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Dan replied to Keen Cyclist's discussion Threatened by Fastway Courier"Even with a video of the guy actually driving into you you'll struggle to get the police to do anything unless you are injured...
http://www.sydneycyclist.com/profiles/blogs/hit-by-a-car"
Peter H commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."So, do a track stand and get done for dangerous riding. Drive a car over a cyclist and get a serious talking to. WTF has this world become?"
Dabba commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."Dan, I think that you'll find that the response that you got is their standard procedure for all vehicle collisions, and they only take action if there are injuries to people. Unfortunately, being a vulnerable road user doesn't matter a…"
Dabba commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."Dan, I think that you'll find that the response that you got is their standard procedure for all vehicle collisions, and they only take action if there are injuries to people. You will probably need to pursue the driver's insurer for…"
Dan commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."Update to this - after chasing,, I got this response from the police:
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Dear Dan,
I sought advice from our Traffic Sergeant the same day that you reported the matter to me. As discussed, the other driver stopped and…"
Dan commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."Bike frame was undamaged; so just needed a new back wheel - I got it back from the shop yesterday, The driver paid up - he just gave me the money (no insurance claim). He was OK about it.
I will call the cops again tomorrow, but unless they take a…"
Jonathon Troy commented on Dan's blog post Hit by a car..."Out of interest Dan, I was wondering if the bike frame is salvageable? I take it you got the drivers details and will be able to claim on their insurance. Watching Sydney from afar I have heard about the attitude issue of the NSW Police when it…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Inner West
- Tell us about your bikes
- I've had a lot of bikes over the last five years; at one point I had five bikes in the shed. However, I've now rationalised down to two bikes (although I am itching to get another...)
Salsa Casseroll singlespeed / fixie
This is what I usually ride to work on. It’s set up as a fixed-gear, which means you can’t stop pedalling. Sounds mad, but it’s lots of fun. And it makes going up hills easier (kind of). I love this bike. It makes me smile every time I ride it. And it looks cool.
Xtracycle Radish
My cargo bike. I've carried all sorts of things on this, from my trombone to a table, from a person to a pile of boxes. it really does open up a new world of riding - just so practical. It's also made me re-think the benefits of an upright, slower bike that you can hop on any time without getting changed or putting on funny shoes.
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Hit by a car...
Posted on July 27, 2018 at 8:52am 9 Comments 0 Likes
Yes, it happened again. Again, when I was stationary. Festooned in hi-viz and flashing lights. A car drove into me – a sort of low-speed crunching as my bicycle was devoured by the front of his gas-guzzling SUV. Thankfully the driver…
Continue A good pass
Posted on June 1, 2018 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
You may remember a little while ago I blogged about a truck driver who gave me plenty of room. Well, I had another very positive experience the other day with a cement truck driver. It was around the same spot, at a point where the bike lane (a painted on one of course, so not proper bike infrastructure) follows the road around to the left, and I wanted to go straight on – meaning I have to go…
Continue Stop line and police lines
Posted on May 19, 2018 at 7:15pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
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[click for video] Every day, I cycle through Sydney Olympic Park. As do many cyclists; it…
More bikeshare – Ofo vs Mobike vs Earthbike
Posted on January 1, 2018 at 6:54pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hot on the heels of ReddyGo and Obike (click here for my in-depth review of those two schemes) three more bikeshare companies have arrived in Sydney. And, of course, your intrepid correspondent has tried out all of them for your enjoyment and education.…
Continue New Commute
Posted on December 10, 2017 at 7:25pm 1 Comment 1 Like
So I got a new job. Instead of riding to the wonders of Chatswood every day, I now get to ride to the delights of Silverwater…
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 9:58pm on November 2, 2008,
DamianM said… - Hi Dan
Welcome to Sydneycyclist! (a little belatedly I know, I'm usually more on top of this)
How do you like the Casseroll ? I considered that bike just before I bought my Masi
- At 9:27pm on March 6, 2009,
Neil Alexander said… - Hope you are able to read the map without the aid of the microscope I need these days. Geez they made it tiny! I really enjoyed researching the routes in Balmain -- some of the harbourside routes are superbly scenic but do you reckon they could shoehorn any more cars in there? Talk about wall-to-wall parking... See you again one Tuesday, maybe after DL saving ends and it is actually light in the morning at 5.45 when I need to leave Artarmon to get there.
- At 10:11am on June 29, 2009, DamianM said…
- Hey Dan
Damn you're quick up that hill!
- At 11:06am on June 29, 2009, DamianM said…
- It's all good, I need some new cleats I think, having lots of problems with the left foot staying in at the moment, so I got a slow start. I would have overtaken me too!
- At 5:15pm on September 21, 2009, DamianM said…
- Hey thanks for the comment. Yeah I'm healing up pretty well, my right shoulder is still a little sore, I might go get some remedial massage done now it doesn't hurt too much.
Skin is all healed up too.
My fitness is a bit of a worry, with my last 6 months of work I hadn't been riding much other than commuting, add in two weeks off the bike and I'm horrible shape.
Thankfully I'm working at home for a few weeks so I can turn that around.
Next step is get the bike fixed....thankfully I have more than one :)
- At 1:22pm on October 9, 2009,
Freewheelin' Franklin said… - Hi Dan,
Can you tell me what crank length you run on your fixie?
I' using some old 175's that I want to replace cause I keep touching when I pedal through corners. Was thinking most likely165's but was interested to hear what someone running a fixed casseroll was using.
PS glad you're likeing the new one - they are pleasant hey!
- At 9:37am on October 16, 2009, Neil Alexander said…
- Tiny, tiny screwdriver was put in a "safe place where it can be easily found". I will begin searching for it now.
- At 9:48pm on October 19, 2009, Freewheelin' Franklin said…
- great if you let me know when you get it back that would be tops
Am looking at these particular bits of fluff
I'm pretty sure the bb height is the same for all frame sizes - but will have to go check the salsa website to make sure. Mines a 53 (weird salsa size)
- At 12:09pm on November 4, 2009, Freewheelin' Franklin said…
- thanks for that. I'll go the 167.5's then should be no probs... of course tyre size probably makes a difference too
- At 5:40pm on January 12, 2010,
Michael S. (Boxhead) said… - Thanks Dan. It was good to meet you also. See you again some time zooming past on your fixie.
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