Re: Hit by car on bike (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:19:00 -0800 (PST)
 >
 > I replied on Nextdoor for you, also recommended Bicycle Express 

Thanks.

It's probably a good idea to have insurance for these cases.  Not too sure
about bicyclist insurance, 'tho.

 > On Fri, 24 Jan 2020, Noelle wrote:
 >  > Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:09:54 +0000 (UTC)
 >  > Subject: Hit by car on bike
 >  > From: "Nextdoor Japantown" <http://www.rs.email.nextdoor.com/~reply>
 >  > 
 >  > Nextdoor Nextdoor Japantown
 >  > 
 >  > Hit by car on bike
 >  > 
 >  > Kevin Joo, North Side - Luna Park 
 >  > 
 >  > Hello everyone! My name’s Kevin, I just moved to SJ from Maryland a couple
 >  > weeks ago. I’m new to the neighborhood and Nextdoor, so nice to meet you 
 >  > all!
 >  > I’m posting because I am a bit concerned about road safety here. I was 
 >  > riding
 >  > my bike last week, and was in the bike lane. I was going very slowly as 
 >  > there
 >  > was a car coming from my left side. It was nearing the stop sign, so I 
 >  > started
 >  > to move forward. Then, even though he saw me, he didn’t stop at the stop 
 >  > sign
 >  > and drove right into my bike. It wasn’t very fast, maybe 5 mph, as if he 
 >  > was
 >  > doing it on purpose or some sadistic reason.  This has never happened to me
 >  > before, and it seemed like where-I-live is very bike friendly, so I am very
 >  > confused. Do drivers hate cyclists here or something?  Also- would love
 >  > recommendations for an affordable bike repair shop. The car bent my rear 
 >  > wheel
 >  > so it is a bit warped.