My ROSE is no more.

alwaystoohot

My beloved ROSE PRO-RS 4400 compact of just 7 months and 2,800km is no more. Gone to the bikeshed in the sky.

I was turning right from a sideroad onto a mainroad (traffic lights on red for the mainroad and green for me) when a truck went out of control trying to slow down, mounted the central reservation and came careering towards me. Nowt I could do, I thought my time was up. Fortunately he smashed into a central mounted traffic light which reduced his speed. Moving forward would have pout me into his path so I simply dropped the bike on its right side, kicked out of the clips in mid air then against the forward momentum managed to roll backwards 3 or 4 times. The truck came to a halt 2 yards in front of me lying on the road, my bike was under the truck, totalled. I'd washed it on sunday.

The driver fully admitted full responsibility, the rozzers came and I gave all details, its been included on the truck companies insurance claim and I submit my claim later today. I'll be able to salvage the rear wheel, everything else is done for. Absolutely gutted.

Observation, when you're faced with a 'Yikes!' situation, its amazing how your senses take over, I bounced and turned as deftly as a cat, just one small graze on my elbow to show for it. The missus says my shorts will wash clean.

Lads..... that accident was going to happen whether I was there or not, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm very, very fortunate to be alive. I have a wife and two young sons. Sobering.

Lets be careful out there. Look, look again and keep looking.

Richard

pdstsp

Jeez - horrible story. Just glad you are ok. As you say - wrong place at wrong time. Hope the insurance gets sorted soon and I guess you should get back on as soon as - though it'll take a while to relax at junctions!!

All the best - I think if it had been me I might have written the shorts off too.

Paul

jim453

I wouldn't bother with the wheel.

rc856

Blimey!
Sounds like a Final Destination moment!
Things like that make me think about fate/your time is up etc. if you had been a few seconds slower/quicker etc.

Glad you're ok. As much as you, and we all, love our bike....it can be replaced.

Pross

I assume you have also claimed for new shorts - you'll never get those brown stains out!!

p9uma

Holy Broken Bones! Im glad it wasn't worse, you where very luck there. You just never know what fate is going to hand out do you?

I hope your back on the road soon.

Dont bother with the wheel.

Peddle Up!

A lucky escape, but glad to hear that you're OK.

Mount the wheel on the wall as a reminder...

p9uma

Peddle Up! wrote:

A lucky escape, but glad to hear that you're OK.

Mount the wheel on the wall as a reminder...

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BobScarle

Wow. That's one heck of a lucky escape. Glad to see you are ok. Pity about only having washed the bike at the weekend.

It is a sobering thought though, that in accidents with other road users cyclists more often than not come off worse. The driver may have admitted that it was his fault but was he hurt in the collision? Just shows that we all need to keep on our toes even in a situation where we are completely blameless.

Secteur

The truck came to a halt 2 yards in front of me lying on the road, my bike was under the truck, totalled. I'd washed it on sunday.


Classic.

Only a true cyclist would say this, or appreciate this comment!

fludey

Hope you put lotto numbers on sounds like you were very lucky to get away with minor injuries. Best get planning next bike on insurance company!

rob21

Lets be careful out there. Look, look again and keep looking.

i couldn't agree more,in recent weeks ive noticed some pretty bad driving,and had peeps pull out in front of me :evil:
maybe its the better weather :? good advice to look at every opportunity because their really are some idiots out their.
hope your are on the mend and soon back on the road....

Frank pole

Good to hear your OK!

there seems to be more stories like this every week in national press and some riders don't get out of the way!

my girlfriend hates me road riding but must admit I won't ride anymore during rush hour! Keep safe!

alwaystoohot

Quick heads up.

Son of ROSE arived today! Same bike in every respect except FULL Dura ace. OMFG.

Its an ex-showroom bike so was ready for immediate shipment but also heavily discounted for the same reason. I don't get home til friday so I have to contain myself til then. Bike fitting booked for friday pm then a 55km ride and 6kms run planned for saturday morning with my local club. Sprint triathlon the following weekend.

Can't wait.

p9uma

Alwaystoohot wrote:

Quick heads up.

Son of ROSE arived today! Same bike in every respect except FULL Dura ace. OMFG.

Its an ex-showroom bike so was ready for immediate shipment but also heavily discounted for the same reason. I don't get home til friday so I have to contain myself til then. Bike fitting booked for friday pm then a 55km ride and 6kms run planned for saturday morning with my local club. Sprint triathlon the following weekend.

Can't wait.

Nice one.Dura Ace indeed! OMFG is about right.

Cleat Eastwood

dont forget and send the lorry driver a bottle of wine - well played - you're going to enjoy that little beauty.

alwaystoohot

Got fitted on friday and took the bike out for the first time on saturday morning for my standard 70k club run.

First - I loved the old bike with its SRAM Red crank and Force everything else + DT SWISS 1850's and would have kept her for years but for the accident. The DuraAce new bike with the Mavic Kyrsium SL's is a revelation! Rolls Royce ride, ssssssmooth or what! Gear changes click, click, click, big wheel onto small and back with just a tap and the wheels/tyre (Conti GP4000S again) combo makes the ride like sitting on a sofa. Wacky how the 'same' bike (frame and frame size, forks etc..) can feel so different when set up with different kit. Did a 20k TT this morning just to check again and blow away the cobwebs and same experience, she's a dream.

rob21

Alwaystoohot wrote:

Got fitted on friday and took the bike out for the first time on saturday morning for my standard 70k club run.

First - I loved the old bike with its SRAM Red crank and Force everything else + DT SWISS 1850's and would have kept her for years but for the accident. The DuraAce new bike with the Mavic Kyrsium SL's is a revelation! Rolls Royce ride, ssssssmooth or what! Gear changes click, click, click, big wheel onto small and back with just a tap and the wheels/tyre (Conti GP4000S again) combo makes the ride like sitting on a sofa. Wacky how the 'same' bike (frame and frame size, forks etc..) can feel so different when set up with different kit. Did a 20k TT this morning just to check again and blow away the cobwebs and same experience, she's a dream.

a great end to a horrible story,looks like your going to enjoy your new bike

TommyB61

Alwaystoohot wrote:

Got fitted on friday and took the bike out for the first time on saturday morning for my standard 70k club run.

First - I loved the old bike with its SRAM Red crank and Force everything else + DT SWISS 1850's and would have kept her for years but for the accident. The DuraAce new bike with the Mavic Kyrsium SL's is a revelation! Rolls Royce ride, ssssssmooth or what! Gear changes click, click, click, big wheel onto small and back with just a tap and the wheels/tyre (Conti GP4000S again) combo makes the ride like sitting on a sofa. Wacky how the 'same' bike (frame and frame size, forks etc..) can feel so different when set up with different kit. Did a 20k TT this morning just to check again and blow away the cobwebs and same experience, she's a dream.

Excellent end to a nasty story. Great to hear your update, may you enjoy many 000's of kilometers on your son of Rose :-)

alwaystoohot

Thanks lads, I fully intend to. Have my first race this sunday.