (and contrary to what motorists will actually say) a lot more respected of you make an attention wh@re out of yourself.
I agree, and do just that quite often. But honestly, there is some bad luck that comes into play. Unfortunately, you sometimes get run down and there's nothing you could have done about it.