8.40am.. I was enjoying the luxury of a lift to work rather than being on the bike as per normal. Then it started, and a sick feeling spread through my stomach as i saw the crumpled cyclist lying on st kilda road southbound. The poor sod had been car doored by yet another clueless driver who obviously failed to look before flinging open his door. Then, as i sat there (on the other side of the road by the way) i watched the driver try to pull him up by his left arm. The cyclist was lying on his right side not moving.. You see, if you yank up the victim and get them on their feet, maybe you can ease your guilt more.
Some walkers and another cyclist helped and i saw a lady making a phone call. NOT THE DRIVER ..... because he was paying more interest in his scratched car door than than the man on the ground..
Some praise for our Ambo's as i heard the sirens within about 3 mins. I also saw a cop car going in the same direction. I hope it was going to the scene.
To the crumpled cyclist on the road,.. i wish you a speedy recovery should you ever read this..I have been lucky to have only ever experienced the near misses and not the actual connection.
I shall be extra vigilent tomorrow when back on the bike..
Some walkers and another cyclist helped and i saw a lady making a phone call. NOT THE DRIVER ..... because he was paying more interest in his scratched car door than than the man on the ground..
Some praise for our Ambo's as i heard the sirens within about 3 mins. I also saw a cop car going in the same direction. I hope it was going to the scene.
To the crumpled cyclist on the road,.. i wish you a speedy recovery should you ever read this..I have been lucky to have only ever experienced the near misses and not the actual connection.
I shall be extra vigilent tomorrow when back on the bike..
