Cyclist down - North Manchester

[SavageHoutkop]

I think my point is rather that if it's a steady light, it may be mistaken for a car headlight, brightness notwithstanding.
I will make an effort to check on-coming traffic next time I'm pedalling in the dark and see which cyclists stand out more... I must say, though, in general I've been pretty impressed with most cyclists up here lately, most seem to have decent lights / reflective goodies - or maybe I just don't see the ninjas!

 

[OvertheHill]

no its an "Aspen" brace. lots of framework,velcro and even a crank button, to crank my chin up!...
hey maybe i should put my monkey lights on my brace fro christmas

Hi I hope you don't think I'm being too intrusive but how are you now?

 

[eatmydust]

Hi I hope you don't think I'm being too intrusive but how are you now?

hi there. no not at all! but things are not too good. i wore the brace for over 2 months, and changed consultants at the hospital (as the first one left). the new consultant, at my follow up appointment, was appauled that i had not had an operation to stabilize my neck at the beginning. he said no amount of wearing a brace will put the dislocated bones back. if i dont have the op my neck will always be weak and he recommends no contact sports/snowboarding for life!!! so i am about to have this operation and am just waiting for a date to go in.
its funny you should post, as i was about to make my first cycle journey to work this morning (conditions permitting) since the accident, but it was quite icy when i got up this morning and didnt want to risk too much. hopefully i will try tomorrow. I got my new helmet, kit, super lights all ready to go!
i feel so unfit i cant wait to get going again, but after this op, i will be out of action for a while longer!

 

[eatmydust]

oh and BTW... the driver that hit me, was prosecuted by the police, because he did an illegal "no right turn", and wasnt paying attention. but he chose to do a 1 day Driver Alertness course, paid by himself. i hope he learned form it!!

 

[ColinJ]

oh and BTW... the driver that hit me, was prosecuted by the police, because he did an illegal "no right turn", and wasnt paying attention. but he chose to do a 1 day Driver Alertness course, paid by himself. i hope he learned form it!!

Well, he won't do that again in a hurry!

Should have been: Lose licence for 5 years with compulsory retraining & new driving test after the suspension ends, a large fine and a suspended prison sentence!

Good luck with the operation and your future recovery.

 

[eatmydust]

Well, he won't do that again in a hurry!

Should have been: Lose licence for 5 years with compulsory retraining & new driving test after the suspension ends, a large fine and a suspended prison sentence!

Good luck with the operation and your future recovery.

.(thanks for that).........and to add to that.....to cycle to work in those 5 years!!!
yey! ColinJ for president

 

[Amanda P]

It's great to hear that you were ready to get back on your bike, EMD, even if that's now going to have to wait a bit.

I'm also pleased to hear that the driver didn't get away completely scot-free.

It's inconceivable that anyone could negligently come close to killing you with any other weapon and recieve such a light punishment. Somehow, with a car, it's OK.

But that's a rant for another thread...

Glad to hear you're mended.

 

[OvertheHill]

hi there. no not at all! but things are not too good. i wore the brace for over 2 months, and changed consultants at the hospital (as the first one left). the new consultant, at my follow up appointment, was appauled that i had not had an operation to stabilize my neck at the beginning. he said no amount of wearing a brace will put the dislocated bones back. if i dont have the op my neck will always be weak and he recommends no contact sports/snowboarding for life!!! so i am about to have this operation and am just waiting for a date to go in.
its funny you should post, as i was about to make my first cycle journey to work this morning (conditions permitting) since the accident, but it was quite icy when i got up this morning and didnt want to risk too much. hopefully i will try tomorrow. I got my new helmet, kit, super lights all ready to go!
i feel so unfit i cant wait to get going again, but after this op, i will be out of action for a while longer!

Thanks for replying - I hope it all goes well - best wishes

 

[chap]

My goodness, I'm sorry that happened. Glad to hear you are recovering though, all the best.