Watch out for other cyclists

[annedonnelly]

Normally I worry about being whacked from behind by a car. I woke up in hospital on Wednesday with various injuries apparently having been hit from behind by another cyclist. It's probably good that I have no memory from slightly before the incident on Tuesday morning. I've various injuries including broken ribs, broken collar bone, two broken vertebrae and I now have lots of metal work in my knee. The bruising is pretty impressive now.

I haven't seen the bike but it's pretty bashed too. Going to be off my feet for at least six weeks

 

[classic33]

Did the other cyclist at least stop?

Forget the bike, worry about getting yourself back in working order. Then you can bother about the bike. Spare parts for you are harder come by.

Are you still in hospital or at home?

 

[Slick]

Nightmare, heal quickly.

 

[lazybloke]

Oh my god...

That's one hell of a catalogue of injuries to wake up to. Best wishes for your recovery.

 

[ColinJ]

Obviously, it could have been even worse, but... yikes - that's really nasty!

GWS!

 

[I like Skol]

Yikes, GWS and big hugs from Manchester
How fast was the other cyclist going and what excuse have they given for smashing you up?

 

[Baldy]

Oh dear, not nice. I hope you heal quickly. It does sound very painful.

 

[vickster]

Oh cripes…GWS

 

[DCLane]

Wow! I hope they stopped.

That's a nasty collection of injuries. Having had 6 broken ribs let them heal slowly.

 

[13 rider]

Ouch . Take it easy ,try not to cough or laugh

 

[Mrs M]

Oh my
Horrible experience for you!
Good wishes for your recovery xxxx

 

[mudsticks]

Crikey Anne..

Owsers
Get well soon.

Hope it hasn't put you off cycling..
A very rare chance occurrence, I'd have thought.

Hope they stopped to help, maybe you'll never know..??

 

[annedonnelly]

Thanks everyone NHS are making a great job of looking after me and an A&E nurse stopped at the scene. I've just managed to track her down to thank her. Not heard from the other cyclist but apparently he has a broken jaw. At least I can eat!

 

[Cycleops]

Oh, oh Anne. So sorry. Being hit by another cyclist is something you never normally think about but I do here due to idiots riding on the wrong side of the road but they're coming towards you.

Get well soon.

 

[postman]

All the best from here in Leeds.Terrible injuries.