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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Brunswick, Maine
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Bikes: 1948 P. Barnard & Son, 1962 Rudge Sports, 1963 Freddie Grubb Routier, 1980 Manufrance Hirondelle, 1983 F. Moser Sprint, 1989 Raleigh Technium Pre, 2001 Raleigh M80
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I don't see a problem. The car had to negotiate both you and the large truck, and did a good job. If the car had slowed to let the truck gain some distance, this would have created a major collision risk from behind. What I will suggest is for you to plan your trips with your experience in-mind. Anticipate what traffic condidtions might present. Find another route, another time-of-day, or another mode of transportation. Most riders who are used to city riding would not give this situation any weight.