First crash - knocked off by a car

[Crankarm]

OP have you got the driver's insurance details so you can make a civil claim against them for your injuries and any damage to your property?

The local plod now giving out legal advice ?

HYHS.

 

[SteveBM]

Cheers guys. I fell kind of stupid, but I didn't get her details I'm afraid, just her registration number.
But in any case, I'm not going to take this further, as I'm fine now.
Planning on heading out this morning actually. Bit apprehensive but need to do it

 

[Octet]

Let us know how it goes!

Good luck.
(remember a new helmet)

 

[lavoisier]

Cheers guys. I fell kind of stupid, but I didn't get her details I'm afraid, just her registration number.
But in any case, I'm not going to take this further, as I'm fine now.
Planning on heading out this morning actually. Bit apprehensive but need to do it

Good luck and I hope you get a ride in that helps rebuild your confidence. Being a particualrly nervy person I can understand how you must be feeling. Let us know how you get on.

 

[SteveBM]

Hi. Just back from a shaky but enjoyable 17 mile ride. Bit nervous especially whe cars were passing, but I did ok

Thanks all

 

[Easytigers]

Well done for getting back out there. After I got 'nudged' by a car it took me a little while before I got back to not being to so nervous when riding. One thing I did get out of it was that I ALWAYS wear gloves now...it took a long time for the skin on the palms of my hands to heal!

 

[Crankarm]

Cheers guys. I fell kind of stupid, but I didn't get her details I'm afraid, just her registration number.
But in any case, I'm not going to take this further, as I'm fine now.
Planning on heading out this morning actually. Bit apprehensive but need to do it

No problem. As long as it is correct. Contact one the many solicitors that specialises dealing with PI cases for cyclists. They will do the rest.

 

[CycleDrew]

Top marks for getting back on. Lesser people would have called for a lift.

 

[Minotier]

Hi. Just back from a shaky but enjoyable 17 mile ride. Bit nervous especially whe cars were passing, but I did ok

Thanks all

Good for you, it does get easier I promise.
Don't ever credit drivers with logic, they are in a tin box floating in a universe of their own.

 

[Adam Robertson]

Hi all

Just back from a lovely 26 mile ride, marred by a really poor driver, who tried to pass me much to closely, then realised there was a car coming the other way, so swerved left and knocked me off. I was clipped in so came down in a big heap and have a cut knee and a grazed shin.
Could have been much much worse. So glad I gloves and crash helmet on

Much respect to the Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor centre who patched me up.

A very sobering experience. I must admit I was bit wobbly on the way home - just overly cautious.

Be careful out there people.

 

[Adam Robertson]

glad your ok and not to serious

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Glad to hear everyone's ok on this thread thats had contact with vehicles,

I would say claim, not for it with every thing, but drivers have to be made aware they arn't the only road user's, I think too many cyclist get a brush with a car with out too much in the way of injury, until the time the incident is devastating, by which time its too late, if car drivers are made aware that hitting a cyclist will cost them, along with the other costs of running a car they will think twice about just nicking in, in front of you or squeezing past.

The other thing is dont ride to close to the curb it invites trouble ( just my general practise), I find then that cars have to think about overtaking you, because they then have to, in most cases cross the white line in the middle, that does wake some up, as they are then in a lane with possible on coming vehicles.

I have never been hit by a car, though I have had some nasty tumbles, always got back on if it was possible.

Extra vigilant I will need to be now, having said all that.