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^^ That is fairly awesome!

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. Some good points raised!

Hey all,

I had an accident last summer when a car drove into me and left me with broken bones. I've been looking forward for ages about getting back on the bike, but now that I've started riding again I've found my confidence has been ripped to shreds. I keep shitting myself every time a car goes past. I do about 10-15km and then I have to stop as my nerves won't allow me to carry on.

How do you guys/gals get over accidents? I've looked at the bikeabilty website but that seems to be aimed at kids? Would seeing a psychologist help at all?

What would happen if you were in a collison with a pedrestrian and got injured? Would that be covered by the MIB?

My claim has gone off to the MIB people to sort out. A work colleague has 'suggested' I appeal the first offer (whatever it is) to get more money off them. Does this 'tactic' work? What happens if I appeal?

What actually happens in six day racing?

When I reported over the phone they gave me the CAD number & told me to go to my local police station as soon as I could (I was staying at my parents at the time recovering) A week later when I was back in London I did.

I believe they will. They seem to be going through all the formalities of trying to ID the person (they didn't even stop!) I'm with Russell Worth & they seem to be quite good so I'll see how things progress.

Thanks for that, useful link. I did report it within the following 7 days - by phone (does that make a difference? I still got a CAD number)

I'm gonna need physio & my shoulder is going to have a big lump on the side of it for a very long time (years apprently)

The builder works fine for me. Just had a quick look at the site, seems cool to me. I'll have a play around later.

I find this in bad taste.

Miner?

Just in time! They must be pretty fed-up playing eye-spy by now.

This one made the office crack up.

So i'm getting somewhere now with the solicitors but I don't think they're going to be able to find the person who drove into me. The police have given up already. I'm presuming instead of claiming off the other person's insurance that they'll claim from the National Accident pot (What is it called? I forgot) How does this work? People are putting ideas in my head that'll I get 10K+ at least. (I have a Fractured wrist/Shoulder) I was expecting something more like £50.

I like what Chris Broadman said on Twitter whilst commentating on the Mens road race in the commonwealth games. "The crowd is really loving this men's road race... oh hang on, he's gone for a coffee break'

What actually happens on a Trade day?

Saw it at the show today, very impressed. Looked very cool. Must've taken alot of hours hard work. Great job!

I would like to start road racing next year and have been looking at clubs to join. How do you decide which ones the best for you? There's loads in London and they all seem the same. As a novice I know I should be looking for one that accepts people like me & has a good community but as I said, they all seem quite alike. I live in Willesden so if anyone knows any good clubs in the area let me know.

Ideally I'd like to join a club where I can start off as a novice & progress through the ranks.

Visiting my parents recently, I was forced/tricked into to watching a slideshow of some relatives holiday snaps. 685 in total.

Imagine,"this is a tree, this is the same tree but from another angle and this is the same tree but with a bird flying by in the background.' x600

Beat anything I had when I was a kid.

Which ones you Stelle?

There's some good pictures here!

After my accident a few weeks ago I tried going down the 'no win, no fee' route & I seem to be getting passed around from company to company. Is this normal?

Ask them for ID & deposit. Minimum. Also try and have a chat over the phone with the buyer. If he sounds like a biker & knows his stuff he's more likely to be legit. If they sound like a chav type, avoid.

Are there any second hand bike shops in London that'll buy bikes off you?

I hate it round there, very easy to go the wrong way if you're not familiar with the layout. At least he realized he was doing it wrong! Lucky escape for everyone.

Hi Everybody! I'm Neil, I've been lurking on the forum for awhile and you all seem nice so I thought i'd join. I just have a road bike at the moment. I live in London, I'm into all things cycling related at the moment. Hi.