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Another cherished memory:
Cycling westbound from Finsbury Sq (before it was full of hippies camping out. . .) along Chiswell St I left the crossroads alongside three cabs. The two in front pulled ahead but the third stayed alongside me to my right, and as we drew level with Finsbury St he suddenly swung left forcing me to jump onto the pavement. He had clearly thought this attempted murder through as his exit was clear. I remember eye contact with an emotionless scary set of brown eyes as he accelerated away into the end of the street turning back towards Moorgate crossroads.
I was shaking with fear and anger, and was left screaming after him something about 'If I had a gun' which freaked out all the office workers walking around at the time - I think they had to be in my shoes to appreciate my venomous outburst.
Anyway, I'm very mindful now to not be alongside any vehicles where there is a left turn, and if I am to make sure I know what the vehicle's occupants are likely to do - a sad state of affairs but one that can potentially save my life every time.