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Originally Posted by flecc
.... As for bunches of kids anywhere near the pavement edge, I treat them as if I'm passing a parked car, moving several feet out as I approach to avoid them having the opportunity ....
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I think you may have a good solution to troublesome kids flecc, although I did actually do this but they still jumped a third of the way out into the road. I think I was 'off guard' - just need to be more prepared for it I guess.
I see there was a court case of a cyclist colliding and killing a girl recently. One naturally feels for the girl’s family and while this is not the same, it proves that kids these days seem to think everyone will get out of THEIR way. Rather a dangerous philosophy if you ask me
Cyclist handed 'laughable fine' after girl's death - Yahoo! News UK
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Originally Posted by Rod Tibbs
On August 12 last year I was riding my Powabyke in Newmarket High Street. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon, sunny and with little traffic about. Suddenly something appeared from my left and the next I knew was waking up in an ambulance. Apparently a pickup had reversed into the main road, collecting me on the way ....
.... Fortunately I was wearing a crash helmet when the accident occurred otherwise I would not be writing this now ....
.... The driver responsible was taken to court. At first he pleaded not guilty. Then they produced video from three CCTV cameras. He changed his plea and was subsequently fined.
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Thanks Rod for sharing your experience. Glad you are recovering well and back in the saddle
I have to admit, I don't always wear a helmet. Scary when you realise Cornish hedges are mostly made of granite. With these recent incidents it seems danger lurks in totally unexpected areas. I may look into buying a new helmet. Perhaps that may encourage me to wear it more.
Rods experience with CCTV helping him in the courts, backs up my thoughts about an action camera. Perhaps next month - if the finances allow it
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