2009-02-24 - Rider Down, Bayswater Road

Just spotted by one of my riders, just west of Lancaster Gate. Not sure how serious the injuries are, but the bike was under the wheels of a construction lorry.

For those that don't know, this is on the same road (A40), about 1 mile east of where Eilidh was killed. Coincidentally, the spotter was out with us last night, painting dead couriers names on (amongst other locations) the junction of Chepstow Road and Westbourne Grove.

Fingers crossed the rider is alright.

indeed, fingers crossed they're ok.

Hope he/she is ok !

hope the rider is ok

Oh no....

As always, really hope they're OK.

+1 Fingers crossed...

Really hope that only the bike was damaged.

Ouch, hope they're ok.

i hope that the person is ok

Fingers crossed.

yeah ditto above mate.

I rode past both locations yesterday... its one of those roads you really have to keep you wits about you.

Keep in a dominant road position. I rode down Euston to white city and then back up bayswater. Eye contact is the key.

Thanks for telling us BB

The Frequency of these incidents is shocking! Has really taught me to stay well away from trucks.

As ever, hope no one was hurt.

as always, i hope the person involved is ok.

Fingers crossed! thats a quick and wide road. not nice!

yeah, what everyone else hopes/wishes.

yep.

Fingers crossed. I hope the rider is alright

Shit, not again!

All of the above

yeah ditto above mate.

I rode past both locations yesterday... its one of those roads you really have to keep you wits about you.

Keep in a dominant road position. I rode down Euston to white city and then back up bayswater. Eye contact is the key.

Thanks for telling us BB

Absolutely. Also people should try to use more the back roads I think ... Hope the person is safe.

Fuck me I was there on exactly that bit of road this morning..........makes you think eh.
Fingers crossed etc

saying a little prayer

The Frequency of these incidents is shocking! Has really taught me to stay well away from trucks.

As ever, hope no one was hurt.

If I had any IT skills I'd make some sort of cartoon/graphic thing about how to deal with a lorry when on a bike.

Also, hope the rider is OK

This doesn't sound good.