Rider down - Hyde Park

secretsam

Appeared to be a "blue on blue" incident this morning - two bikes on the deck, only one rider visible, I arrived just after it happened, someone dialling 999. Rider conscious, hope both were OK.

spasypaddy

considering the standard of riding (across london) ive seen the past few weeks this was inevitable.

I slowed my pace this morning as there was a guy riding into me at every opportunity. so dangerous.

condorman

I now fear cyclists more than other traffic. Lane or direction changes without even a glance over their shoulder and don't get me started on the bus lane shield - once you're cycling in the bus lane the force will protect you and you don't have to watch out for anything.

ugo.santalucia

it's always been the case... when was the last time you had a car 5 inches behind you drafting? Or a car passing you on the left 10 inches away?
Bikes are more dangerous than cars... although of course you will be less likely to have a serious accident with another bike. Mass rules

cougie

So if you're less likely to have an serious accident- then bikes are safer ?

Most of the time if someone bumps you from the rear they're more at risk of injury than the rider in front anyway.

cyclingprop

cougie wrote:

So if you're less likely to have an serious accident- then bikes are safer ?

Most of the time if someone bumps you from the rear they're more at risk of injury than the rider in front anyway.

Use more lube.