A few Cycling shots from this morning

[Mad Aussie]

Taking the shots wasn't too hard ... I've done it before. It's such a small compact camera that it's easily held in the hand. The hard part is composition ... that's hit and miss as I guess whether I have it angled to include ... well anything at all really

Usually we are well aware when others are wheel sucking (drafting) but in this case all those elements came together at the wrong moment. I could easily blame Paul for drafting on a section of road that can present these kinds of dangers. He saw the truck before I eased up, and so did Leanne. She eased up before I did, Paul didn't. Leanne narrowly missed Paul he hit the road, she didn't need to be in a 2nd accident so soon after the other one a few weeks back.

Yeh Paul was frustrated, sacred (that he'd hurt himself badly), in pain, adrenaline forcing a reaction from him. I understand all that of course ... been on the road myself and been doing this off and on for about 30 years now.

[Michaelaw]

Cool shots MA and I can understand the accident as I ran in to my friends bike years back for almost the same reason with the exception that he just applied the brakes and I had no place I could go fast enough..Two buckled wheels was the final call on that one with nothing injured but pride Hope nobody had their headphones on

[Mad Aussie]

No headphones involved at all in this one M

[Richard]

Hey Mad sorry to hear about the accident, I'm liking shot 2.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Richard.

Accidents happen. A few weeks back Leanne fell off and separated her AC joint ... thankfully a minor seperation.

Glad you like the shot. Practicing for taking more for a road group I ride with on Saturday mornings. I just built them a nice new website to help them be a bit more interactive. They are a lot of old guys so I'm not sure how many will get involved but we'll see.

[MoinMoin]

What a morning story, MA! But I really guess, you didn't do anything wrong (as your friend see at least too, right?!).

When I am out riding on the road (or walking even) I ALWAYS look to see if the driver is looking my way or has acknowledged my presence before making a move

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That's the same for me!

But sure, pain is making everyone grumpy ;-). The photos are very good shots, especially the first one!

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks MM. Yep ... Paul seemed to understand better b ythe time we got home.

I'm a bit worried about him though beause I haven't been able to contact him.
I told him to call me if he had any problems (he lives alone) and I phoned twice and sent an email ... no answers from any of those. I'm hoping the injury wasn't worse than we first thought and he took himself to hospital.