James: Thanks for the words of support and encouragement. This was a very lucky accident. I agree w/ your riding positions. Unfortunately, I was too close to the white line, I think, and was in the shadows. And sadly, for a cyclist to be really safe we have to be somewhat belligerent in staking our road position, which sometimes pisses off those in a hurry. As the miles have added up I guess I have taken for granted the automobiles behind see me/us and are proceeding safely around. I still cringe at the thought of the 'what ifs' and thus when I get back out, no rear approaching vehicle will be taken for granted. I am sure we will be riding together very soon! Still very sore and quite a bit of pain. Trying to use the aquatherapy and yoga to speed the process to normalcy. I never thought I would get hit by a car before I took a tumble! thanks a bunch! bert
On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM, James Lamm <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey Bert, > I'm sorry about your accident, but I'm happy to hear that you are not > seriously hurt. Hoping you get back on the "hoss" soon. I wish you a > speedy recovery. There are far too many drivers who are not paying > attention. You'll never know whether or not the driver would have seen you > if you had been riding near the middle of the lane. I contend that the > center of the right hand lane on 4 or more lane roads is the safest place to > ride, but on two lane roads, I feel safer about 2 feet to the left of the > white line. However, I don't really trust any driver and rely on my mirrors > constantly. On more than one occasion, if I hadn't been monitoring my > mirrors, I would have been toast. > > Good luck on recovering, and if you need someone to ride slowly with during > recovery, let me know. Other than during cold weather, I am very flexible > and can ride on short notice. > > James > > > On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM, ssp <[email protected]> wrote: > >> .... >> >> ....ouch. >> Kinnie, surprises come out of nowhere, huh? >> Thanks to all for the thoughts. I was lucky to come >> out not too hurt, much less alive---hwy97 and 55mph zones >> not a good place to ride. Dude said he did not see me >> but really do not know why. I was in the wrong spot ---->on >> the white line. If I had been where I preach, in the middle >> of the lane, he either would have seen me or I'd be dead. >> After the pain subsides, I guess the previous would be the >> better outcome. The file at the WMC ER stated I was assaulted >> .....by a white pick-up truck. That was the funny line of the >> day .....other than me acting like a goofball, nick said. >> Sure am gonna miss those free shots and the possibility >> of legend status, if I had peddled/hobbled back home, on bike! >> Mentally, I have to get over the what if's! 2"-5" is the diff between >> possible death and/or very serious injury. Whew! >> >> Thanks guys for riding back to check and wait on the >> formalities. Sorry I delayed the timely trip home and --pass >> that on to Mrs. Sullivan and kids too! Hope this never happens >> again to any of us during our exercise routines! >> >> Guess I will not be riding sun since my ride is in quarantine(Don's). >> Thankful not to have the temptation. >> You still have the best 'save' jon. >> >> *THANKS to ALL!!*! >> bert >> >> >> >> >> On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM, david caudle <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Dang...hate to hear that surfdude but glad you are not hurt real bad and >>> im sure you will be back in da bubble and on da bike in no time. >>> DC >>> >>> On Sat Feb 19th, 2011 6:26 PM EST [email protected] wrote: >>> >>> >Wow, Bert, thats gotta be the best "Save" of all. Glad to hear your not >>> seriously injured. Ill be prayin for you too! How's UR bike doin? Does >>> this mean your not riding tomorrow? Just kiddin >>> >Jon >>> >Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >>> > >>> >-----Original Message----- >>> >From: [email protected] >>> >Sender: [email protected] >>> >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:48:53 >>> >To: <[email protected]> >>> >Reply-To: [email protected] >>> >Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> >How did it happen? >>> >Bert: so glad to hear u r OK. Ill pray for a speedy recovery on that >>> soreness. Take care, kp >>> >Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >>> > >>> >-----Original Message----- >>> >From: "Glover, Jeff" <[email protected]> >>> >Sender: [email protected] >>> >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:17:51 >>> >To: <[email protected]> >>> >Reply-To: [email protected] >>> >Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> >What happened? Is everyone ok?! Kp Bert got hit by a pickup truck on 97. >>> All ok just sore, back home and doing fine. >>> >Jeff Glover >>> > >>> > >>> >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >>> >Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 05:08 PM >>> >To: [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> >>> >Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >>> > >>> >________________________________ >>> > >>> >From: "Glover, Jeff" <[email protected]> >>> >Sender: [email protected] >>> >Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:06:13 -0500 >>> >To: <[email protected]> >>> >ReplyTo: [email protected] >>> >Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> >Just got a call from Teresa, Bert is fine, no broken bones and no >>> dislocations. No word on "goofer than normal" :). He will be sore for while >>> with just a touch of road rash. So glad. >>> >Jeff Glover >>> > >>> > >>> >From: ssp [mailto:[email protected]] >>> >Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 09:06 AM >>> >To: [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> >>> >Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> > >>> >... >>> > >>> >...in >>> >9:30 >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Ellis, Nick <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > I'm in for 9:30. >>> > >>> > Nick Ellis >>> > Poyner Spruill, LLP >>> > 252-972-7115 >>> > 252-452-2127 (cell) >>> > >>> > >>> >________________________________ >>> > >>> > From: [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> >>> > >>> > To: [email protected] < >>> [email protected]> >>> > >>> > Sent: Sat Feb 19 07:16:33 2011 >>> > Subject: Re: [COWs] Friday Rides (morning and lunch box) >>> > >>> > >>> > Unable to make the 9:30 ride, have a great ride and be safe. >>> > Dale B >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>> Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. >>> > To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] <mailto: >>> cyclistsofwilson-cows%[email protected]> . >>> > For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. >>> > >>> > >>> >________________________________ >>> > >>> > Please consider the environment before printing. >>> > >>> > *********** >>> > >>> > This electronic communication (including attachments) may contain >>> attorney privileged and confidential information intended only for the use >>> of the named recipient. 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