So this morning during my normal cycle to work, I approach a long row of stationary traffic with around 1 metre between the kerb and the cars.
Half way down the row a woman in the passenger side decides to open the car door (without looking) just as I approach, without any time to react I hit the door head on.
Damage to me: Giant cut/gash across chest (in the shape of the door) with suspected broken rib + cut/bruised arm. terrible pain, unable to breath and hyperventilating
Damage to Car: Unable to now close passenger door, bent frame.
Damage to bike: Bent front wheel & disc brake, unknown frame damage
Trip to A&E in an Ambulance, Police took statements and I have spoken to the car owners insurance. Everyone evolved at the scene was cool
I have near misses every week on my cycle to work with cars pulling out/not indicating etc, aswell as doors opening, but I normally have enough time to slam on the brakes.
Without getting into another car vs bike debate, please please check your mirrors/look around before opening your car door, driver/passenger whoever!
Tomorrows gonna hurt even more
Half way down the row a woman in the passenger side decides to open the car door (without looking) just as I approach, without any time to react I hit the door head on.
Damage to me: Giant cut/gash across chest (in the shape of the door) with suspected broken rib + cut/bruised arm. terrible pain, unable to breath and hyperventilating
Damage to Car: Unable to now close passenger door, bent frame.
Damage to bike: Bent front wheel & disc brake, unknown frame damage
Trip to A&E in an Ambulance, Police took statements and I have spoken to the car owners insurance. Everyone evolved at the scene was cool
I have near misses every week on my cycle to work with cars pulling out/not indicating etc, aswell as doors opening, but I normally have enough time to slam on the brakes.
Without getting into another car vs bike debate, please please check your mirrors/look around before opening your car door, driver/passenger whoever!
Tomorrows gonna hurt even more