I was knocked off last night

Rich158
Rich158 Posts: 2,348
edited September 2009 in Commuting chat
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.
pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

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  • flicksta
    flicksta Posts: 157
    Sorry to hear that. Hope you are soon on the mend,
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  • FeynmanC
    FeynmanC Posts: 649
    :shock:

    Hope you get all patched up and feeling fine again soon!
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    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.

    Get well soon.
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Crikey!

    Get well soon, hope you find out what happened at some point. :shock:
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  • OldSkoolKona
    OldSkoolKona Posts: 655
    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.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    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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  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    Not the best.... Must have got you from behind then.
    Speedy recovery!!
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  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    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 rouleur
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Rich! Glad you're OK fella. There's a pint awaiting for you at the Morpeth when you're ready.
    Heal up well.
  • DevUK
    DevUK Posts: 299
    Wishing you a speedy recovery mate. Fingers crossed for your bike! Any ideas if the Toyota driver stuck around?
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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    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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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    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.
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  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    had to be on the best bike huh? sods law
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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    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. :wink: 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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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    Ouch, guessing I might have to wish you your pint at a distance rather than buying you a cold one in Bristol... Hope you mend well!
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  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    give him our best wishes. is he out of hospital?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Rich, dude, YOUR DOG'S POSTING ON THE INTERNETS!!
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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    edited August 2009
    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.

    Get well soon.
  • sharm1969ca
    sharm1969ca Posts: 136
    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.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    biondino wrote:
    Rich, dude, YOUR DOG'S POSTING ON THE INTERNETS!!

    Woof, woof.
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Noooooo! Terrible news. Here's to a speedy recovery. JG
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  • Soul Boy
    Soul Boy Posts: 359
    Geeez, thats sobering.

    Hoping for a full and quick recovery.
  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    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.
  • Cychologist
    Cychologist Posts: 39
    Best wishes from Reykjavik, Iceland.
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  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Yowzer! :(

    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.
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  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    not good, not good at all.

    Hope you get better quickly.
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    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

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  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    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...
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Horrific news! :cry:

    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).

    Hope all is well, get well soon, if you need anything, any support, advice let us know!
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  • stevenmh
    stevenmh Posts: 180
    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.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    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 :lol:

    Recovery drink at the Morpeth with the gang at a future date, hopefully.

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