Hazards of cycling

[GroupC]

I don't want to come across all self-pitying and sorry for myself, but I had a bike crash today (not my fault) and piled into the side of a car turning across me, so have spent all day in A&E - thankfully their initial diagnosis of either broken or dislocated right shoulder was wrong and I "only" have agonisingly painful torn muscles etc., plus the usual grazes, aches, bruises, etc.

Any best wishes would be welcome as I'm feeling rather low about it all and as I live alone it's going to be a difficult time.

Thanks

[port perran]

I am so sorry to hear about your collision. I do hope that you will feel better very quickly.
Can I suggest playing running trains whilst enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple can be a great remedy.
Chin up and keep smiling.

[scotsoft]

What a horrible thing to happen and I bet you will be right handed since that is the shoulder that is injured 

I hope you have at least one good friend that will be able to help you out till your injuries are less troublesome.

All the very best - John.

[Geoff]

Best wishes from me and I am sure some Brandy would go down a treat, but I have to tell you I nearly knocked a cyclist over the other week he had no lights and no bright clothing, how I missed him I will never know, It was early in the morning I would just wish cyclists would have lights and bright clothing but I see 2 or 3 in a morning with no lights, just waiting for accidents to happen.

But all the best.

[Luke Piewalker]

I know many people who have come off worse than that in similar incidents. I guess you'll just have to do without those winter base miles!
Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Maurits71]

glad you're al right. I had a single accident Saturday tripping over in a slippery bend, the missus did the same a few days later same spot. luckely both only brushes. In Holland we have a saying biking means enjoy the pain and blood is good

be careful playing trains, this can also be dangerous.

M.

[Newportnobby]

Very best wishes for a speedy recovery
In the meantime, I hope you had witnesses and can pursue the blind beggar for everything you can get - loss of earnings, bike repairs etc

[JBQFC]

as a fellow cyclist hope you get well quick

[REGP]

Sorry to hear about your "accident" hope at least the aches & pains clear up by Christmas.

I gave up cycling here in London decades ago as it was to dangerous even then and I don't think the bike super highways have improved things that much.

As other have said, running a few trains while tasting a few "beverages" tends to help one feel a bit better.

Regards

Ray

[Bealman]

Not a very nice Christmas present. Best wishes from Australia, mate. 

George

[Zakalwe]

all the best for a fast recovery, I've had this happen to me and it's awful

did the driver SMIDSY? all those who have hit me have claimed it.

hope the bike isn't a write off

[lil chris]

all the best pal, keep your head up. I am a cyclist my self but only trails not roads.

[railsquid]

All the best for a speedy recovery.

The worst accident I've had so far when cycling was many years ago on a borrowed bike where the front forks collapsed when I was going full tilt. Needed some stitches to my jaw and a few days off work just when I needed the money most.

[Malc]

Get well soon ol' bean. Last push bike accident I had was when I was about 15 and my mate and I tangled handlebars whilst riding side by side and chatting. No serious injuries, just scrapes and red faces.

[Mr Sprue]

Best wishes from myself also and hope you have a speedy recovery, I sincerely hope it wasn't your drinking arm that was injured! 

For what its worth though as a keen cyclist myself and also an ex motorcyclist, I sometimes think cycling on our roads today is far more dangerous than riding a big motorbike, I guess I am lucky that my "Biker" instincts have stayed with me.

It would appear that since the evolution of smart phones, sat navs and the increase of foreign drivers, awareness on our roads has taken a steep dive, sadly there doesn't seem to be a month go by when there is news of a cyclist being killed in London!