I was knocked off last night
Rich158
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Cycling home last night I obviously was in an 'incident': I woke up last night in Dartford hospital with two black eyes, numerous cuts around my face, several deep cuts to my lips, which have been stitched on both the inside and the outside, a probable dislocated shoulder and badly bruised ribs.
I have absolutely no idea what happened; the only information the police have given me so far is that it was a Toyota people carrier that was involved, but there are either no further details or they're not willing to give them to me yet. I have a few snatched memories of the ride home and the police were good enough to tell me where and when the accident happened.
The Madone is still with the police, who knows what state she is in, my helmet is also with the police I assume, my sun specs are in shards, and at the hospital they cut off my London Phoenix jersey, cut the shoulder straps on my bibshorts and cut off my baggies as well.
Am very stiff and sore today after spending the night in hospital, the aches are really starting to set in now.
I have absolutely no idea what happened; the only information the police have given me so far is that it was a Toyota people carrier that was involved, but there are either no further details or they're not willing to give them to me yet. I have a few snatched memories of the ride home and the police were good enough to tell me where and when the accident happened.
The Madone is still with the police, who knows what state she is in, my helmet is also with the police I assume, my sun specs are in shards, and at the hospital they cut off my London Phoenix jersey, cut the shoulder straps on my bibshorts and cut off my baggies as well.
Am very stiff and sore today after spending the night in hospital, the aches are really starting to set in now.
pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................
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Ooh jeez hope the mad one is ok, glad your not more seriously injured - I'm always wary of toyota people carriers, they seem to be driven by people with similar skills to my cat.
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Ouch, that's not good. Must be scary for you to have that period where you can't remember anything. Do you know the location or time of the incident incase anyone on here saw anything (unlikely I know but worth the go)
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Gosh Rich, that sounds awful. And I know you must be in a lot of pain and pretty peed off, but I can't help feeling glad you're going to be okay!
Take care and see you soon!
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Not the best.... Must have got you from behind then.
Speedy recovery!!"Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"0 -
sounds like a really bad one if you woke up in hospital.
Glad you're relatively ok.
let us know your progress and as the details become clear, sure you will anyway.Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur0 -
Rich! Glad you're OK fella. There's a pint awaiting for you at the Morpeth when you're ready.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery mate. Fingers crossed for your bike! Any ideas if the Toyota driver stuck around?FCN Daily commute = 11
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OldSkoolKona wrote:Ouch, that's not good. Must be scary for you to have that period where you can't remember anything. Do you know the location or time of the incident incase anyone on here saw anything (unlikely I know but worth the go)
I hope there's not permanent damage and you're back on the bike soon.
That's a good idea, especially as one of the vague memories I have of the ride is of quite a fast cyclist, quite tall, in his mid-twenties behind me at some point on that road. The incident was on Station Road, Southfleet between 7-7.30pm.
Thanks for the best wishes, I'll let you know how the Mad One is when I get her back.pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................
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Glad you are compus mentus enough to get on here etc. Get well soon. There'll be scalps in the back pocket before you know it.Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
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had to be on the best bike huh? sods lawNot climber, not sprinter, not rouleur0
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MonkeyMonster wrote:Glad you are compus mentus enough to get on here etc. Get well soon. There'll be scalps in the back pocket before you know it.
He's not - I'm posting on his behalf. But I am clearing what I've typed with him before I hit submit.
But he'll be OK - at the moment, though, he's very, very sore and achey.pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................
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give him our best wishes. is he out of hospital?Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur0
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Hey Rich that's horrendous.
Sounds like the police have the person responsible hopefully. Being hit from behind is awful if that is what happened. Suffered the same myself but wasn't knocked spark out.
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Rich158,
Am new on here mate so you wont know me at all yet but just wishing you all the very best for a full and speady recovery. Get well soon.0 -
Geeez, thats sobering.
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Blimey Rich that all sounds a bit nasty. Good to hear you're at least in one piece.
I'm not one to recklessly apportion blame in circumstances such as these, but I think it's safe to assume the car was probably taking evasive action to avoid an errant motorcycle.0 -
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That is really terrible - I hope you feel better real soon.
I've also had the bashed head - loss of memory thing before; it really sucks. Eat lots of fish, helps repair the brain.David
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not good, not good at all.
Hope you get better quickly."Bed is for sleepy people.
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Rich that is horrible best wishes for a speedy recovery, I hope you are well and truly on the mend soon and the Madone is unscathed...0
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Horrific news!
Glad to hear you are on the mend, keep us updated with the details of your recovery and any developments with the police (including your bike - why won't they let you know the details, if they know its a Toyota perhaps they had witnesses after all someone would have had to call them/ambulance to get you to the hospital).
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Hi Rich, you don't know me either, but was reading what happened and wanted to wish you all the best. Hope you get better soon. Take it easy.0
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Hey Rich, am really sorry to read what happened to you but hope you make a full and swift recovery so we can continue to take the p!zz out of you as and when
Recovery drink at the Morpeth with the gang at a future date, hopefully.
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