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So I Got Brake Checked and knocked off to teach me a lesson……apparently

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  • March 26, 2014 at 9:40 am #21031
    Potiriadis

    So coming down the side of Hurlingham park in London, a quiet residential road with speed humps and width restrictors a large black 4×4 (a Shogun I think) passed me close enough to brush my sleeve with his wing mirror. I shouted and may have uttered several profanities. Catching up to him a hundred yards or so later he slammed on his brakes for no reason (I could see the road ahead of him was clear). This resulted in me riding into the back of his bumper and going over my handlebars. When he then lowered his window I hoped he was about to apologise for not anticipating the consequences of his actions. Instead he let me know that the whole thing was my fault and that a: I should not have been riding in the middle of the lane preventing him from easily overtaking me, and b: that I should not be in such a hurry. Realising I was now bleeding a little he hurriedly apologised and took off.

    The silver lining was that subsequently two very concerned ladies pulled over to check if I was alright and needed any help. This instantly made me bite back my tears and pull off a reasonable approximation of the black knight from the Holy Grail.

    What really surprised me was that after continuing to ride to work, when someone asked me if I was OK I found myself bursting into tears, weird?

    Not sure why I’m sharing this but…….

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  • March 26, 2014 at 1:31 pm #782845
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    harrybav

    Dreadful events, but a great
    Dreadful events, but a great opp for some recuperative spending!

    March 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm #782843
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    Daveyraveygravey

    You must report this guy –
    You must report this guy – even if the police just go and have a word with him, he’ll realise he can’t behave like he has. Sonofabitch! Just passing you close enough to hit you with the wing mirror is bad enough! Did your bike dent the back of his car? Use that as evidence if you didn’t get the number plate; he porbably goes that way every day.

    March 26, 2014 at 12:58 pm #782841
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    Jimmy Ray Will

    Shit times!
    I’d personally
    Shit times!

    I’d personally be hesitant about going to the police in this instance without video evidence or independent witnesses.

    Many years ago, I was riding with a friend when a guy signalling left suddenly changed direction at a roundabout forcing us to make an emergency stop.

    The driver was clearly lost as we caught up with him a little later. My friend made a point of pointing out what had happened, to which we received the usual expletive filled response.

    We rode on, but the guy in question came after us, did a close pass, followed by a brake test. He then carried on. My mate lost his cool, chased after the chap, to which the driver did another brake test… this one took my mate out. The driver didn’t stop.

    Long story short, my mate ended up with a caution for riding without due care and attention or something similar.

    Just be cautious that if you go to the Police, the driver in question will have his own version of events. In a ‘he said/she said’ scenario, ultimately going up the back of the car in front is seen as not paying attention/leaving sufficient gap ahead… so you may find yourself being told its your fault and the driver claiming some whiplash injury or worse.

    Sorry to be negative.

    March 26, 2014 at 12:37 pm #782839
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    IngloriousLou

    Scoob_84 wrote:@IngloriousLou

    Scoob_84 wrote:
    @IngloriousLou – Who are CAMS??

    No win, no fee cycling accident management service.
    http://www.c-ams.co.uk

    March 26, 2014 at 12:28 pm #782837
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    Scoob_84

    @IngloriousLou – Who are
    @IngloriousLou – Who are CAMS??

    March 26, 2014 at 11:43 am #782835
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    IngloriousLou

    When I was knocked off my
    When I was knocked off my bike a few weeks ago (I wasn’t badly hurt) and the driver refused to pay for the broken bits I contacted CAMS and they’ve taken the claim on without need for witness statements or video of the accident.

    I did get the registration of the car and a photo of the driver.

    I should add that I’ve already received a cheque for replacement value of the bike.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:33 am #782833
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    notfastenough

    Snap! The Contour Roam 2 is
    Snap! The Contour Roam 2 is very good indeed, I paid Ā£115 on Amazon. Add Ā£20 for the SD card, Ā£15 for the helmet mount and you’re away. You’ll need to configure it for high-res so numberplates are readable. It also doesn’t make you look like a tellytubby (I’m looking at you, gopro!).

    I run it on the top of the helmet, but handily the lens rotates to counter the angle at which it’s mounted so you don’t end up with a lopsided picture wherever it’s situated.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:33 am #782831
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    arfa

    Sorry to hear of your
    Sorry to hear of your experience. What you are describing is shock and sometimes it has a delayed effect. Please report as much as possible. If nothing else, insurance companies are known to check databases and if nothing else you can draw some satisfaction from knowing that this pillock will pay more for his “right” to use the road.
    If you have witnesses, go for the jugular as people like this need a spell off the road.
    Stay safe and good luck.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:25 am #782829
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    adamthekiwi

    @Potiriadis: report the
    @Potiriadis: report the incident to the police, in full, with as much detail as you can. Even if you don’t think there’s enough there to identify the @rsehole^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hdriver and even if you think nothing will come of it, report it. Part of the issue cyclists face is that not enough of these types of incident are reported, so the overall view is that there are a few vocal cyclists complaining about conditions when it’s unwarranted…

    Cameras: I use the Roam2. It’s pretty good (I mount it on the top of my helmet, and I’ve been using an old Contour HD as a rear-facing camera), battery life is good, mounts are not the best but are serviceable, picture is a little jittery but you can easily identify number plates. Low light performance not that great, but sufficient.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:21 am #782827
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    Potiriadis

    Yes it happened on my way to
    Yes it happened on my way to work this morning. I admit it hasn’t been my most productive morning at my desk. Fortunately my bike is a steel genesis single speed and seems to be an awful lot tougher than I am. I’ll give it a cuddle later to make sure its not hiding any emotional trauma.

    Again thanks for support.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:10 am #782825
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    Potiriadis

    Just been looking at Cams
    Just been looking at Cams funnily enough, and am now on my third cup of tea. Feeling a lot better after a few cups of best of British. Thank you for supportive messages. The tears just really caught me out…..

    I’m considering a Countour Roam2 as its not too expensive and if I can counter balance it on one side of my helmet with my helmet light on the other side. Can’t really face commuting to work with a GoPro mounted on my head. Looked at Garmin Virb as thought it would be nice to link it to my Edge but then realized it looks enormous. Also thought the Sony actioncams looked alright. Happy to get advice.

    Thanks.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:09 am #782823
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    Scoob_84

    I feel for you mate. Did this
    I feel for you mate. Did this happen today?

    Having been knocked off myself for the first time a few weeks ago, the shock, adrenaline and general injustice of it all can get to you. Although I wasn’t significantly injured i took the day off work whilst I got myself and my steed checked over.

    I hope you reported this matter to the police.

    The driver sounds like your typical twunt, can’t get to that red light/cue of cars quick enough, even if it involves heaping a load of mortal risk onto you as they squeeze past.

    March 26, 2014 at 11:05 am #782821
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    notfastenough

    As much as it feels like
    As much as it feels like ‘giving in’ to buy one, this is where a helmet cam is invaluble. It’s infuriating. Chin up, and try and spare time for a takeaway treat, a beer and a movie (or whatever floats your boat) this evening.

    Don’t let it stop you riding either. Let me know if you want advice on the cam.

    March 26, 2014 at 10:37 am #782819
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    The _Kaner

    GRRRR!
    Are drivers (of which
    GRRRR!
    Are drivers (of which I am one) the new bell-ends of the road or what?
    Why is there such a hatred of every cyclist?
    Brake checks, retribution passes, etc….gonna have to tog up like Robocop shortly…avec leg opening machine gun holster….I’d carry a ‘JIF’ lemon, not quite pepper spray, but works wonders with rampaging dogs…might keep the motorists at bay too…

    March 26, 2014 at 9:57 am #782817
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    mooleur

    Bit of shock with the tears
    Bit of shock with the tears innit, I always get the same!

    Hope you’re OK šŸ™

    Get a good cuppa in ya and take half a day off if u can, go chillax. šŸ™‚

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