Cyclist left badly injured after kicked off bike

QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge, in Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about 5.15pm he was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: “I do about 7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

“I travel all over the North-East, it varies from twenty miles to a hundred plus.

“On the day, I’d done 45 miles, and I’m a pretty pacy rider - last time I looked at my Garmin which tells the speed, I was going 26 mph.

“I came off the roundabout at Toronto Lodge, and I was heading along that road, ten minutes away from home, and the next thing I remember is getting up off the grass.

“I can’t even remember the incident happening, or getting hit.�

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at speed.

Paramedics treated the cyclist after he was left with ankle and arm injuries.

He said: “I’ve been lucky, even though I was badly scraped and bruised.

“As the week’s gone on, I’ve got a bruise that stretches from above my calf to the top of my hip, and that’s actually where the person put their foot when they kicked me.

“All I remember is getting back up off the grass and somebody coming towards me to help.

“Because it happened in a matter of seconds, you don’t react quickly to get the registration details.

“To be quite honest I was just so shocked, I didn’t know what had happened.

“When I was told by the witnesses that the motorbiker had kicked me off, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

“My body was aching and hurting all over, and the ambulance was there within ten minutes - I was put on a stretcher.

“I was bleeding on my ankle, knee, hip and shoulder blade, and have really bad bruising - I think my thumb is broken as it is still swollen.�

The cyclist is encouraging people to come forward about the incident.

He said: “People should come forward, because at the end of the day, it could have been a 70-year-old man going along there who isn’t as fit as me.

“The people who have done this have no regard for people - they could have killed me.

“There was a clean crack through the back of my helmet from the incident - I could have broken my back or anything.

“I count my lucky stars because I feel I have come away lightly.

“Traffic won’t phase (SIC) me, because this wasn’t an accident, it was a deliberate act.

“I’m not going to let something like this disrupt my pleasure.�

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for people to come forward.

To give any information about the event, call 101 quoting incident reference number 345 of May 22.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800-555111.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne...cked-off-bike/

On 30/05/2020 10:44, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected
to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

It must have been that crow that likes to follow motorbikers around.

On Saturday, 30 May 2020 10:44:20 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge, in Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about 5.15pm he was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: “I do about 7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

“I travel all over the North-East, it varies from twenty miles to a hundred plus.

“On the day, I’d done 45 miles, and I’m a pretty pacy rider - last time I looked at my Garmin which tells the speed, I was going 26 mph.

“I came off the roundabout at Toronto Lodge, and I was heading along that road, ten minutes away from home, and the next thing I remember is getting up off the grass.

“I can’t even remember the incident happening, or getting hit.�

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at speed.

Paramedics treated the cyclist after he was left with ankle and arm injuries.

He said: “I’ve been lucky, even though I was badly scraped and bruised.

“As the week’s gone on, I’ve got a bruise that stretches from above my calf to the top of my hip, and that’s actually where the person put their foot when they kicked me.

“All I remember is getting back up off the grass and somebody coming towards me to help.

“Because it happened in a matter of seconds, you don’t react quickly to get the registration details.

“To be quite honest I was just so shocked, I didn’t know what had happened.

“When I was told by the witnesses that the motorbiker had kicked me off, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

“My body was aching and hurting all over, and the ambulance was there within ten minutes - I was put on a stretcher.

“I was bleeding on my ankle, knee, hip and shoulder blade, and have really bad bruising - I think my thumb is broken as it is still swollen.�

The cyclist is encouraging people to come forward about the incident.

He said: “People should come forward, because at the end of the day, it could have been a 70-year-old man going along there who isn’t as fit as me.

“The people who have done this have no regard for people - they could have killed me.

“There was a clean crack through the back of my helmet from the incident - I could have broken my back or anything.

“I count my lucky stars because I feel I have come away lightly.

“Traffic won’t phase (SIC) me, because this wasn’t an accident, it was a deliberate act.

“I’m not going to let something like this disrupt my pleasure.�

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for people to come forward..

To give any information about the event, call 101 quoting incident reference number 345 of May 22.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800-555111.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne...cked-off-bike/

Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea of heaven.

On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 5:08:45 PM UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne...cked-off-bike/

Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea of heaven.

This is more his type of story - he also carries a sharp weapon.
QUOTE:
Cyclist in hospital after man attacked him with an axe in Nottingham.

It was reported three men had been riding on their bike when a man holding an axe approached, hitting one in the head, shoulder and back in an unprovoked attack.

The offender then ran away from the scene.

The victim suffered a cut to his head and body and was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment.

It is not thought that his injuries are life-altering.

Detective Sergeant David Prest is leading the investigation. He said: “This must have been an incredibly scary and traumatic experience and we are keen to get to the bottom of this incident as quickly as possible.

“We were quickly on the scene and had police dogs searching and the force’s drone up in the air last night to help with the investigation, but we couldn’t find anyone which matched the description.

“The offender has been described as white, in 40s or 50s, wearing a red top and black shorts.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have any information or saw anything suspicious in the Bestwood Lodge Drive area at around 8.40pm. If you can help please us on 101, quoting incident number 856 of 29 May 2020.

“We have officers on patrol in the area this morning and will continue to do so throughout the weekend, talking to local residents and offering reassurance.�

https://westbridgfordwire.com/cyclis...-find-suspect/

On Saturday, 30 May 2020 17:43:53 UTC+1, Simon Mason wrote:
On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 5:08:45 PM UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne...cked-off-bike/

Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea of heaven.

This is more his type of story - he also carries a sharp weapon.
QUOTE:
Cyclist in hospital after man attacked him with an axe in Nottingham.

It was reported three men had been riding on their bike when a man holding an axe approached, hitting one in the head, shoulder and back in an unprovoked attack.

The offender then ran away from the scene.

The victim suffered a cut to his head and body and was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment.

It is not thought that his injuries are life-altering.

Detective Sergeant David Prest is leading the investigation. He said: “This must have been an incredibly scary and traumatic experience and we are keen to get to the bottom of this incident as quickly as possible.

“We were quickly on the scene and had police dogs searching and the force’s drone up in the air last night to help with the investigation, but we couldn’t find anyone which matched the description.

“The offender has been described as white, in 40s or 50s, wearing a red top and black shorts.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have any information or saw anything suspicious in the Bestwood Lodge Drive area at around 8.40pm. If you can help please us on 101, quoting incident number 856 of 29 May 2020.

“We have officers on patrol in the area this morning and will continue to do so throughout the weekend, talking to local residents and offering reassurance.�

https://westbridgfordwire.com/cyclis...-find-suspect/

No pictures of naked or semi-naked men so Pounder will not be interested.

TMS320 wrote:

On 30/05/2020 10:44, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected
to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

It must have been that crow that likes to follow motorbikers around.

That must have been some shadow cast this time, too - leaving, as it
did, a bruise that stretches from above the cyclist's calf to the top
of his hip.

His feelings look to have been hurt pretty badly as well, I mean, to
leave all those injuries and all.

If not for his Garmin there could have been some doubt over what speed
he was travelling at because we don't have a photo of the road upon
which this incident happened. And so a certain non-cyclist psychic may
not have been able to tell us what his actual speed was at the time
the shadow of fate closed in around this unfortunate cyclist.

On 17:08 30 May 2020, Mike Collins said:

On 10:44 30 May 2020, Simon Mason said:

QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge, in
Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about 5.15pm he
was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected to
have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: "I do about
7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to
spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

[...]

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at
speed.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne....cyclist-left-
badly-injured-kicked-off-bike/


Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea of
heaven.

More intriguing is the mindset behind the gentleman's extensive tattoos.

I also wonder at the motorbike and car travelling "in convoy".

Maybe this event has more background to it than meets the eye.

Pamela wrote:

On 17:08 30 May 2020, Mike Collins said:

On 10:44 30 May 2020, Simon Mason said:

QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge, in
Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about 5.15pm he
was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected to
have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: "I do about
7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to
spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

[...]

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at
speed.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne....cyclist-left-
badly-injured-kicked-off-bike/


Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea of
heaven.

More intriguing is the mindset behind the gentleman's extensive tattoos.

You're a star, Pam. If you really are going flat out for the most
bizarre post of the year, even without 'the crow flying around', I
think this one of yours edges all the competition by some distance.

Do you mean that once a person has more than a given number of tattoos
they somehow deserve to be kicked off their bicycle while travelling
at 26 mph? What about their number of piercings, should that also be
taken into account? And what if they have ginger hair, can they then
be kick off even if they have no tattoos or piercings?

I also wonder at the motorbike and car travelling "in convoy".

Maybe this event has more background to it than meets the eye.

Well, you're the one with the psychic abilities (maybe a photo of the
road would have helped) but I'm saying no more...

On 15:31 31 May 2020, Kelly said:

Pamela wrote:

On 17:08 30 May 2020, Mike Collins said:

On 10:44 30 May 2020, Simon Mason said:

QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge,
in Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about
5.15pm he was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected
to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: "I do about
7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to
spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

[...]

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at
speed.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne....cyclist-left-
badly-injured-kicked-off-bike/


Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea
of heaven.

More intriguing is the mindset behind the gentleman's extensive tattoos.

You're a star, Pam. If you really are going flat out for the most
bizarre post of the year, even without 'the crow flying around', I think
this one of yours edges all the competition by some distance.

Do you mean that once a person has more than a given number of tattoos
they somehow deserve to be kicked off their bicycle while travelling at
26 mph? What about their number of piercings, should that also be taken
into account? And what if they have ginger hair, can they then be kick
off even if they have no tattoos or piercings?

I also wonder at the motorbike and car travelling "in convoy".

Maybe this event has more background to it than meets the eye.

Well, you're the one with the psychic abilities (maybe a photo of the
road would have helped) but I'm saying no more...

Kelly, it's self-defining that people who have very extensive tattoos are
dealing with self-image and usually self-image inadequacy. Google to find
how over-represented tattooed people are in the mental health system.
Your ignorance about this surprises me.

Of course cyclists with tattoos or mental health problems should not be
random targets and I note your valiant but utterly fruitless efforts to
tarnish me as if I had said that.

I am also intrigued that a motorcyclist and car could be said to be in
convoy by simply passing bystanders. How would you, personally, be able
to spot a convoy of motorbike and car as it passed you? Do tell.

It further struck me the two parties (the cyclist and the little convoy)
might possibly have known one another. I prefer to see if the police get
to the bottom of this, unless you have some special knowledge of this
situation to impart as your vigorous reply suggests.

Pamela wrote:

On 15:31 31 May 2020, Kelly said:

Pamela wrote:

On 17:08 30 May 2020, Mike Collins said:

On 10:44 30 May 2020, Simon Mason said:

QUOTE: A CYCLIST has shared shocking images of his injuries after he
was kicked off his bike at 26mph, in hopes that witnesses will come
forward.

Ian Thompson was riding his bike on the road between Toronto Lodge,
in Bishop Auckland, and Howden-le-Wear, on May 21, when at about
5.15pm he was kicked off by a motorist at speed.

The individual was driving a red Honda motorbike, and was suspected
to have been travelling in convoy with a silver Vauxhall Vectra.

The 51-year-old, who works at Lanchester Dairies, said: "I do about
7,000 mile a year, and I do a lot of road miles autumn through to
spring, then winter time I tend to try and keep on the tracks.

[...]

Witnesses told police that Mr Thompson was kicked off his bike at
speed.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/ne....cyclist-left-
badly-injured-kicked-off-bike/


Pictures of an injured male cyclist in his underwear. Pounder's idea
of heaven.

More intriguing is the mindset behind the gentleman's extensive tattoos.

You're a star, Pam. If you really are going flat out for the most
bizarre post of the year, even without 'the crow flying around', I think
this one of yours edges all the competition by some distance.

Do you mean that once a person has more than a given number of tattoos
they somehow deserve to be kicked off their bicycle while travelling at
26 mph? What about their number of piercings, should that also be taken
into account? And what if they have ginger hair, can they then be kick
off even if they have no tattoos or piercings?

I also wonder at the motorbike and car travelling "in convoy".

Maybe this event has more background to it than meets the eye.

Well, you're the one with the psychic abilities (maybe a photo of the
road would have helped) but I'm saying no more...

Kelly, it's self-defining that people who have very extensive tattoos are
dealing with self-image and usually self-image inadequacy. Google to find
how over-represented tattooed people are in the mental health system.
Your ignorance about this surprises me.

But what has all this to do with the issue at hand? Unless, that is,
you are suggesting the cyclist's self-image is the reason all this
happened to him.

Of course cyclists with tattoos or mental health problems should not be
random targets...

Great. I am glad to hear you don't think cyclists with 'extensive'
tattoos should be random targets (although, I don't know why you have,
in your previous sentence, for the first time ever, introduced the
problems of mental health).

...and I note your valiant but utterly fruitless efforts to tarnish me as if I had said that.

No, sorry, Pam, that's wrong. I asked for clarification of what you
thought the relevance was in bringing up the number of tattoos a
cyclist had, with the fact that he had been kicked off his bicycle. I
also wondered if, whatever you thought the relevance was, could also
apply to a cyclist with too many piercings or even ginger hair - hence
the abundance of question marks with all that I wrote in that regard.


I am also intrigued that a motorcyclist and car could be said to be in
convoy by simply passing bystanders. How would you, personally, be able
to spot a convoy of motorbike and car as it passed you? Do tell.

Surely, you must have seen two cars in tandem convoy as they travel
along a road weaving in and out of other traffic as they try to keep
up with one and other. The occupants of each vehicle often jeering and
throwing gestures at each other as they go along. And similarly, a car
and a motorbike riding in tandem convoy can be obvious with similar
weaving, jeering and gesturing. It doesn't happen all the time, but it
does happen. Surfer's on their way to the beach, for example, that's
happened for as long as I can remember.

It further struck me the two parties (the cyclist and the little convoy)
might possibly have known one another. I prefer to see if the police get
to the bottom of this...

Yes, that's a good idea. Although, something tells me the cyclist's
tattoos will not play a significant part, or indeed any part
whatsoever, in this.

...unless you have some special knowledge of this
situation to impart as your vigorous reply suggests.

No... is that what my reply suggested to you? If my reply was
'vigorous' it may have been because I felt you were suggesting you had
'some special knowledge of this situation' when I couldn't see how
that could reasonably be so. Although, I will concede, maybe that in
itself doesn't warrant a vigorous reply.

As an aside, I know you dislike cyclists but may I ask if you also
dislike tattoos and piercings, too? (The ginger hair bit was just
mentioned as a joke)?