OUCH!

[Ziderman]

Yes it's that time afterwards. The lad who pulled out in front me hit me side on. I went into violent swerve . Fortunately I just missed the Kerb which would have sent me over the Sea wall...nough said....I managed to stay upright..
That evening I was really pretty shook up about it. Think it's another age thing too. Life preservation.
You can fix a Bike & I was well past caring about the damage. No one hurt.

[patrick]

Aviva assessor coming to see the bike on Monday.

[jenros]

hi pat, sorry to hear about ya accident mate,hope your feeling much better?,as said earlier your bike will come back like new,so just be patient until it comes back ,,bloody know how you feel mate,had a spill on diesel back a while ago,,,,,,gutted is an understatement
good news,,,,,,,,spring is soon on its way,,,,following (i hope) a fab summer,,,,,, so youve got summat positive to keep ya mind in gear,,cuz believe me,the times i walked in  n out of the garage ,i dont know how many times a day and seeing a empty space there,couldnt get it back quick enough for me!!!
all the very best mate,,,jenros.

[Max Way]

Hi Patrick

It's never good to hear of a fellow rider going down but I'm glad you're relatively OK and the bike is fixable ( and insured!).

Regards

Max

[kwarrgtr]

Hi Patrick, late to this (and all other recent stuff), glad your okay ish and bikes repairable.
One question - do you know where the gravel came from?
Okay more than one.... if council / highways agency, arent they responsible??

[patrick]

Hard to say about the source of the gravel. probably just generla build up due to traffic turning into junction.

However, as thi incident happened when I was with the NEG at a cycle race the bike is covered by British Cycling's Comprehensive Fleet cover and they are arranging assessor and repairs.

I'll be sendng them pictures of the junction being swept (with a broom) after my spill by the race organiser, to keep the cylcists safe as they turned into the junction three more times.

BC have been very helpful so far I'm pleased to say.

P

[patrick]

Assesor came yesterday, bike being collected today by Chels of Staford  (aviva's repairers) who used to service my cbf 1000.

[Kwikasfuki]

Have you recovered ok Patrick?

[patrick]

Yes , I am on the mend thanks. Just got a slightly swollen foot and bit of pain in my ankle. I have an automatic car on hire from work so only had 2 days off. Probably start using my own car in a day or two. Pity, as the hire car 2.2 hyundai santa fe is much loads better than my 1.6 bluemotion passat. Mind you, I'd not want to be paying for the fuel in the 4x4.

P

[Nok12rs]

Patrick Hi,

Very late to this (and breaking my last post resolve) but cannot resist. So sorry to hear of your spill but very happy that you and the bike are on the mend.  I hope you are sleeping well. 

Road maintenance in the south, including London, has been atrocious since the last couple of "heavy" winters and the recession induced cut backs. 

All the best for continued recovery.

Why does damage to a bike look so much more sad that that to a car? (except of course really serious car wrecks)

Perhaps because it highlights the bike's vulnerability ?

[rippers]

Patrick
I hope you get fully fit and well soon. Thank goodness you are on the road to recovery.
I am also amazed such a heavy bike has not got worse damage, it seems you both are battered and bruised but will recover.
There but for the Grace etc etc. I would think most, if not all of us have had a spill at some point.
The main thing is to make a quick and swift recovery. Get wel soon.       

[Kwikasfuki]

All the best for continued recovery.

Why does damage to a bike look so much more sad that that to a car? (except of course really serious car wrecks)

Perhaps because it highlights the bike's vulnerability ?

How's your recovery going?

A bike will always be more exposed than a car. I've had near drops when I've planted my foot down and found gravel.

I should really use the left foot and have the right covering the brake