Bin Lorry 0: Cyclist 1

Skelator - I was riding from the Minster along the crossroads at Museum st towards Lendal Br when the bin lorry turned into me. My right of way.

Cycle Heaven and Cycleworks both seem decent people. Not been to Fulford (not my neck of the woods).
I come in from near Helmsley - about 20 miles each way, with a 1-in-6 to keep me from getting complacent. I spin along the flats through the Vale of York doing around 21-22 mph on 42 x 16 - if it wasn't for the hills near home I'd fit a larger gear...

there is some lovely riding to be had north of york, is that your daily commute? if so im very jealous, i know the hills of which you speak, last time i tackled them i had 42 - 16 and it was do able with some effort, certainly the best all round gear, and spinning the rest is fantastic.

No matter what people say about taking money, imo if your not too badly hurt (ie graze and cut) and the offer is fair and you know the driver will be disciplined then i dont see a problem. in the eyes of the law, offering a payment is bordering on an admission of fault. the only problem, if any is that if injuries develope further down the line (ie muscular) which require physio then legal is the best way to go, otherwise count yourself lucky, and take the money.