So I was on my commute back from work today and stopped at a traffic light when a gentleman walked across the street and said to me "you're gonna get run over out here".

For 2 seconds, I did not know what to say. Then I yelled out "it's where we cyclists belong" as he was walking away.

I'm still puzzled at the remark and I'm wondering if he said that out of genuine concern for my safety, or if he just hates seeing cyclists on the road?

I'm also mad at myself for not thinking of something more clever to say. How would you guys have dealt with this?