Almost taken out in a crash this morning on a training ride when the group was overtaking a slower group and something went 'funny' up front. Ensuing heavy braking saw a wheel touched and four guys go down. I was *very* lucky to find a gap as riders went down in front and beside me.

One guy hit hard and I stayed around for some first aid and to wait for his wife to come pick him up. Small cut above eye, hand a bit messed up (ended up in spokes/stays of another bike).

His Guerciotti (531) has bent seat stays and his rear carbon rim is toast.

I think it is repairable (slight curve, not a big bend or kink), but even so a sad thing. He was a bit annoyed as he'd recently bought it (said it was pristine with original SunTour group - removed and stored so he could ride 10sp).