P.A.K. Posted September 12, 2013 Share While practicing in the morning before work a taxi literally drove me off my bike. He was driving at a moerse speed and wanted to turn left into the street I was riding in. He was too fast to make his turn so he hit my bike in the opposite lane. He came to a standstill after crashing into a wall. It happened extremely fast and I have no idea how I managed to not get hit. I don't know how I got off my bike, but it was like I kept standing on the tar the whole time. One moment I saw the headlights, next I'm standing next to my bike and the taxi has passed me. I thank God that I only have a bruised knee. I'm guessing my bikes top tube hit my inner leg, and the handlebars swung round to hit my outer leg. If I think of what could've happened, I have actually gotten off very well. A 30cm difference could've meant severe injuries. My bike will cost at least R5K and I simply don't have that cash right now. But not being able to ride is a small price to pay in comparison Edited September 13, 2013 by P.A.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android11 Posted September 13, 2013 Share That's crazy, heal up quick and stay alive. ichops, slowpoke and Cuppa Bru 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted September 13, 2013 Share .......and all he said was most probably "eish I am soorriieee", "it was not miiiii" with pearly whites all over the show. Hope you heal quickly and that your bike can be repaired. Those yellow stripes are actually not for safety, they are racing stripes (or even cutting lines for the emergency services when taxi looks like a squashed bully beef can after an accident). Now to get flamed:Sugar and petrol mix well and works wonders on the performance of an engine.Pool acid in a water pistol brings out the shine of the taxi's paintwork(No immediate dammage, it takes time! You will be long gone when things start going wrong) Edited September 13, 2013 by BarHugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andro Posted September 13, 2013 Share Faaaark.... Glad you are okay! Bastard!! slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted September 13, 2013 Share Damn dude. Why is it dark in only one pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronAss Posted September 13, 2013 Share Sterkte. Ek raak ook skuitbang as ek die hoofstraat hier in kuilsrivier aandurf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 13, 2013 Share Yoh Bit of a miracle that you could walk away, PAK. Be safe out there, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted September 13, 2013 Share Second pic is quite dark. I don't see any lights on your bike...? Antoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.K. Posted September 13, 2013 Share Second pic is quite dark. I don't see any lights on your bike...? Second pic is actually the first. Sun rose quickly after that and then I snapped the one of the front of the taxi. Light was on helmet. Pants Boy and slowpoke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted September 13, 2013 Share Bloody hell!!! That is bad. Hope you are okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted September 13, 2013 Share Second pic is actually the first. Sun rose quickly after that and then I snapped the one of the front of the taxi. Light was on helmet.Yeah - figured that was the case. Rear light? Glad you're ok. Sorry about the bike. These okes just don't have 'bicycle' in their vocab! Edited September 13, 2013 by Ryanpmb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmytrap Posted September 13, 2013 Share Glad you are okay Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted September 13, 2013 Share Glad you are okay Sir. +1 .......or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted September 13, 2013 Share Hey Pak glad you ok. Did you slap the prick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted September 13, 2013 Share Glad you OK, maybe the people of the hub can help you fix your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted September 13, 2013 Share glad you OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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