Cyclist gets knocked down, gets back up again - Me!

[BrumJim]

See commuting thread for the pride bit.

OK, maybe a bit tired, maybe just failed to heed the warning signals.

Coming out of the drive beside my house this morning, I rode straight into the path of a car that was obscured by the parked cars and slightly curved road.

Miraculously I appear to have avoided any broken bones, but plenty of pain in knee, hip and just above the ankle. And a slight graze on my right elbow.

Bike appears to be OK other than a bent front wheel, but will take it to the bike shop later for inspection.

Entirely my fault. Driver a bit shook up, but OK now I think. Me? On pain killers, and will update in a few days.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

See commuting thread for the pride bit.

OK, maybe a bit tired, maybe just failed to heed the warning signals.

Coming out of the drive beside my house this morning, I rode straight into the path of a car that was obscured by the parked cars and slightly curved road.

Miraculously I appear to have avoided any broken bones, but plenty of pain in knee, hip and just above the ankle. And a slight graze on my right elbow.

Bike appears to be OK other than a bent front wheel, but will take it to the bike shop later for inspection.

Entirely my fault. Driver a bit shook up, but OK now I think. Me? On pain killers, and will update in a few days.

Sorry to hear that.

Will you be out of pocket much for any damage to the car? (Hopefully you've got insurance.)

GC

 

[BrumJim]

Not aware of any car damage, although I was a bit more bothered about me and the bike at the time.
Yes, I do have insurance.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Get well soon!

GC

 

[vickster]

Ouch, heal well

 

[ScotiaLass]

Oh no!
Have you been checked out by a doctor? If not, please get a once over.
I hope you heal soon

 

[BrumJim]

Been to the local walk-in centre and checked out by a doctor. He was happy with me, but told me to visit my GP if I was not sorted by next week. Head didn't hit anything.

 

[Mrs M]

Ouch! Happy to hear you're ok.
Big shock for all involved I'm sure, hope bike alright.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Glad you're here to tell the tale!
GWS!

 

[BrumJim]

Saucer-sized bruise on my backside in all sorts of lovely colours!

Rode into work today. Good to be back in the saddle again.

 

[Norry1]

Saucer-sized bruise on my backside in all sorts of lovely colours!

Rode into work today. Good to be back in the saddle again.

Good man. Could have been worse. Pleased you are ok.

 

[young Ed]

oops! GWS
Cheers Ed

 

[luckyfox]

Whoops! Hope you're feeling better soon

 

[Deleted member 26715]

How dare you admit it was your fault everybody knows it ALWAYS the car drivers fault you'll get cyclists a bad name admitting to doing something wrong.

Joking aside I'm glad you are okay,

Alan...

 

[classic33]

Saucer-sized bruise on my backside in all sorts of lovely colours!

Rode into work today. Good to be back in the saddle again.

Get pictures!