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A letter from an anonymous and now limping cyclist to his could-have-been Good Samaritan:

Dear Jogger,

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I’m OK. No need to worry.

That crash I had on the bridge in Taylor Creek Park Thursday morning? It wasn’t fatal.

My front bike tire skidded on the wet wood, hit the railing and pitched me over the handlebars, wrenching my knee a good one.

I suppose I don’t need to replay the whole calamity. You were good enough to step up and over me as I lay on the bridge.So I just wanted to ease any concerns you might have and let you know the injuries were minimal. No signs of concussion yet — helmets, they do seem to work — and the ice packs and painkillers are helping somewhat with the knee. I can still walk, though awkwardly. But I’m guessing you could predict all of that, and that’s why you didn’t slow down to check.

That song you were listening to on your headphones was clearly a priority so I’m glad you didn’t have to remove them for the sake of me — spread out like a poorly organized yard sale across your path.

Anyhoo. Hope you enjoyed your run. And remember, this can be a tough town sometimes so please do be careful out there.

I love Toronto.

Your friend,

The battered cyclist