True. I'd a similar experience. I was well off the beaten track in a pretty remote part of a forest and two blokes emerged from some bushes as I passed on my MTB. Close call.
Hit by a pedestrian!
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True. I'd a similar experience. I was well off the beaten track in a pretty remote part of a forest and two blokes emerged from some bushes as I passed on my MTB. Close call.
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
I used to cycle between our shop and workshop about half a mile apart several times a day in a tourist orientated town. Hoopdrivers comments about which way frogs jump about sums it up. I did however expect peds to wander in front with their backs to me. I had front brakes which screamed loudly when applied quickly. I never tried to fix them but I was afraid I might cause heart attacks when the offending peds jumped several feet in the air from shock.
The bike's fine.
Lol wasnt aware that it went through twice
Thank you! You're right I'v calmed down slightly now. Im sure there are people who would be criticial but its fine I just needed to have $!$@÷#++ moment lol.
Welcome @BlueBird You may find you get some boisterous answers to your post. You've certainly made an entrance! But we're quite a nice bunch really.
Still, it could have been worse. You could have posted something really controversial, like suggesting the use of WD40 as a chain lubricant.
Thank you!
Thank you for the tips! Im getting a horn and insurance definitely. Thankfully she was fine.
Slick
Guru
Hi BlueBird and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear of your woes, I hope you, the bike and the ped make a full recovery.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Being careful, looking all around, having a bell etc etc all become meaningless when a person or dog run into you, as opposed to the other way round.
Never had a person succeed in their mission to knock me off.
A few have tried but somehow I evaded them.
One dog did manage to charge side on into my wheels. Slight damage to mudguard .
The owner seemed unconcerned at the damage , simply saying "the dogs ok"
A few swear words were muttered as I pedalled off.
Never had a person succeed in their mission to knock me off.
A few have tried but somehow I evaded them.
One dog did manage to charge side on into my wheels. Slight damage to mudguard .
The owner seemed unconcerned at the damage , simply saying "the dogs ok"
A few swear words were muttered as I pedalled off.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Welcome.
Years ago I had a slapstick moment going down Oxford street. Maybe 10+ years ago when TFL still ran the Roadster buses (open back corner with pole and conductor) where you could jump on and off whilst still in motion.
Still with me?
Anyway: I was whizzing alongside a bus on my bike, and one of the passengers ‘alighted’ from the moving bus, flattening me in an instant. We had a quiet moment together in our tangled heap, just staring at each other, whilst she just sat on top of me. Then she just got up and left.
Story of my life.
Isn't it Valentine’s Day this week?
Years ago I had a slapstick moment going down Oxford street. Maybe 10+ years ago when TFL still ran the Roadster buses (open back corner with pole and conductor) where you could jump on and off whilst still in motion.
Still with me?
Anyway: I was whizzing alongside a bus on my bike, and one of the passengers ‘alighted’ from the moving bus, flattening me in an instant. We had a quiet moment together in our tangled heap, just staring at each other, whilst she just sat on top of me. Then she just got up and left.
Story of my life.
Isn't it Valentine’s Day this week?
Ron-da-Valli
It's a bleedin' miracle!
- Location
- Rorke's Drift
I once had a sheep bounce off my front wheel whilst touring on the Isle Of Skye. Never even said sorry! I just shouted mint sauce!! That'll teach the woolly blighter
Sunny Portrush
Guru
- Location
- Musselburgh
One of the funniest things I ever saw happened to a bloke riding about fifty yards in front of me. Our route was part of NCN 1 and was right beside a football pitch
Can you guess what happened?? It did involve a stray football
However, it didnt knock him off but without breaking its pedal motion, said cyclist headed the ball back towards the pitch. I had to stop I was laughing so much and some of the footballers applauded him. He just cycled off into the distance
Can you guess what happened?? It did involve a stray football
However, it didnt knock him off but without breaking its pedal motion, said cyclist headed the ball back towards the pitch. I had to stop I was laughing so much and some of the footballers applauded him. He just cycled off into the distance
Hi Bluebird and welcome to Cycle Chat. First and foremost I'm glad that no serious injuries where sustained to both of you. Saying that though it must of been quite a shock and very painful coming off your bike like you did..Pedestrians ,just like motorists and cyclists can be equally unpredictable as each other and my only advice is to never assume they will do ,what you think they should do. In a busy environment like a city though, I can imagine it's hard work constantly being on your guard ,as the worst usually happens when your distracted momentarily. I suppose you can only reduce such situations by buying a horn to alert them and insuring your self against such incidents.
I hope you feel better soon and that this bad experience hasn't put you off cycling buddy.
I hope you feel better soon and that this bad experience hasn't put you off cycling buddy.
hennbell
Guru
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta , Canada
I once had to veer dramatically to avoid a stumbling roller blader.
Got a stick caught in the spokes and was sent flying. The roller blader never even stopped.
Got a stick caught in the spokes and was sent flying. The roller blader never even stopped.
