Just shared this on my Twitter but thought it would probably be of interest here on the blog too..
Cycle Gaz who runs The Views of a Cyclist from Croydon was yesterday hit by a car as he cycled on the bus lane. Here is the YouTube of the accident:
Fortunately he has escaped without serious injuries. As Gaz said in his comments on YouTube on a good day he may have seen this coming. The video acts as a good reminder to be as careful as possible especially in the wintery conditions. In this situation there is little Gaz could have done differently.
The video is also a good demonstration of the value of having a helmet camera to record your cycling. Something that I’ve noticed is becoming more common amongst London’s cyclists.
Related links:
- Helmet cameras
- 7 mistakes you are making with your cycling and how you can correct them
- Steps to keep in mind if you are ever in an accident
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Sh*t, that was a long post. Sorry.
One of my neighbours was knocked off his motorbike on the New Kent Road (approaching the Elephant roundabout) in a scenario very similar to this. Luckily he was only pootling along so wasn’t bad injured.
After being knocked off he went into the nearest shop (a Kwik Fit) for help. As soon as the guy in there saw him, he said ‘Been knocked of your bike?’ ‘Yup, how did you know?’ said my neighbour, ‘We see someone in here every few weeks.’
There are these blind spots that car drivers take a chance on and…
This is something I’ve only experienced in London as before I was in a town when I was never as fast as the cars due to lack of traffic.
I’ve nearly come a cropper a few times in exactly this situaiton and every time I’m pissed at myself as I’m not spotting the situation (yet).
I think it’s a bit of both. Cyclists need to be aware BUT if it had been a motorbike then I don’t think we’d even be asking who was a fault… right?
Hi
Thought I would share my experience, which, thankfully ended well.
Gaz, first of all, glad to hear and see that you are OK.
Top of my road, large roundabout. 1 lane North and South, 2 lanes from East to West.
I was stopped behind a car, I sense another car stop behind me in the queue. The car in front goes. I am now at the line, the car behind me thinks I have gone and goes into the back of me.
My bike is ruined, back wheel 90 degree bend, rear stay buckled. I, thankfully don’t have a scratch on me.
Calmly (which is unheard of for me), I take an image of his car, including number plate, take his name and address and telephone number. Turns out he lives just by me.
I invite him over for a coffee to discuss and show him the bike. I mention that I don’t have a car and that this is my mode of transport.
Advise him that I have seen a new Langster and I am going to buy it today as I need a bike to get to work.
The guy writes me a cheque for the full amount, there and then, in my garden.
Goes to show that there are still some decent people out there.
Sorry to hear about your accident Gary but glad to hear that you where all good.
Sometimes you do get a nice fella. It’s cool that you lived near by and where able to discus it over a hot brew. Nice result for you as well.
Safe cycling!
I cannot see he video…
Is there another link to it?
I can’t see video either I get a This video is private box instead