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I think we all agree that this cyclist took a stupid, unnecessary risk and a horrible decision to ride away, maybe took off through shock (not condoning his actions), but recently
a taxi stops in traffic four feet from the kerb, and the passenger gets out suddenly on the nearside where a cycle lane is clearly marked and knocks me for six.. i really feel it.. luckily no real damage to me or bike.. I wasn't and still don't wear a helmet around town.. what can i say, did the driver not have time to see me, and warn his passenger? was i travelling too fast? i reckon the passenger said to the driver 'I'll get out here thanks'.. doors unlock, click, bang..
It is tough, we all have to assess every encounter on the road as potentially dangerous, as motorcyclists are trained to observe and avoid unnecessary risk taking.