My luck had to run out.....
- Thread starter Andy 71
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Andy 71
New Member
- Location
- Chelmsford
Thanks for all the kind words guys. They have restored my faith in human nature.
My ribs were really giving me gip, so I went home early. Good job I did - my arm is starting to cease up as well now!!
The ped wasn't really badly hurt, nor was he all that apologetic - didn't say sorry once. His English didn't seem great, so I figured he was probably new to the UK and it was down to a lack of cultural understanding - i.e. unfamiliarity with UK safety practice and traffic customs.
Later, a well-travelled colleague of mine mentioned that in many countries worldwide, the vehicle user is regardless, usually held responsible in such collisions and summary justice often occurs!!! That might explain his attitude, i.e. he might have thought that I was in the wrong because I ran into HIM.
However, what did strike me is the kindness of two bystanders, who, suprisingly for city workers, bothered to check if I was OK, and even asked Costa coffee for a glass of water. They even offered to call an ambulance, but I explained that given I was walking wounded and talkative, we should leave the hard-working ambulance crews free to deal with real emergencies like cyclists under buses.
My ribs were really giving me gip, so I went home early. Good job I did - my arm is starting to cease up as well now!!
The ped wasn't really badly hurt, nor was he all that apologetic - didn't say sorry once. His English didn't seem great, so I figured he was probably new to the UK and it was down to a lack of cultural understanding - i.e. unfamiliarity with UK safety practice and traffic customs.
Later, a well-travelled colleague of mine mentioned that in many countries worldwide, the vehicle user is regardless, usually held responsible in such collisions and summary justice often occurs!!! That might explain his attitude, i.e. he might have thought that I was in the wrong because I ran into HIM.
However, what did strike me is the kindness of two bystanders, who, suprisingly for city workers, bothered to check if I was OK, and even asked Costa coffee for a glass of water. They even offered to call an ambulance, but I explained that given I was walking wounded and talkative, we should leave the hard-working ambulance crews free to deal with real emergencies like cyclists under buses.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Origamist said:
You really must try harder!
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Hope you're OK, Andy!
Lardyboy
New Member
- Location
- Still Somewhere In Wales.
Why do peds, when they bother to look, assume that because you're on a bike you can't be travelling more than 5 m.p.h and step off the curb?
Hope you get well soon Andy.
Hope you get well soon Andy.
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
They rarely step off in front of my recumbent, and when they do, they usually step back quick after seeing the 60t chainsaw on the front.
TonyEnjoyD
Guru
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Sorry to hear this Andy and hope you feel better soon.
Couple of close calls myself but thankfully missed
Keep taking the painkillers mate
Tony
Couple of close calls myself but thankfully missed
Keep taking the painkillers mate
Tony
Andy 71
New Member
- Location
- Chelmsford
I have this theory that peds are listening for engines (which they associate with danger), and if they don't hear one, get lulled into a false sense of security.
I know that somewhere (Holland?) you can buy these bell devices that generate a constant ringing when moving, but to be honest although I wouldn't consider myself an eco-martyr (I try and do my bit), one of the great things about cycling in my view is the lack of impact on the environment in terms of pollution, both carbon and decibels.
Anyway, half the peds you see are in their iPod bubbles and wouldn't hear a thing anyway!
I know that somewhere (Holland?) you can buy these bell devices that generate a constant ringing when moving, but to be honest although I wouldn't consider myself an eco-martyr (I try and do my bit), one of the great things about cycling in my view is the lack of impact on the environment in terms of pollution, both carbon and decibels.
Anyway, half the peds you see are in their iPod bubbles and wouldn't hear a thing anyway!
BentMikey
Rider of Seolferwulf
- Location
- South London
AlexB has a constantly tinkling bell on his bike. He used to hang out here or on C+, more to be found on yacf now.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
User1314 said:
A mate of mine doesn't need one of those: he couldn't catch a bird if he tried!
"They even offered to call an ambulance, but I explained that given I was walking wounded and talkative, we should leave the hard-working ambulance crews free to deal with real emergencies like cyclists under buses."
As a paramedic in London - well done that man. You obviously are a true gent. We never mind coming out to any accident but resources are stretched and you thinking about not caling us out may very well have made an ambulance available to genuinely save someones life.
Sir I salute you.
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
As a paramedic in London - well done that man. You obviously are a true gent. We never mind coming out to any accident but resources are stretched and you thinking about not caling us out may very well have made an ambulance available to genuinely save someones life.
Sir I salute you.
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
hackbike 6
New Member
- Location
- The Mile End Road.
Origamist said:
Had two in 32 years and I blame myself a bit for the 1991 collision on Tower Bridge really though not so much for the 2006 crash in Walthamstow.
PEDS aren't going to change so the cyclist has to change to prevent a re-occurance.
When im cycling down from Tower Gateway I think to myself,what if there is a PED in the traffic somewhere?
Good chance of hitting them so I try and take it a bit easy.
Mr Pig
New Member
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
Andy 71 said:
Yip. Totally agree. They don't look. They walk out head down because they've not heard a car. I pass through a housing scheme and see it all the time.
