I saw the huge puddle in my lane on that rainy morning commute. You, devoted bike commuter, were approaching that same puddle from the sidewalk, perhaps to avoid it. I tried to steer away from the deep end, but it didn't seem to make a difference. My passenger reported that you were hit with a massive tidal wave of gutter overflow. I should have slowed down, changed lanes, let you get to work without a story about some asshole driver who soaked you. I am very sorry about the unintentional splash and hope your rain gear was effective. But we did have a little laugh about it after the fact.

—Anonymous