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It was bound to happen some time. Had my first spill this morning on Upper Thames Street and I'm not quite sure where I stand.
A roadworker was dismantling those red plastic temporary road barrier things and one fell into the cycle path just as I was riding along East to West along Upper Thames Street (near Swan Lane just after that little bridge). Didn't have time to swerve (probably wouldn't have been a good idea anyway on that particular stretch of road) so rode right into it. Thankfully I crashed onto the pavement rather than into the passing traffic. Like an idiot I didn't take the roadworker's name or the name of the company he works for and now I'm not sure what to do. Is there anything I can do now or is it just a case of thanking my lucky stars (a few of which I saw when I was lying on the pavement)?
I'm fine and most importantly the Bob's fine too. Just a coupla scrapes and bruises on my left shin/knee and a bit of discomfort when I turn my head too far left or right.
Anyhoo, any advice about roadwork-cyclist related accidents would be much appreciated. I know this is very much a C+ thread but an addiction to one forum is probably enough.
Thanks