I got hit today

Kieran_Burns
Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
edited August 2011 in Commuting chat
by a guy overtaking me.

http://youtu.be/HRBQq1jQlNU?hd=1

Watch the WHOLE vid before replying (safe for work astonishingly)
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,378
    Way calmer than I would have been. The couple of times I've been clipped, I've gone for frothing-at-the-mouth rage (not as a decision, just an instinctive reaction), which doesn't come across very well or get a sympathetic response. Glad you could have a word, too. I thought he was just driving off at one point - maybe he was thinking of it, but then thought better.
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  • ThanksBye
    ThanksBye Posts: 519
    Was he saying sorry? Couldnt hear the video unfortunatly
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Oh, he said sorry LOTS :wink:

    (also said he'd be a lot more patient in future, how it was completely his fault and hoped I was okay)
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  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    Nice result :)
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Nice clear footage; may I ask what camera you use?

    My 7dayshop cheapie has just failed within 5 months (full refund), so wondering whether I should get another or save up for a more robust type.
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    @ DrLex: Contour HD 1080p, not cheap but you can see the benefits.

    @rjsterry: you know it never even occured to me to be mad, especially as he had his hands out when he saw me. I genuinely think he was worried I was going to kick off the moment I got near him but really, as annoyed as I was, escalating things simply didn't enter my mind.
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Kieran,
    Thanks for that- I'd best stop reading the "bargain" thread so as to save up.

    Refreshing to see the chap stop & apologise; apparently there's a letter of apology coming from the van driver that caused me to crash, according to the PC dealing with the matter. It's been a month, so I assume standards of literacy match those of driving...
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  • Mr Plum
    Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
    Good of the guy to stop. A lot of people would have fucked off or tried to blame the cyclist.
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Nice

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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    KB you sound nothing like I would have imagined.

    Sort of sound like Hovis Bread, if that had a voice. Or a dude in a Hovis advert.

    Anywho... chapeau for keeping calm, chapeau.
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    DrLex wrote:
    Kieran,
    Thanks for that- I'd best stop reading the "bargain" thread so as to save up.

    Myself and Keiran succombed to the temptation of an Amazon email screaming buy me. ContourHD cameras from £165, by time I weakened, two hours after getting the email the price had climbed to £175, by teatime it had climbed to £265. Normal price for the camera is £350 ish.
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    KB you sound nothing like I would have imagined.

    Sort of sound like Hovis Bread, if that had a voice. Or a dude in a Hovis advert.

    Anywho... chapeau for keeping calm, chapeau.

    DDD - I sound NOTHING like that normally. My voice is quite high for a bloke, but I was running on dry by that point (hence taking a swig mid conversation) as it was really warm and windy, so my throat was very dry.
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    gb155 wrote:
    Nice

    PS KB - I have joined the dark side !!!!

    I know. I now expect you to join me on the Tissington Trail at some point. Soon.

    :wink:
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Glad your ok bud - at least he stopped.
  • Twostage
    Twostage Posts: 987
    He made a mistake, stopped, apologised and made sure you were OK. And you kept calm. I've been far less calm after a SMIDSY and in your case there was contact.

    Good example.
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    good on him for stopping, an it sounded like he genuinely meant his apology

    he should have given you a hug though

    glad your ok dude
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  • londonlivvy
    londonlivvy Posts: 644
    edited August 2011
    I'm astonished to see that he stopped and apologised. Well done you on keeping calm!

    I've never had anyone apologise!
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    So, who thinks the TV company would be interested in that bit of footage? :wink:
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    I guess it makes it much easier to be calm when he's apologising as you pull up.

    Was a little surprised you didn't give it beans to catch up after the initial incident
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Clever Pun wrote:
    I guess it makes it much easier to be calm when he's apologising as you pull up.

    Was a little surprised you didn't give it beans to catch up after the initial incident

    I did :oops:


    (I was in pootling mode right at the end, just bimbling at 18ish. After the incident, and I turned left, I stepped up to 23 ish into a pretty strong headwind)
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  • AidanR
    AidanR Posts: 1,142
    Blimey, that was fantastic (well, other than the initial incident of course!).

    What a gentlemanly exchange :)
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,378
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    @ DrLex: Contour HD 1080p, not cheap but you can see the benefits.

    @rjsterry: you know it never even occured to me to be mad, especially as he had his hands out when he saw me. I genuinely think he was worried I was going to kick off the moment I got near him but really, as annoyed as I was, escalating things simply didn't enter my mind.

    Sat at my desk, I'd always argue that keeping calm is the best option in an incident like this, I just haven't been able to put that in to practice (thankfully not many opportunities to practice).
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    The driver is a legend - I'd let him hit me just to enjoy his effusive apologies.
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  • richVSrich
    richVSrich Posts: 527
    cant watch the video at work, but glad you're ok KB and it didnt seem bad (but often 1 more inch can make literally a life and death difference)
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    I guess it makes it much easier to be calm when he's apologising as you pull up.

    Was a little surprised you didn't give it beans to catch up after the initial incident

    I did :oops:


    (I was in pootling mode right at the end, just bimbling at 18ish. After the incident, and I turned left, I stepped up to 23 ish into a pretty strong headwind)

    Ah sorry :lol: I'd have thought you'd have changed you position.. drops etc

    I'm sure I saw some speed increase... really I did

    I do the same hand thing as well
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  • Drysuitdiver
    Drysuitdiver Posts: 474
    DrLex wrote:
    Kieran,
    Thanks for that- I'd best stop reading the "bargain" thread so as to save up.

    Refreshing to see the chap stop & apologise; apparently there's a letter of apology coming from the van driver that caused me to crash, according to the PC dealing with the matter. It's been a month, so I assume standards of literacy match those of driving...

    amazon had/have an offer at the moment.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/VholdR-ContourH ... B002QGSYZ4
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I'd grab one of those while you can :D

    Alternately:

    http://www.jtote.com/product_info.php/v ... ojih1pkav0

    £135!!!
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Ya see it's not all bad sh!t that gets posted from helmet cams, just occasionally you find people like this :-)

    Glad you got away injury free!
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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    I'd grab one of those while you can :D

    Alternately:

    http://www.jtote.com/product_info.php/v ... ojih1pkav0

    £135!!!

    Damn you.....
    My list of things to buy just got bigger! :lol:
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    I'd grab one of those while you can :D

    Alternately:

    http://www.jtote.com/product_info.php/v ... ojih1pkav0

    £135!!!

    Wowzers!
    However- since the seller is in New York, I think I'd prefer not to gamble on customs & VAT, coupled with any possible transit damage/ warranty issues.

    I've also seen the the latest version has GPS & can link to your iPhone to make that the viewfinder & remote, so more saving required!
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