Tales from today's commute....

[MisterStan]

Lovely ride in this morning - saw 4 cyclists. That's 4 more than I've ever seen on a commute.

Ah, but did they say hello?

 

[fimm]

Foggy this morning - except not foggy at my flat. Really wished I had a rear light with me. I don't routinely carry one on this bike; maybe I will change that. Threw my red waterproof over my grey jacket which made me feel more visible!!
The sun is coming out here now, some the homeword journey should be nice. I might go the long way round again.

 

[jagman.2003]

OK, which lycra lout has been trashing all the Strava KOM's on my commute.
I managed 4 seconds behind some chap called Alex Dowsett on one segment.
(Back pack & man bag must be worth 4 seconds!).

Full flashing lights this morning instead of just the incidental novelty ones.
Strangely I agreed with weather forecast & found it quite warm.

 

[fossyant]

Cyclists down. Me and another. Sh1t.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.

Poor fella has a dislocated elbow so we got him an ambulance and I phoned his wife. His wife only happens to be a colleague I sit next too.

I waited round till he was taken away, and set off home. Got to stockport where I had to call my wife. Straight to A&E and I've broken my ribs, and have gravel rash on ar$e, elbow and my shoulder.

No head injury, but my helmet is cracked through and dented. Both brake leavers are written off. The other chaps bike looked OK, but his watch was smashed.

Will get BC insurers to sort it out for him.

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

OK, which lycra lout has been trashing all the Strava KOM's on my commute.
I managed 4 seconds behind some chap called Alex Dowsett on one segment.
(Back pack & man bag must be worth 4 seconds!).

Full flashing lights this morning instead of just the incidental novelty ones.
Strangely I agreed with weather forecast & found it quite warm.

Probably when he stopped for a double puncture change

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.

Poor fella has a dislocated elbow so we got him an ambulance and I phoned his wife. His wife only happens to be a colleague I sit next too.

I waited round till he was taken away, and set off home. Got to stockport where I had to call my wife. Straight to A&E and I've broken my ribs, and have gravel rash on ar$e, elbow and my shoulder.

No head injury, but my helmet is cracked through and dented. Both brake leavers are written off. The other chaps bike looked OK, but his watch was smashed.

Will get BC insurers to sort it out for him.

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

Unlucky fella, if you do stop commuting can I have your lights?

Seriously, I want those lights.... no seriously get well soon and go find an off road route to keep her indoors happy

 

[ianrauk]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.

Poor fella has a dislocated elbow so we got him an ambulance and I phoned his wife. His wife only happens to be a colleague I sit next too.

I waited round till he was taken away, and set off home. Got to stockport where I had to call my wife. Straight to A&E and I've broken my ribs, and have gravel rash on ar$e, elbow and my shoulder.

No head injury, but my helmet is cracked through and dented. Both brake leavers are written off. The other chaps bike looked OK, but his watch was smashed.

Will get BC insurers to sort it out for him.

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

Gah!

 

[potsy]

Give it a few weeks foss, maybe it will seem different to her, especially once she sees how stressed and unhappy driving in would make you.

So no vehicles involved, just lost it?

 

[Ganymede]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.

Poor fella has a dislocated elbow so we got him an ambulance and I phoned his wife. His wife only happens to be a colleague I sit next too.

I waited round till he was taken away, and set off home. Got to stockport where I had to call my wife. Straight to A&E and I've broken my ribs, and have gravel rash on ar$e, elbow and my shoulder.

No head injury, but my helmet is cracked through and dented. Both brake leavers are written off. The other chaps bike looked OK, but his watch was smashed.

Will get BC insurers to sort it out for him.

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

Nasty! GWS!

 

[MisterStan]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.

Poor fella has a dislocated elbow so we got him an ambulance and I phoned his wife. His wife only happens to be a colleague I sit next too.

I waited round till he was taken away, and set off home. Got to stockport where I had to call my wife. Straight to A&E and I've broken my ribs, and have gravel rash on ar$e, elbow and my shoulder.

No head injury, but my helmet is cracked through and dented. Both brake leavers are written off. The other chaps bike looked OK, but his watch was smashed.

Will get BC insurers to sort it out for him.

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

GWS mate.

 

[summerdays]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Oh dear, GWS!

Also looks like my cycle commuting days are numbered, the missus has laid down the law as she isn't happy with me riding into the city every day. May have to find an off road route in future, or the car ?

Is it the route or the distance? Could you use the car part way and the bike the rest if you could find a route that she would be happy with?

 

[confusedcyclist]

What actually caused you to eject from your bike?!! GWS!

 

[jagman.2003]

Probably when he stopped for a double puncture change

Yes, just before it. Gloucestershire's decision not to repair any potholes really paid off there. The commentator said it was probably an impact puncture to take out both tyres & it was very rare. Sadly potholes on A46 aren't rare.

 

[I like Skol]

Cyclists down. Me and another. ****.

Coming through traffic on Anson Road A34 into Manchester and pass another cyclist. Suddenly my back end goes and I'm literally dumped head and shoulder onto the road. I hear a shout and the other guy is also down.
.....

Crumbs Fossy!

How did it happen? I know you probably can't say much at the moment in case he tries to blame you but was it a wheel clipping incident and were any accusations made at the scene?

GWS..... Oh, MTB ride on Sunday

 

[fossyant]

I'm coming to the conclusion I could have been clipped as the bike just shot from under me.