An incomplete apology

The cyclist was not exactly riding at the left edge of the road. He had left some space for the pedestrians who did not like to use the pavement. He cycled along at a relaxed pace. Right behind him an impatient young fellow, who seemed like a new generation punk was trying to satisfy his "need for speed". As is usually the case he tried to twist and turn their Honda Activas through the traffic. The guy had reached the left edge of the road and was feeling trapped behind the cyclist. He considered applying the brake but it went against his code of conduct on roads. So he twisted some part of his body and the bike changed its direction to the left. He started to overtake the cyclist from the left. As he crossed the cyclist, the cyclist felt an irresistible urge to spit. He, being a sensible person, did not want to spit to the right on to the oncoming vehicles. So he spit to the left. To his utter shock a Honda Activa appeared as soon as the spit left his mouth. He tried to suck his spit back into his mouth but could not do so. So the spit flew and landed on the headlights of the bike. The young punk was shocked and half twisted his body to stare at the cyclist. But he remembered his code of conduct on the road and let the incident pass. He did not stop his vehicle but sped away. The cyclist lifted his hand in apology but he had no one to receive his apology.