Another nasty crash

[Metro Commuter]

Another crash.

Bunch ride to Raymond Terrace and back - ride been going for 3 years without incident.

Returning to town along Industrial Drive, just past the new BP near Steel River.  A low loader semi with a grader loaded goes past the bunch, which was in single file.  Something happens at the tail end of the bunch - probably a slight slowing at the front, as the front of the bunch crested the hill near the Fire Station lights, and that caused those at the rear (who were carrying some momentum from the descent towards the BP) became bunched up on what is a narrow  bike "lane" while next to a large wide truck. Someone brakes a bit more than the rider behind him expected, and with really no where to go we end up with two very experienced and safe riders lying on the footpath.  Luckily no major injuries - skin and bruises.  Minor damage to one bike (scratches, and a rear brake bolt snapped) and the other bike was totalled after it was run over by the truck.

The truck driver pulled up and came back.  He did nothing wrong, and was told that.

This was a well controlled ride with experienced riders. No surging or attacks as there are n some other rides. No one, IMHO, seemed to be over extended,  and certainly the two who fell were not. Will revisit travelling down Industrial Drive at that time, but what happened this morning can happen to any of the bunch rides.  Be careful out there

[crank-yanker]

Nasty but glad it wasn't worse. Was it still dark when it happened?

[Metro Commuter]

No - about 8.45am.  Nothing on the road either.

[The Ferret]

Metro,

Was Snedden in the bunch? Did he fall?

Your friend

The Ferret

[Metro Commuter]

Ferret,

No - Di2 Boy and the current Cessnock CC Club Champion.

MC

[The Ferret]

Metro,

I hate hearing anything about crashes. I suspect I have seen one too many. I'm glad Chris Edden avoided it. That would have been 4 crashes in about 2 weeks had he fallen. He'll have as much scar tissue as I. Lovell

Your friend

The Ferret

[Metro Commuter]

Ferret

Loveboat has crashed? What is it with you HDCC numpties? Di2 boy, Milf, Milf again and again, Turtle (yes, a recent convert to HVVCC but a HDCC stalwart before then), Milf, I could go on...

If we merge we could provide some skills training...

[snedden9485]

Yes luckily my absence prevented any further falls. The wounds have almost healed, almost time to crack em back open.

Chris aka milf again

[The Ferret]

Metro,

You might have me on a technicality there son. Skills would not be lost on some people. Metro, did you not have a fall recently, if my mail is correct?

Snedden,

You are not the Milf son, but you are fast catching up......... Do you aspire to be the new Milf?

Your non-bandaged friend

The Ferret

[Metro Commuter]

Ferret,

Indeed I did - a very young rider fell midcorner directly in front of me, and I did a neat dive and roll to miss the poor young fellow.  Seeing as he weighs less than half of my mass, it was the least I could do.  It was suggested I was quite dainty "for a larger rider". 
 
MC

[The Ferret]

Metro,

Take that as a compliment son. I could never find a way to use the word dainty in anything about you. Shalom

Your friend

The Ferret

[snedden9485]

You are not the Milf son, but you are fast catching up......... Do you aspire to be the new Milf?

I would hope not, crashing isnt really that much fun.

[The Ferret]

Snedden,

Get used to it son. Someone who falls as much as you will probably learn to enjoy each fall. You may even go so far as to have each one tattooed in order, for when you gain dementia and can't remember how yougot one. A smart man would possibly get the numbers and dates tattooed down their back like a rock band's gig list as well. Shalom.

Your friend

The Ferret

[Hugh Jorgan]

Maybe some of the riders in the bunch are in need of a driving / riding test.

Here is the first question.

[crank-yanker]

You may even go so far as to have each one tattooed in order

Can you tattoo over gravel rash?