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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html -- Simon Mason http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/ |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100
"Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
"Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20090419101833.3dd87899@bluemoon... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Which is why, when I do cycle I always cycle on the pavement! The roads are too bloody dangerous, not only potholes, but drains are often two or three inches deep. |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:18:33 +0100, Rob Morley
wrote: On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. "There was a big chunk taken out of my cycle helmet. If I hadn't been wearing it, I dread to think what would have happened" -- The BMA view of helmets: The BMA (British Medical Association) urges legislation to make the wearing of cycle helmets compulsory for both adults and children. The evidence from those countries where compulsory cycle helmet use has already been introduced is that such legislation has a beneficial effect on cycle-related deaths and head injuries. This strongly supports the case for introducing legislation in the UK. Such legislation should result in a reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with cycling accidents. |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
alan.holmes wrote:
"Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20090419101833.3dd87899@bluemoon... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Which is why, when I do cycle I always cycle on the pavement! The roads are too bloody dangerous, not only potholes, but drains are often two or three inches deep. You can't get up much speed then. I cycle on the pavement at maybe 5 or 6 in the morning and then only at a speed where I can stop almost instantly. The rest of the time it is a counter productive no-no. Hey, I have had bad experiences on the road and am just recovering from an accident that could have been extremely serious, but it really is not THAT dangerous out there in reality. |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
On Apr 19, 8:24*am, "Simon Mason"
wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...le-5-inches-de... -- Simon Masonhttp://www.simonmason.karoo.net/ Now if he had not been wearing a cycle helmet, he would have seen the pothole & avoided it. Francis |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
"Judith Smith" wrote in message ... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:18:33 +0100, Rob Morley wrote: On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Yes, you are right. If he had taken the primary position, the accident would not have happened in the first place. "There was a big chunk taken out of my cycle helmet. If I hadn't been wearing it, I dread to think what would have happened" He should have had a full face motorcycle helmet on and his face wouldn't have been so badly damaged. -- Simon Mason http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/ |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
"Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20090419101833.3dd87899@bluemoon... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Avoiding pot holes and puddles is now on my list of things to *always* take primary for. I just hope that driver was grateful how considerate this cyclist was. Somehow I doubt it... |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
Brian Robertson wrote:
alan.holmes wrote: "Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20090419101833.3dd87899@bluemoon... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Which is why, when I do cycle I always cycle on the pavement! The roads are too bloody dangerous, not only potholes, but drains are often two or three inches deep. You can't get up much speed then. I cycle on the pavement at maybe 5 or 6 in the morning and then only at a speed where I can stop almost instantly. The rest of the time it is a counter productive no-no. Hey, I have had bad experiences on the road and am just recovering from an accident that could have been extremely serious, but it really is not THAT dangerous out there in reality. Perhaps you should only cycle when remotely sober? |
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Cyclist injured in pothole crash
On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:53:21 +0100, "mileburner"
wrote: "Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20090419101833.3dd87899@bluemoon... On Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0100 "Simon Mason" wrote: At least his car's suspension wasn't trashed. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-attacked.html He said "a car was coming up behind me which meant I had to stick to the inside line rather than go round it". Which just goes to show how "keeping out of the way of cars" can put you in hospital. Avoiding pot holes and puddles is now on my list of things to *always* take primary for. I just hope that driver was grateful how considerate this cyclist was. Somehow I doubt it... Do you look behind and signal before you move in to the middle of the road? -- "Primary position" the middle of a traffic lane. To take the "primary position" : to ride a bike in the middle of the lane in order to obstruct other road vehicles from overtaking. A term invented by and used by psycholists and not recognised in the Highway Code. |
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