I didn't have to - I have a spinal fusion from a motorcycle accident in 2004 (i'm fine, thank you)...and all I had to do was mention that...and the paramedics strapped me to a back board, put on a cervical collar and carted me away in the ambulance.

At the ER, again, no broken bones, but my ribs hurt, and I'm going to see my doc to make sure this is well documented. I've got a 2nd bike I can ride, so while I'd like to get the Jake back and on the road, it may have to wait until I'm sure that I'm OK.

Several times this guy kept getting very close to me to try to explain himself, while I'm still down on the pavement in a fetal position....I had to tell him several times to back away and that I didn't want to speak with him until a police officer was present....all the time while I'm in the middle of the street. I'm pretty calm now, but I was very pissed off at the time.