The bollard

[Thompson]

I was on a 50 mile route and had so far done about 23/24 miles. We were on this cycle track and there was this dog to my right, and with past experiences with dogs and bikes been bad I kept an eye on it. There was three members of the group in front of me and so my view of the path ahead was restricted. I was just about to stop watching the dog when a bollard jumps infront of me and I hit it square on going about 35mph (it was down hill). I go flying over the top, bike and all as I have the clipless pedals, and land heavily on my left side.

To remember this ride I now have a massive lump and bruies on my left hip, the same again on my right knee, a cut finger, a badly scraped elbow and numerous grazes all over my legs and shoulders. That darn bollard had a nerve to jump out like that and stand in the middle of the path in clear view.

hahaha

Lesson to learn: Avoid bollards.

 

[Tyke]

But was the dog OK?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Yes, and what about the bike?

 

[zimzum42]

Was it anything like this:

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]View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eexMliGRMYg[/media]

 

[Thompson]

As for the bike, I lost a front light but I can just buy a new one. I was more surprised I didnt break the front wheel as it was some force. And the dog was fine, he just watched as I learned to fly, along with about seven members of the group who were laughing their heads off (including a doctor).

And as for the rising bollard clip. It was kinda like that, though this bollard was there all along and I actually did fly over the top. Hahaha. Unfortunately now I cant lie on my left side and lifting my left arm is too painful. :S But a nice 100 mile route today to do.

And there's nothing wrong with failing the cycle proficiency. We never had a chance to do them so I bet my whole school would have failed. You'll have a chance to re-do it surely?

 

[dellzeqq]

http://fnrttc.blogspot.com/p/lights.html

click on the first pic.........