Bad Smash Up Belmont

[ScooteringAbout]

Note: Did not involve me! yesterday as normal all the bikes was around Belmont for a lovely Sunday ride, with loads of photo opportunities, while at Rivington Barn (Higher) rescue helicopters were sighted, the end result turning out to be the worst nightmare, two bikes had hit head on, one carrying a pillion rider who was the victim of another rider crossing onto their side of the road on a blind corner due to an assumption of too much speed for the corner. Everyone survived, the rider who crossed the road and caused the incident has multiple fractures and the victim's various injuries with the rider having to learn to walk again but should ride again in the future.

It was a close personal reminder of we are not immortal, and no matter how careful you are, it only takes one person to make a miscalculation and it's all over.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546727898884060/

[alx123]

A good idea to avoid routes frequent by riding clubs and speed demons. But then again, no matter how safe you ride and which route you choose, there will always be reckless other riders.

[gn2]

Its these part time biker sunny Sunday afternoon power ranger types who drive our insurance premiums up.

[you you]

The sky is falling!

What's wrong with you lot recently.

[DAB]

Note: Did not involve me! yesterday as normal all the bikes was around Belmont for a lovely Sunday ride, with loads of photo opportunities, while at Rivington Barn (Higher) rescue helicopters were sighted, the end result turning out to be the worst nightmare, two bikes had hit head on, one carrying a pillion rider who was the victim of another rider crossing onto their side of the road on a blind corner due to an assumption of too much speed for the corner. Everyone survived, the rider who crossed the road and caused the incident has multiple fractures and the victim's various injuries with the rider having to learn to walk again but should ride again in the future.

It was a close personal reminder of we are not immortal, and no matter how careful you are, it only takes one person to make a miscalculation and it's all over.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546727898884060/

There is a white PCX in the photo collection, is that you?

[you you]

Why don't we all talk about flourescent clothing and I'll make you all a lovely cup of hot chocolate.


Who wants marshmallows?

[ScooteringAbout]

Note: Did not involve me! yesterday as normal all the bikes was around Belmont for a lovely Sunday ride, with loads of photo opportunities, while at Rivington Barn (Higher) rescue helicopters were sighted, the end result turning out to be the worst nightmare, two bikes had hit head on, one carrying a pillion rider who was the victim of another rider crossing onto their side of the road on a blind corner due to an assumption of too much speed for the corner. Everyone survived, the rider who crossed the road and caused the incident has multiple fractures and the victim's various injuries with the rider having to learn to walk again but should ride again in the future.

It was a close personal reminder of we are not immortal, and no matter how careful you are, it only takes one person to make a miscalculation and it's all over.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546727898884060/

There is a white PCX in the photo collection, is that you?

That would be me yes.

[k2apache6.0]

Belmont, Rivington ...Takes me back a bit, been 20 odd years since I did those rounds on a CB900. I live in Florida now but miss those days cafe racing to the next stop for another cig and a coffee

[gn2]

Who wants marshmallows?

Oh yes please

[you you]

Who wants marshmallows?

Oh yes please

Marshmallows are for wimps.