on Renton Ave
at 6:17 am
it’s not quite light out
dark grey Prius
night driving without headlights
lurking to my left
in slot position
like an unwanted wing man
silent but deadly
cannot see him
or hear him coasting downhill
hybrid quiet like
got a gut feeling
from 45 years cycling
something is not right
take a look over
the shoulder and he’s right there
are you my uber?
apply the brakes and
let him pass before turning
left on Henderson
true story. one car on the road and he's driving like an idiot. keep your head on a swivel
I know what some idiot is about to do before they do at least once a week. Well, I did when I actually rode my bike every day.