I've got some - but only after a nasty collision - on way to climbing wall, going down hill at 30ish, car in front behind a bus. Bus pulls into bus stop. Hurrah I think, if car overtakes quick, then I won't have to brake! Car hesitates, then nails it. Great stuff, pedal goes down... watching bus as I scream past it, is the bastard going to pull out, no, great, look ahead. Car is stationary at a zebra crossing 20 yards ahead. No ABS = locked wheels, no chance of stopping, hit car on offside brake light, over the corner of it, faceplant on tarmac.
No damage to the car - don't know how. Bent my bike a bit, head a bit fucked up but not too bad - self stitch job. But it made me think two things:
- firstly, wear a helmet you divvy bastard
- secondly, what are you doing doing that speed
- thirdly, if I'd damaged the car, I'd have had to pay. A rear light, plus some mechanic several hours to fit it is nae cheap.
Brought me to my senses in quite a few ways. Must have been the bump to the head.
The CTC insurance is dirt cheap, especially when you consider that it covers the bike from being nicked by pikeys too. Definitely worth it.
