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Cyclist's lucky escape as driver turns across him
Rider suffers nothing worse than bruises after spectacular crash sends him and bike flying
by Simon_MacMichael July 23, 2014
A cyclist who decided to swap the train for his bike for his commute into London to get fit escaped with nothing more than bruises after a spectacular crash caused by a motorist turning across him, with the episode filmed by his helmet camera.The incident happened on London Road in Romford, on only the second occasion the rider, who posted the video to YouTube under the user name Cyclejack, decided to ride to work.The impact sent both the rider and his bike flying – if you’re at work, you may wish to turn the volume down before watching the video with the rider swearing as he realises he can’t avoid hitting the car.
In the video’s description on YouTube, he says: “I was travelling around 22mph through Romford. Drizzly conditions so I was being cautious around bends and roundabouts. I didn't expect this!
“I just about got my hands to the brakes (it can just be seen on the frame before impact) but I had no chance of stopping.“I'm not quite sure how I wasn't seen. I'm over 6ft and was wearing a bright blue jacket. If I was seen then it's a very bad judgement in my speed.“After a very uncomfortable trip to the hospital in a neck brace and spinal board and various x-rays I escaped with just bruising. So I consider myself lucky.
“At the time the driver was apologetic and was informed by the police that I was recording my ride and seemed to admit fault. But when it came to my insurance claim against her she disputed it. Safe to say the video has saved me a lot of hassle and 3 weeks later the cheque has already arrived from the insurance company.“My 4 week old Giant bike was written off but thanks to the guys at Cycle Store they put me one of the two they had left aside and I'm looking forward to getting back out there.”
He adds: “I will say the condition of the cycle lanes are a disgrace along that road, along with many I come across. With the usual obstacles of parked cars, drivers edging out of junctions, pot holes, glass, drains – why would you cycle in a cycle lane?”
http://road.cc/content/news/124600-video-cyclists-lucky-escape-driver-turns-across-him
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A bicyclist was clipped by a vehicle while going over an overpass on Highway 69 in Bullard (Texas) on Monday.
Bullard police say Mark Cathey, 57, of California, was riding on the northbound shoulder when a white Ford truck driven by 52-year-old Samuel Vercher, a Bullard (Texas)resident, clipped Cathey. Vercher stopped and called 911. Cathey was taken to the hospital.In the video from a camera mounted on the cyclist's bike, the truck can be seen approaching from behind Cathey, before clipping him. "I remember riding up the overpass and I don't remember anything after that," Cathey said.
The 57-year-old grandfather was in Texas visiting family, when he went for a routine bike ride Monday morning. Cathey has been recording his rides for years: first to show people the sights along his rides, now as a safety measure."I've seen things happen in front of me that I've been able to get a license plate number or information," Carhey said.He hopes the video will help show what cyclists go through and to alert drivers about the potential for these events.
Cathey's injuries are extensive. He suffered a collapsed lung, five broken ribs, and a broken scapula among other scrapes and bruises."It'll keep me off my bike for a while," Cathey said, but he plans to make a full recovery in eight to twelve weeks.Vercher was cited for failing to maintain a single lane. Vercher called later to check on Cathey. Cathey was taken to the hospital and has since been released.The police chief says that this was not an intentional act.
Un ciclista fue atropellado por un vehículo, mientras que circulaba por un paso elevado en la autopista 69 en Bullard (Texas) el pasado lunes. La policía de Bullard dice que Marcos Cathey, de 57 años, de California, iba montado por el ramal norte cuando una camioneta blanca Ford conducida por Samuel Vercher de 52 años de edad, , un residente de Bullard (Texas) , golpeò a Cathey. Vercher se detuvo y llamó al 911. Cathey fue llevado al hospital.
En el vídeo de una cámara montada en la bicicleta del ciclista, se puede ver que el vehìculo se acerca por detrás a Cathey, antes de que le golpee .
"Recuerdo pedalear hasta el paso elevado y no recuerdo nada después de eso," dijo Cathey. El abuelo de 57-años de edad, estaba en Texas visitando a la familia, cuando fue a dar un paseo rutinario en bicicleta el lunes por la mañana.
Cathey ha estado grabando sus paseos en bici durante años: primero para mostrar a la gente los lugares de interés durante sus paseos, ahora lo hace como una medida de seguridad .
"He visto cosas que pasan delante de mí y he sido capaz de conseguir un número o información de matrícula. , "Dijo Carhey .
Espera que el video ayudará a mostrar por lo que pasan los ciclistas y para alertar a los conductores sobre las consecuencias de sus actos. Las lesiones de Cathey son extensas. Sufrió un colapso pulmonar, cinco costillas rotas y un omóplato roto entre otras raspaduras y moretones. "Va a mantenerme fuera de mi bicicleta durante un tiempo," dijo Cathey, pero planea hacer una recuperación completa en ocho a doce semanas . Vercher fue citado por no circular por su carril. Vercher llamó más tarde para comprobar cómo se encontraba Cathey. Cathey fue llevado al hospital y desde entonces ha sido dado de alta .EL jefe de la policía dice que no fue un acto intencionado.
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Muere atropellado en Sabiñánigo un ciclista de 20 años
en Aragón, Ciclismo Urbano, Destacada 24/07/2014
Sobre las 20,30 horas del miércoles murió en un accidente de circulación en la calle Secorum de Sabiñánigo, Daniel Giménez, de 20 años que se desplazaba en bicicleta, al ser atropellado por un turismo ocupado por vecinos de la localidad serrablesa. El fallecido, muy conocido en la localidad, había militado en esta última temporada en la AD Sabiñánigo como portero.
En el momento de producirse el accidente volvía en bicicleta de trabajar de socorrista en el Hotel del Camping de Aurín. Al conocerse la noticia, justo con el comienzo de las fiestas, ha caído como un mazazo entre los vecinos de Sabiñánigo. Las peñas determinaron un día de luto desde el momento de producirse el fallecimiento, con la colocación de las banderas izadas a media asta y la suspensión de todos los actos hasta las 21.00 horas de este jueves 24.
Al lugar del suceso se desplazaron la Policía Local y sanitarios del 061, que no pudieron hacer nada por la vida del joven.
http://www.ciclo21.com/muere-atropellado-en-sabinanigo-un-ciclista-de-20-anos/
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