7.20ish this evening, across the road from M&S. Cyclist lying in the road being supported by someone, lots of people in attendance. There was an ambulance there later on.
I really hope they are OK.
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Cyclist down, Morningside Road
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Posted 12 years ago #
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Oof. Not good. I had to go that way yesterday at rush hour. Very stressful ride. A lot of cars switching lanes w/out warning, sudden braking, tailbacks etc.
i got to asl along with two roadie types that I'd been following. Pulled in to the side/back of them (they were going straight, I was turning) and said something like 'wow. Glad I don't have to do that everyday' . They both ignored me. I know they heard me cause they kind of almost looked at me, but then clearly decided I wasn't a proper cyclist.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Lothian buses tweeted about it as a pedestrian accident. I thought I noticed a helmet but I could be wrong.
Either way, hope they're ok.
@srd, a 20 limit on that stretch would be a start.
Posted 12 years ago # -
@cb I ride it quite often and I'm pretty sure 90% of the time cars aren't getting anywhere near 20 mph.
I don't mind it too much, but it's kinda bad for drivers pulling out without looking or turning right through gaps in stationary traffic without looking for cyclists.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Yeah, I'd agree with that. One thing I see quite often is cars getting flashed out of a side road.
The driver is so keen to get out onto the main road that they go straight through the red lights of a pedestrian crossing.
Posted 12 years ago #
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