Bike vs. Car

my bike weights about 15 pounds

a car weights 3180 pounds
the top speed of a bicycle is 30mph

the top speed of a car is 195mph


Today this morning at 8:30 am. I Derek Chavez was hit on my bicycle going to work right in front of city hall. Upon the impact of the hit, the first thing that i was thinking of was holy shit, i just got hit by a car. The lady passed me in her car thinking she get around me, until she saw the other people crossing the street. As she turned i was passing her. Bang, i was up on the hood of her car. She jumped out of her car screaming and in panic, wondering if her car was ok. Hi i told her, "I'm up on your hood." Than she started to yell at me, saying she couldn't see me. I was shocked from the impact still. i climbed down from the car and told her that when she passed she saw me in full view. She paused for a second, than it hit her, it was her fault, i had the right away. She and i exchanged info and i was on my way. What a way to start my day. I went to work and told them what happened. Shocked as well, they sent me home so i could go to the doctors and the bike shop. I bussed to the doc's and all is well. No broken bones, not a scratch. I will be sore tomorrow. I went to the bike shop to see if any damage was done. The guy at the shop checked my bike for free after i told him what happen. He was really nice and i was relieved to hear the bike was still in the same working order.

So the morel of my story is...be safe!