Unfortunately, we all here of people getting hit by cars, trucks and other moving vehicles that are bigger and stronger than us. We put blinking lights on the front and backs of our bikes so we are seen. We wear helmets so that the off chance someone takes a dive or worse. You never think it is going to be one of your friends or someone you know but on Friday night, it was.
A group of us joined up to go for ride going from pub to pub style. So through the streets of St. Paul we go, pedaling along. For those of you unfamiliar with St. Paul, its one hilly city! Nothing compaired to San Fran but when it is your first "RIDE" let me tell ya...its rough at times. Anyway. Back to the story!
On our way to our third destination for the evening, a car suddenly pulled over and struck *Antonia. After some serious rage of realizing that she had been hit, an ambulance, fire truck, and two cop cars showed up rather quickly to make sure my fair companion in blogging and adventures was okie doekie. I think my favorite part was when she was yelling "I HAVE MY BLINKY LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING SO YOU CAN SEE ME!" (I may have misqouted) and the picture I have of the ambulance dude looking like he is copping a feel. Luckily, there was only minor damage; some road rash, a broken shoe buckle, little bang up job on the Klauck, and a sore wrist. However, it didn't take away from the horrifying site of my friend lying in the street, writhing in pain and not knowing if she was going to get up.
I can only imagine the absolute fear that was running through the guy that hit her. And it absolutely scares me to death that people don't pay attention. Many bike riders try to pay attention for both cars and themselves, but they can't all the time.
PLEASE look for blinky lights.
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