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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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Ben__B
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T boned a Jag X type in the half light of morning on my way to the station on my bicycle this morning. I was on the main road, travelling at ~20mph when the said Jag driver pulled up from a minor road to give way, except they didn't and I went into their front wing, taking off, clearing the bonnet with a WWWOOOAHHHH, landing on my head and shoulder before forward rolling to a stand where I jumped onto the pavement looking for my displaced glasses. Carbon front forks exploded, havent assessed the rest of the bike. My helmet took the brunt of the impact on the back of my head, impressive absorption for a 10 year old design. Took a trip to A&E but only to check I hadnt missed anything than but slight concusion (slow focussing) bumps bruises and strained neck from the neck spring. Off to report it at the police station now.
Updated November 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM
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exiges
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Pff. Drama queen. Hope you're OK
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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carlos
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 Glad your ok. Did they stop?
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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Marv
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What a spacker (the Jag driver, not you!) Sounds like a nasty whack to the head there, Ben..GWS!
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Si_
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Good job you were wearing a helmet. Hope you're OK. And got insurance details 
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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Ben__B
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carlos said... Glad your ok. Did they stop?
Yes, she stopped 'I just didn't see you!' tried to give me a hug! I was with it enough to get a pad an pen out for her to leave her details and a couple who were passing by helped me to get back home. Bit stiff and a bit sleepy (could be baby induced though).
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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Marv
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Ben__B said... carlos said... Glad your ok. Did they stop?
Yes, she stopped 'I just didn't see you!' tried to give me a hug!
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You Sir, are rude, arrogant and selfish. And so is your son.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Sammyturbo
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Marv said... Ben__B said... carlos said... Glad your ok. Did they stop?
Yes, she stopped 'I just didn't see you!' tried to give me a hug!
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I fear Ben may have missed an opportunity here 
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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action jack84
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Hope you are ok .
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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duncs500
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Maybe you took turbotferret's video as a challenge! Sorry to hear about that, and glad you're ok. Is the bike insured? As no doubt it's a decent one.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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GraniteV8
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Should have slid across the bonnet like Starsky and Hutch  GWS mate. Dave!
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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Beany
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GraniteV8 said... Should have slid across the bonnet like Starsky and Hutch GWS mate. Dave!
Doesn't look so cool when you do it with your face, I'd imagine.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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action jack84
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I remember launching myself over a opel corsa van than pulled across me when i was about 14 . wasnt wearing a helmet so i used my arms to protect my head . brushed myself off and carried on
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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Jimmy Choo
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I thought you would have parked the 911 backwards in a ditch. As it is, you're doing in wrong. You're supposed to smash her back doors in, not her front wing. GWS.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 4:57 PM
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DeskJockey
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Hope you're OK mate! Never a pleasant e4xperience.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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Ben__B
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Feeling alright thanks, if a little tired and stiff. View from her perspective
 Carbon de-bonded forks
 Bent shifter/brake
 Back of my helmet
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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Alex88
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Oof. At least it wasn't worse I suppose! Hope you're feeling better soon.
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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Alan
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does sound nasty, but glad you are OK
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Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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dudeluk
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'I just didn't see you!' - as in I just didn't look properly and didn't even think of cyclists....!! Useless!!
Glad you're OK. Impressive pictures.
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