2009-09-17 - Cyclist down, Poynders Road roundabout

Rider under a cement mixer turning onto the Poynders road roundabout from Kings Avenue, Brixton/Clapham. Looked very bad, paramedics everywhere, road closed etc, sent a chill down my spine. Air ambulance turned up as I went past, but on the way back they were loading the person into an ordinary ambulance so I don't know what that means.

No prizes for guessing how it happened.

Shit not again. Face covered?

Oh God. Not again.

Please be ok...

FFS, this has to stop. Fingers crossed for whoever was involved.

When did you see this sgt-pluck?

Shit not again. Face covered?

I couldn't tell.

When did you see this sgt-pluck?

Twenty mins ago.

Oh shit.

Hope they are ok.

Fuck this shit...Seriously! I'm building a ride for my missus atm, given all the drama that's going on don't know whether I will let her ride it.

http://twitter.com/#search?q=poynders%20road

Fuck this shit...Seriously! I'm building a ride for my missus atm, given all the drama that's going on don't know whether I will let her ride it.

^^ I share your thoughts. My wife (+foetus) currently cycling in central London. Hope angels were watching over Poynders Road.

SHIT!

I know that exact place and it's a c*** of a bit of road, buses and cars vying for one lane having been 2 lanes less than 50yrds previous. I cycle up it sometimes to Streatham to cut out Brixton

Doesn't sound too good :-(

Speechless.

this is on my route. Jesus i hope they are okay.

It doesn't make sense to not let your wife ride, just tell her to stay away from the dangers. I understand your concern but cyclint brings a lot to peoples life, try to avoid the negative aspects

The first thing you can all do is tell other cyclists (on your commutes, friends, colleagues etc) to stay away from the insides of HGV, It happens every day. When you see it call it out, tell them dangers and urge them to tell others.
word of mouth will get out quicker than an organised campaign. both together will have a greater impact

There are 7,130 odd people viewing this forum now, if each one of those told one other person we would soon get the message out.
There are an estimated 500,000 bike journeys made in the capital every day, so best get started spreading the word

This is horrible news, i hope they pull through

Meh, hope it's not another fatality :(

[QUOTE=Greasy Slag;951579]It doesn't make sense to not let your wife ride, just tell her to stay away from the dangers.
^^Don't get me wrong GS, cycling's still certainly on the agenda, just getting more nervous these days.

Please let them be ok.

Please let them be ok.

+1

Please please not again. Really hope they're ok

^^Don't get me wrong GS, cycling's still certainly on the agenda, just getting more nervous these days.

Fully understand - I get a cold shiver when these come up on any route i know people to commute on. it's nice to get out together and build her awereness/confidence up - win / win

I'm Wondering if a small thing such as trying to get as many cyclists to wear black arm bands or something would help, just to raise awareness.
Every little bit surely helps.

This saddens me greatly.

terrible news, hope they are alright.

Please please not again. Really hope they're ok

+1

makes me sick this !

so many idiots behind the wheel dont care dont think ......
just earlier i had a giant truck trying to overtake me on a narrow road , for no reason other than they were desperate to get to a junction 3 seconds before me . they could have easily killed me the way they were driving.......

and the mayor wants us to cycle ?

oh shit not again - please let them be ok.