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[crasher]

Well yesterday whilst we were riding a Taxi decided I was too slow so hit me from behind.

 

Was quite an interesting experience to one second to be peddalling and the next to be flying through the air.

 

I had a lovely landing on my lower back.

 

Firstly I realise the importance of riding with a friend when you get hit.

 

He arranged everything for me including collecting the bike etc.

 

ADT were excellent the Police were efficient and the ambulance people were great.

 

I went to Mill park got off lucky with nothing broken but very sore and bruised today.

 

 

Few things I have learned from yesterday.

 

Carry your medical aid card they would not take me to x ray untill my wife arrived with medical aid card.

 

Mavic wheels are F**king strong although buckled beyond repair the entire impact was absorbed through the rear wheel and it still maintained its shape.

 

Bell sweep did its job and only after seeing how it was crumpled did I realise that I would of had a pretty bad head injury without it.

 

I phoned Dial Direct today and although this bike is not one I have specified cover they will cover the replacement of the wheels my helmet and saddle which looks to be all that was damaged.

 

I got off Lucky now just need to get better quick so i can ride again !!

[Cruz Addict]

so whats happening with the taxi?

[brad890]

heal up soon bud, hope you manage to be back on the bike soon.

 

Please lay a charge against the driver in question or report it the the SAPS officially.

 

Hopefully someone in the craziness took down at least a number plate, I know its quite a shlep to do it, but people need to be accountable for their actions, even if nothing comes of it at least the driver will be on book in case something like this happens again in future so that a case can be built against the driver in question.

 

Edit: sorry I see in your original post you the police where at the scene, I'm guessing the paper work is in the pipeline.

Edited August 19, 2013 by brad890

[ZakAttak]

I take it the Taxi was a write off before the accident......

[Tumbleweed]

Get better soon!

[shaper]

glad you were sort of ok and not another statistic...

[Wonder Woman]

To be honest, just glad to hear there is no serious damage.

 

The other day I saw a car get impatient on a double laned road and decide to overtake on the emergeny lane. Got so angry as this is a high cyclist area and that is how people are killed, purely because someone cannot drive the speed limit.

[Hennie VR]

To be honest, just glad to hear there is no serious damage.

 

The other day I saw a car get impatient on a double laned road and decide to overtake on the emergeny lane. Got so angry as this is a high cyclist area and that is how people are killed, purely because someone cannot drive the speed limit.

 

Drivers do that a lot on Hendrik Potgieter road. Also a lot of cyclists there.

[Guest Latent Blue]

I'm glad you came out as well as you did! I wish you a speedy recovery!

['Dale]

Sorrie to hear...

Recover well, crasher.

 

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Maybe consider a hubSA name change?

[CASSIE1975]

I'm glad you came out as well as you did! I wish you a speedy recovery!

 

+1

 

Also glad you are not just a statistic!!!

 

WTF man?!?!?!?! we are just like a pot-hole, a STOP street or a ROBOT in their way and in the way of their "busy" life things are NOT going to change!!! :thumbdown:

[divernick]

Glad you're ok. Was the taxi driver officialy charged? If so with what offence? Reckless driving? Attempted murder?

 

'king bastards these taxis.

[Maniax]

Get well soon!

[Pusher]

Lucky. Wish you a speedy recovery.

[RocknRolla]

Jeez, Crasher.

 

Glad you came off lightly.

 

Heal well!!

[crasher]

Thanks Guys for the good wishes

 

RocknRolla please tell Nadine I (Nigel) wish her luck for this weekend as I wont be able to do cadence this week so wont see her in class