Biker down (this time it's me!)

**skinman** · 3rd June 2011, 23:53

glad to hear you walked away.
Have fun shopping, ride em all.
I broke my thumb from my smidsy, got a scar an everything. didnt get a new bike though, bummer.
Yea totally atgatt, its those 50k areas that will get ya and you slide a surprising distance if you get off.

**chasio** · 4th June 2011, 07:45

Originally Posted by pete376403

The other life-saving tip is to beware of car drivers wearing hats. (either old duffers coming home from bowls or young boi-racers with backwards caps)

Top tip. We can add in anyone using their phone as well... especially if wearing a hat.

Glad to hear things are rolling on the claim front, Maggot.

**Grahameeboy** · 4th June 2011, 08:20

Originally Posted by maggot

no doubt, despite the reflective gear, headlights on full and horn going.

well shows it makes no difference if people don't look.....only bit of advice i would give if forget about sounding horn and spend that brain time on survival.possibly no chance anyway but food for thought

**Luckylegs** · 4th June 2011, 08:50

Originally Posted by maggot

Totally flippant remark yes. Lights were on dip, and I didn't have time to hit anything, horn or brakes (except the other car of course...)

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

well shows it makes no difference if people don't look.....only bit of advice i would give if forget about sounding horn and spend that brain time on survival.possibly no chance anyway but food for thought

Didnt read the whole thread then?