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I was intentionally hit by a car today

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  • N Offline
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    NobodySock
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    #13

    There is a culture in our country of people who absolutley detest bicyclists. Always where the helmet. An exposed uzi strapped around your torso couldn’t hurt either

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      Horace
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      @jon-nyc have you considered being intentionally hit by cars less often?

      Education is extremely important.

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        jon-nyc
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        #15

        I hadn’t before but now I’m giving it some thought.

        Lo, no accord shall bloom 'twixt us and that realm, save they do kneel in token of their utter, soul-deep shame! No parley shall we hold, no treaty sign, until their will is broken, and their strength doth lie as dust before our might. -DJT, 3/6/26

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          Tom-K
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          #16

          Glad you're ok. But just BE CAREFUL. (With all live and respect to peddlers--being dead and right is not a good plan.)

          Ego similis habere bonum et non curat nunquam accipere malum.

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            cathys
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            Jon - Really glad to hear this did not turn out worse and you are okay. There are some real jerks out there and this could have ended much worse. I've had scary incidents on my bike but nothing quite that blatant.

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              Horace
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              #18

              I remember about the Sean Bradley tragedy.

              https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/what-happened-shawn-bradley-bike-accident-paralyzed-legs-life-after-basketball-1741454

              Super tall people do look more fragile. There may be something to that. I wonder how Victor Wembanyama will do over time.

              Education is extremely important.

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                jon-nyc
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                #19

                He had a standing reach of 10’2”. He could stand with both heels on the ground and grab the rim.

                Lo, no accord shall bloom 'twixt us and that realm, save they do kneel in token of their utter, soul-deep shame! No parley shall we hold, no treaty sign, until their will is broken, and their strength doth lie as dust before our might. -DJT, 3/6/26

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                  mark
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                  #20

                  Holy crap! I missed this. What a fucking asshole that drive is! So glad you are OK.

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                    blondie
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                    I missed this too. I’m glad you’re okay Jon.

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                      Rich
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                      Glad there were no injuries. Several years ago, the brother of the Lieutenant Governor in CT lost his leg from a hit and run accident while on his bike. (found and arrested) Very active person who still puts on lots of road races around here.

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