Hey, does anyone know a guy with an eddie merckx road bike in the area, he looked sorta stocky, white, had what looked to be a 50/50 type cap on, male, early 20's... It definitely was not piratelove (sage)... The bike was mostly red and the front wheel was laced radially with high flange silver hubs.

The reason Im so curious is because Wednesday evening I was hit by a car and seriously injured. He was one of the people who stopped, got me to calm down and made sure I was OK. He stayed with me until the paramedics showed up and I am very thankful. If anyone can help me find him I will be very thankful.

It's someone who works downtown, I forget his name. Ask Luke, or Jake.

thanks... ill do that.

Was that at Harrison and Marshall?

bingo. How did you know?

I work for VCU police, and one of the officers, who happens to ride fixed, told me about it Wednesday evening.

Hope you're doing all right?

Im doing better, thanks... My face is pretty ****ed up. My top lip was basically ripped in half up to my nose. Chipped tooth as well, but considering I could be a vegetable I am very thankful.

Ill be honest, Im a little scared to ride again.

I heard about that. Glad you're ok man. Take it easy!

I didn't ride (mostly because i -couldnt-) for a month+ after my accident. It sucked, but that first ride was pretty nerve wracking, too.

if you're at liberty to talk about it, what happened?

also, i drank my first 40 last night. does that officially make me bike trash?

If it was an aluminum Merckx cyclocross bike, I think I know. PM me, I'll let you know how you can get in touch to say thanks.

to answer your first question:

I was riding down Harrison towards Marshall... I saw a minivan stopped at a stop sign to my left so I proceeded to throw a right-hand turn signal. I began to make the turn and noticed the minivan had completely disregarded my signal and had nailed the gas through the intersection. I had parked cars to my right and the van quickly closing in on my left... I had just finished making the turn when the van had come up beside me. My front tire rubbed the front right tire, instantly stopped and was sucked underneath being instantly taco'ed. My left side glanced off the fender and I flipped head face first towards the asphalt. I slid mostly on my face, resulting in the damages listed a few posts up. It makes me sick thinking about it...

And to answer your second question, no... it just makes you a cheap.

Hey man, really sorry to hear about the accident. I feel bad about not getting up with you for a ride yet either. Let me know when you're ready to ride again and we'll go for it.

damn man. glad to hear you're mostly alright. Your front wheel is obviously thrashed but hows the rest of the bike? If you need a 700c front I have one laying around. it's an alex rim but whatever.

Man that intersection sucks!

I ride through it every day on the way to work or school, though heading east on Marshall, and I never fail to STOP there. At first I didn't, but after almost being killed there several times, I now do. The visibility is piss-poor there as well.

Glad to hear you're going to be OK.

Oh, and were you wearing a helmet, and if not has this influenced your decision?

-Rob.

thanks for the wishes.. yes the front wheel is hilariously taco'ed out. Id take you up on that offer but home-dude's insurance should be paying for all my repairs. I didnt have the time to check and see if my fork had twisted, ill leave that to bunnyhop since I have no real tools @ my apartment.

Yes, ive almost been hit there multiple times. Im going to avoid it if possible from now on. Please stay safe when youre in that area!

I was not wearing a helmet... In my case It wouldnt have helped me really, but thats not to say I couldnt have hit my head in another case/manner. I am seriously looking for a 'cool' helmet and will religiously tell people to wear them. I never thought helmets were dorky, I was just too lazy to wear one. I like the Giro ones...

I think the fork is twisted, and your front brake is ****ed too, right?

And for the record, any helmet that keeps you out of the vegetable soup is cool.

-Rob.

hahaha no Im not going to start racking up some random ass charges.


enough about me though, whos ready for the warm weather? I might try to go to that thing this friday at belle isle.

..and are most of you vegan? cause I was planning on a BBQ in march.

what's at belle isle this friday?

Yes.

And not vegan, love barbeque.

Warm weather? Hell no! I want some snow to ride in! Last night I went over to Banditos when I got off work and laid down a long skid in the snow because it might be the only time I get to ride in it this year :rolleyes:

-Rob.

I want snow too.. this is getting annoying!

I'm sure as soon as we get 2ft of snow I'll be complaining.. but it hasn't snowed here in two years!

yay bbq.

I just finished my brand new build and just got over being sick so If anybody wants to cruise around let me know.
http://velospace.org/node/7996

why im not biking for a while
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no no. what is at belle isle? as in, the event.

Saturday is the ROTA race... not sure about Friday, though.

Want one of these hats? Go to the Deli tomorrow!
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UUGGGGGGGGG no kids for you playboy...



allakazam!

you made the hats for the deli shindig?

Yep.

Wish I had the money to go to the Deli tomorrow.
BFSSFG Richmond Party? Perhaps with a ride before?

-Rob.

I am down, we keep trying to plan a ride with everyone from this thread and it hasn't worked out so I am gonna try this one more time.

BFFGSSVCU RIDE

When: SUNDAY FEB 10th 3 PM
Where:Meet in front of Shafer
Why: Cause it would be cool
Ride to:? (anyone have any ideas?)


Alright so yea anyone interested in this just post so I can see if this will actually work out.

I'm interested, but can't do day rides on the weekends. Work baby. 8'ish would work.