"No no no, that's both our Steves"
Oh yes.
There are too many of them too...
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Cyclist down - Corstorphine Rd Murrayfield - 10/05/12
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Posted 12 years ago #
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@DaveS - Excellent to hear you're OK
What a way to start my morning, kneeling in the rain beeped by cars only to find out how small a world it is...
Let me know when you want your bike back.
I'm setting off from work shortly and will be passing there (on the Water of Leith) in about 20 minutes or so. If you're there I'll nip along.
Obviously I've not had time to put it on the rack and sort it.
I'll PM you my mobile number and you can meet me to get it unlocked 9hopefully save you time waiting on the cops or going to the stationPosted 12 years ago # -
I'm technically not a Steve. More of a Stephe.
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@Daves - Glad to hear you are ok, dedication or what heading back to work!
Good job @spitfyre and @bikernurse!
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@Puzzle - well I believe you have to have some major injury - you know - lose a limb, lung, kidney, eye before you're allowed a day off
Wonder what the cops did with the driver, she was in tears as she was telling someone on the phone what had happened.
From a driver perspective I can imagine trying to get out of that junction to turn right nigh impossible at rush hour, lights needed methinks?Posted 12 years ago # -
At least when I was hit, I had the common decency to do it on the way home from work.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Not very nice turning into Murrayfield Av either as there is a tendancy for vehicles in the bus lane to drive quite fast.
Posted 12 years ago # -
I said I would leave 20 minutes ago but I've not... 33 minutes later
Posted 12 years ago # -
Hi @DaveS wonderful to know you are doing ok. Thought you may be bruised and I'd advise a bath or two over the next few days and a bit of pain relief but hopefully you'll be back enjoying the cycling you must love so much (to come out in this weather) very soon :) glad to hear its being worked on and look forward to seeing the improvements. Take care of yourself and ride safe
Posted 12 years ago # -
Mr SRD says 'there must be a better way to recruit new forumists'.
Posted 12 years ago # -
"Mr SRD says 'there must be a better way to recruit new forumists'."
I disagree.
Two new members after a chance meeting with one existing one?
Better than after PoP28!
Posted 12 years ago # -
Heat hear.
I vote pub.Posted 12 years ago # -
Glad you're okay DaveS. I got a text from my uncle this morning telling me he'd seen a cyclist down around that neck of the woods. I'll pass on the news that you're alright :)
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Absolutely echo the welcome to the forum and relief that you're ok, DaveS. I had what sounds like a similar accident to yours only 10 days ago in very similar weather conditions so have every sympathy for you. Kudos for your return to work!
Spytfyre, I second your motion!
A huge well done to those who stopped and helped. I can't tell you how much the kindness of strangers is appreciated by the injured and their loved ones after something like this happens, even if it's simply glaring at idiot motorists who think rubbernecking or making rash manoeuvres is appropriate.
Posted 12 years ago # -
I forgot to mention DaveS and myself met up to unlock his bike and reunite him with it.
Which pub and when? I think that should be DaveS and Biker_nurse's choice.
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Delighted to hear of a positive outcome. Never cease to wonder at the arrogance/stupidity of some drivers who seem to suffer from a bit of a God complex when it comes to making room (not) for their fellow road users ...including, it would seem, injured road users lying on the highway. Thankfully all's well that ends etc,etc.
Posted 12 years ago # -
DaveS - glad you are ok, hope you jump back on quickly.
That road should be ok, very wide, plenty room for everyone - but (junction SMIDSYs aside) cars all drive far too fast, and dont allow for the conditions - I sometimes wish they had to spend a day with the motoring equivalent of rim brakes in the wet.
(or even better, a week or so commuting by bike)
Posted 12 years ago # -
there is also a proposal of a pint in the Diggers* after the Andrew Cyclist concert tomorrow night.
*there are a number of other nice pubs slightly closer as well.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Closer? I'll say
Ettrick is just round one corner, it's hardly even a corner, more a bend, an obtuse angle
That said I had no plans to attend said concert and may not get a beer pass on such short notice...Posted 12 years ago # -
yes, the Ettrick is convenient but lacks much character. with the Golden rule, Coley, and Diggers around the other corner, we are spoiled for good range of beer and decent environment in which to quaff it.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Appeared to be another accident at that junction this morning, this time two cars. They were driving onto the pavement as I cycled past.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Don't think I've been into the Golden Rule, although I keep telling one of my kiddiewrangling colleagues that I will, given that she works there too.
Posted 12 years ago # -
I'd be up for going there for a change. closer to me too :)
Posted 12 years ago # -
There's occasions when I regret not living in Edinburgh.
Hope you don't mind me tacking this on to this thread but it's vaguely related to the original topic and the new off topic of POP and Andrew. Various things collided in my head as I was pooling to the nursery with my daughter this morning: the question on another thread about whether there's a place we collate incidents, the account of yesterday's crash, MeepMeep's incident etc. I wondered if there was mileage in POP making either little films recording these incidents - where they were, what happened, the impact on the cyclist - or collating a few of them into a longer film that could be used for longer term campaigning. Easy to shoot on an SLR or camcorder and I'm pretty sure I could get some help with editing to make it all look superb.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Hey all
Would be great to meet some of you for a dink at some point although with crazy shifts a little notice would be needed (presuming I am invited!) :D as I'm sure others will too (passes need time to be issued!)
I am almost positive I saw @DaveS on his bike this morning! I got to THE junction at almost the same time and have to say made a point to double check the junction and saw a cyclist riding up, I waited and as he passed I'm positive it was him. So @DaveS if you cycled in this morning an had a blue ish rucksack on I'm very glad to see you upright a d on two wheels again :DPosted 12 years ago # -
"...or collating a few of them into a longer film that could be used for longer term campaigning."
I noticed this morning that there are some (presumably) anniversary bouquets for Craig Newton up on the railings on East Claremont Street.
Posted 12 years ago # -
...and it could be entered into this competition (http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6516), although probably not what they had in mind. ;)
Posted 12 years ago # -
Given DaveS would be heading in from/out to Ratho pre/apres pub I reckon somewhere further West for this one.
Yes the Golden Rule has decent beer, as does the Diggers (and nice wee back rooms), the Caley while having decent beer is beaten by the Diggers imho by the fact Caley plays music that is just on the edge of loud for conversation, Diggers is quiet. Rule plays music too I think but the downstairs bar is comfy and has a couple of big tables with leather couches (last time I was in anyway) that would fit plenty people in.
If some people make it tonight that's great, I just don't think it will be many, I for one can't make it now.Posted 12 years ago # -
@Daves Glad to hear you are ok! We would be really glad to speak to you about this and to highlight the fact that there has been another rush hour collision this week following on from MeepMeep's last week.
Would you get in touch? If you would rather not then just email to say that - but we would be happy to interview any cyclists who have any knocks and would be happy to map the incidents we are told about... We can also do video, audio and photos...or we are happy to receive the same.
Posted 12 years ago # -
re videos - if we could get some good ones that people might actually watch, would be good to show that people who have accidents are just normal folk. put a face on the accidents, so to speak.
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