Bin Lorry 0: Cyclist 1

I am ex York and will be visiting soon, worth bringing my bike?

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York: Tuesday morning @ 08:30
Bin lorry didn't see me and turned right into me at road junction.
No time to avoid.
Managed to hit him sideways on, and "shoulder-barge" rather than head on collision.

Smacked the windscreen with the side of my helmet, then bounced off and down.

Result:

• fractured windscreen (aww)
  
• bruised shoulder
  
• twisted bars
  
• a few cuts and bruises
  
• a very apologetic company manager offering to pay for repairs asap.
  
  

I didn't report to the Police, but have witnesses and photos and admission from driver.

I just consider myself lucky, and will probably get the price of a nice new pair of wheels out of them (and a replacement helmet!)

Any recommendation on wheels then?

You heading from the minster, town the river or kings manor when you were turning? glad to hear your not too worse for wear. Council drivers are on the whole knobs when it comes to overtaking etc. although i once had a spill when a bin lorry did a turn in the road, but it was me skidding to a halt and then forgetting to unclip! thought i was in for all kinds of banter but one of the bin men ran over and said "you alright pal? i always do that with my bloody clipless shoes" laughed my ass off.

on another note im surprised it wasnt those f'in ftr bendy bus bastards.

if you ever fancy a ride there are a few of us riding fixed in york, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=45850685995&ref=ts

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wheel wise, i had a wheel built at fulford cycles which wasnt bad, but they forgot to ring and i had to point my wheel out when i went in! but the wheel has stood up and they are the cheapest! cycleworks, trotters or cycle heaven would be a good choice

ross