attacked on my commute!

aclivity
aclivity Posts: 94
edited June 2013 in Commuting chat
I was attacked this morning ... here am I, happily cycling along the towpath, only to get attacked by a bird! Luckily I was on the Brompton and managed to get off with the bike between me and the bird, but it kept on going for me. Watch out if you go past them around this time of year, he was only protecting the little ones (but it was a bit scary, I'll have to admit!)

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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Brompton attacked by Birdy?

    Folder riders are very brand loyal aren't they?
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  • mpatts
    mpatts Posts: 1,010
    I get attacked by birds all the time. Must be the lycra.
    Insert bike here:
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    What sort of bird? Swan? Eagle? Sparrow?
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    TGOTB wrote:
    What sort of bird? Swan?

    Nah. No mention of broken arms.
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  • aclivity
    aclivity Posts: 94
    oops, forgot to say ... it was a goose. I think a swan would have got me instead of the bike, to be honest!
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Goosed on your commute? Now that is something that lycra encourages.
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    i would loved to have had a gander at that altercation
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 62,031
    aclivity wrote:
    here am I, happily cycling along the towpath, only to get attacked by a bird!
    Did you tell her she had a fat ar$e? That could explain why.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • denniskwok
    denniskwok Posts: 339
    You should have ducked.
  • Agent57
    Agent57 Posts: 2,300
    One time, a bird took my bike, the robin bast**d.
    MTB commuter / 531c commuter / CR1 Team 2009 / RockHopper Pro Disc / 10 mile PB: 25:52 (Jun 2014)
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Met a pair of swans around Christmas time blocking my way

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eggxWQol_oI
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • aclivity
    aclivity Posts: 94
    He was there again this morning - didn't go for me quite as badly as yesterday, but plenty of hissing at me.

    I might have to choose a different route for a short while, the towpath is really quite small, one of these days he may actually get to me!
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    aclivity wrote:
    He was there again this morning - didn't go for me quite as badly as yesterday, but plenty of hissing at me.

    I might have to choose a different route for a short while, the towpath is really quite small, one of these days he may actually get to me!

    I suppose you could always go 'down' a different road....
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    aclivity wrote:
    I might have to choose a different route for a short while, the towpath is really quite small, one of these days he may actually get to me!
    You Chickening out? He'll only Crow about it to his misses.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jejv
    jejv Posts: 566
    That's awful.
    What an airnimal.
  • Blacktemplar
    Blacktemplar Posts: 713
    You shouldn't have feathered your brakes and slowed down.....
    "Get a bicycle. You won't regret it if you live"
    Mark Twain
  • Blacktemplar
    Blacktemplar Posts: 713
    Report him to the Old Bill
    ....... - report him to the old bill
    ......... - report him to the old bill

    Sorry, that was a nested statement
    "Get a bicycle. You won't regret it if you live"
    Mark Twain
  • wandsworth
    wandsworth Posts: 354
    TGOTB wrote:
    What sort of bird? Swan? Eagle? Sparrow?

    Was it that massive crane that spooked some police horses last week?
    Shut up, knees!

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