jonny jeez
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
Some might suggest that I ride like a noob most days but today was exceptional
I suffered a near miss with another rider who was between cars and shot left across the bonnet of one, without looking, directly into my flank...at ramming speed.Some lightning reactions on both parts meant that we avoided a collision.
Thing is, it obviously shook me up because at the next lights I pulled away and just couldn't get my pedals seated and clipped in. Both pedals just slipping about and i was looking down wondering why... until I looked up to see that I was about an inch from a bollard in the central reservation. I had to put out my hand and slam on the brakes, back wheel came up and I somehow fumbled my way around the wrong side of it to avoid going arse over tit.
all very entertaining for those watching I*m sure but it struck me how off kilter a near miss can make you. Riding in heavy traffic takes a good deal of attention but also comfort, or confidence. if either are shaken its amazing how it can take its toll.
I was fine riding home, until my gear cable snapped...
I suffered a near miss with another rider who was between cars and shot left across the bonnet of one, without looking, directly into my flank...at ramming speed.Some lightning reactions on both parts meant that we avoided a collision.
Thing is, it obviously shook me up because at the next lights I pulled away and just couldn't get my pedals seated and clipped in. Both pedals just slipping about and i was looking down wondering why... until I looked up to see that I was about an inch from a bollard in the central reservation. I had to put out my hand and slam on the brakes, back wheel came up and I somehow fumbled my way around the wrong side of it to avoid going arse over tit.
all very entertaining for those watching I*m sure but it struck me how off kilter a near miss can make you. Riding in heavy traffic takes a good deal of attention but also comfort, or confidence. if either are shaken its amazing how it can take its toll.
I was fine riding home, until my gear cable snapped...