Realising how fragile you can be

[biggs682]

@Easytigers getting on the turbotrainer is good news
Hope you are starting to feel more with it now
See it just goes to show you never know whats around the corner
So is it the colnago or bianchi on the trainer ?

 

[raleighnut]

GWS

 

[roadrash]

bloody hell, hope you heal fast and good luck if you do decide to ride again

 

[Edwardoka]

Hope you make a swift recovery and got enough details to wring every penny from the horrible sod who did this to you.

 

[Globalti]

Do those asking "Did you get the reg?" and "Hope you get insurance!" really think a cyclist who has just been knocked flying by a car is going to be able to recover fast enough to sit up and read a fast-disappearing registration plate? Get real!

Even if the poor guy had a cam, which recorded the reg, chances are the car was an uninsured drug dealers' pool car or being driven by somebody with no licence. It's said that 10% of cars are uninsured but I bet the figure is much higher.

 

[Venod]

Stick at the turbo untill you feel confident enough to get back on the road, hope all goes well.
An accident effects people differently I had a near head on, resulting in a knackered shoulder, I bought a smart turbo to aid recovery, the best thing I ever did, I don't mind the turbo at all now, I am back on the road and country albeit with dodgy shoulder.
My mate slipped and fell of on a level crossing resulting in a hip replacement, he has not ridden since, he sold his bikes and all his gear.

 

[Easytigers]

@Easytigers getting on the turbotrainer is good news
Hope you are starting to feel more with it now
See it just goes to show you never know whats around the corner
So is it the colnago or bianchi on the trainer ?

Haha! Just the Colnago and Sab left so is the Colnago on the turbo!!!

 

[Easytigers]

Do those asking "Did you get the reg?" and "Hope you get insurance!" really think a cyclist who has just been knocked flying by a car is going to be able to recover fast enough to sit up and read a fast-disappearing registration plate? Get real!

Even if the poor guy had a cam, which recorded the reg, chances are the car was an uninsured drug dealers' pool car or being driven by somebody with no licence. It's said that 10% of cars are uninsured but I bet the figure is much higher.

Hi there! I didn’t get the reg or even the best description... Mrs Easytigers has been grilling me but it just happened so fast. Tbh I’m just glad that I’m still here...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I really cannot press like to your op @Easytigers
True, one never knows what's round the corner.
Hope you'll get better soon
Shame about your re-homed fleet, bet you'll miss your bikes in a while.

 

[Drago]

Do those asking "Did you get the reg?" and "Hope you get insurance!" really think a cyclist who has just been knocked flying by a car is going to be able to recover fast enough to sit up and read a fast-disappearing registration plate? Get real!

Dont judge everyone by your own standards. I have been had off, was fortunately not hurt, and had the presence of mind to at least try. No one is thinking any the less of Easytigers for not being able to do so under the circumstances, and it's not unreasonable to ask the victim if they did by chance get a reg. Get real.

 

[Stephenite]

Oooof! Sounds awful. Hope you recover quickly.

Do those asking "Did you get the reg?" and "Hope you get insurance!" really think a cyclist who has just been knocked flying by a car is going to be able to recover fast enough to sit up and read a fast-disappearing registration plate? Get real!

Even if the poor guy had a cam, which recorded the reg, chances are the car was an uninsured drug dealers' pool car or being driven by somebody with no licence. It's said that 10% of cars are uninsured but I bet the figure is much higher.

I think most mean well and are just projecting their feelings of compassion

 

[HLaB]

The three times I've got hit luckily I've bounced and got back on before they thoughts have set in; heal well @Easytigers. I'm not sure I'll bounce just now or in the future and it really plays on my mind when folk cut me up, close pass, etc The bank holiday wound me up the most with muppets making they moves on near empty roads

 

[classic33]

@Easytigers, don't give up on the cycling. Not all cycling has to be onroad, the off-road option is there.

Providing you're cleared to carry on cycling in the short term, take it easy. Especially on yourself.

 

[DCBassman]

Hadn't ridden for quite a while so a couple of weeks ago I decided to take one of the bikes out for a quick spin. Got 500 yards from the house and got pincered between a car and the kerb (think they were in the phone as just as they were about to hit me and the kerb they did an almighty swerve and sped off).

I ended up hitting the kerb and going over the top. Knew straight away that my elbow has dislocated... dragged the bike home and off to hospital I went.

Lots of details later...I’ve ended up having to have an elbow replacement and am in a cast right up to the shoulder :-(

Initially, I threw my toys out of the pram and sold six of the bike in a week (Mrs Easytigers very happy!). But now having had a bit of time to think I’ve put one of the bikes on the turbo in the garage and have got back on it!

Not sure if I’ll ever have the nerves to ride road again and I guess I’ll have to see how the recovery goes (consultant on Tuesday). Anyway, 5 minutes changed a lot of things!

Although my off was pure accident (wet leaves at 2mph), it's gained me a new shoulder replacement and endless hassle, so much sympathy. Good that you have a turbo to get on. I can't imagine not cycling, even if I have never done huge miles, so hope you do regain enough confidence to venture out once more.

 

[alicat]

GWS @Easytigers

Involve the police and that way you can make a claim for your injuries through the Motor Insurers Bureau (may have changed its name).