Very true, I should have taken the time to switch out my pedals. I'll still add a front brake for safety reasons.

I am surprised how shaken up I was, very slow crash; but it was with a big truck, on a street with traffic. I hope thats the last bike / car run in I ever have.

Just goes to show, even a 5 mile ride can take your life if you don't play the game correctly. And if your wondering, yes, I was wearing my helmet, but it never made contact, luckily.