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Journalist wants to talk to injured pedestrians or cyclists

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  • Started 12 years ago by chdot
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  1. chdot
    Admin

    "

    With news this morning that a van hit Bradley's Wiggins, and that Shane Sutton, the GB cycling team head coach, has been injured in an accident, it may be time to raise the question of whether enough is being done to protect cyclists and pedestrians on the road. As you may know, this is something that has been raised by the Green MSP, Alison Johnstone.

    Do you know of any cyclist or pedestrian who has been injured recently in Scotland and would be prepared to talk to me about it and be quoted in the *****? If you don't know anyone, can you suggest anyone who might?

    "

    I can vouch for person.

    PM me and I'll put you in touch.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  2. custard
    Member

    I'm available if they want?

    Posted 12 years ago #

  3. SRD
    Moderator

    hi custard, you already have pm from me asking same question! Please let chdot or me have your email. thanks!

    Posted 12 years ago #

  4. SRD
    Moderator

    Ps just cause custard has agreed to be interviewed doesn't mean we don't need the rest of you too, so don't be shy but drop a pm along if you'ld like to contribute.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  5. Baldcyclist
    Member

    I would do a written something, wouldn't want to be interviewed for TV.

    My bump at the start of the year almost took me off my bike permanently, although I wasn't badly hurt, the "What might have happened" really screwed me up for a good while. And then seeing the aftermath of the Murrayfield incident after only just getting back on the bike didn't help one little bit.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  6. chdot
    Admin

    c & Bc you should have PMs with contact details.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  7. recombodna
    Member

    chdot I PM'd you but it said your inbox was full....

    Posted 12 years ago #

  8. chdot
    Admin

    @r

    Will sort soon.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  9. Kirst
    Member

    I'm happy to talk.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  10. Kirst
    Member

    I've just had a chat with the journalist about my three major incidents - one hit by a van and two offs on ice on the Innocent. I pointed out that it's all very well telling cyclists to get off the roads and onto cycle paths, but when the off-road paths are like skating rinks, what are you supposed to do? Go off-road and end up seriously injured on ice, go on the road and get squished by a Stonecraft van - excellent choice.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  11. MeepMeep
    Member

    Yes, I'd be ok to talk about my accident back in April following Pedal on Parliament and all of the subsequent near misses I've had. PM me if my input is still needed.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  12. chdot
    Admin

    Check the case studies -

    http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8888

    Posted 12 years ago #

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