Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
Got taken out tonight . Was off for a brisk loop out in the Cheshire Lanes to test todays fettling. Mile and a half from home a van pulled out in front of me missing my front wheel by about a foot then as I shouted at him proceeded to perform a very effective emergency stop. With no where to go I proceeded to plough into the back of him my head connected quite firmly with his rear window, I then found my self in the hedge/verge. A guy riding in the other direction had also shouted at him and seen what had happened stopped help take details photos etc. Much appreciated him taking the time, I think he was almost as suprised as I was at the way the guy had pulled out and then slammed his brakes on.
Ultimately nothing too bad, scuff on helmet, slightly stiff neck, graze on wrist and scuffs on the hoods. I suspect I had scrubbed enough speed off to minimise the impact. Checked the bike over thoroughly and continued with the ride. Will see how I feel in the morning before I decide if I will do anything other than asking for him to meet the cost of a new helmet. I don't often wear a helmet and am very much a believer in it is the individuals choice if you do or don't, but in this particular instance I was glad I had one on.
Ultimately nothing too bad, scuff on helmet, slightly stiff neck, graze on wrist and scuffs on the hoods. I suspect I had scrubbed enough speed off to minimise the impact. Checked the bike over thoroughly and continued with the ride. Will see how I feel in the morning before I decide if I will do anything other than asking for him to meet the cost of a new helmet. I don't often wear a helmet and am very much a believer in it is the individuals choice if you do or don't, but in this particular instance I was glad I had one on.