by Antloony » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:02 pm
Well that was fun. One minute I'm leading Sylv, Rob W and Rogan down the A23, next thing I'm sliding down the road on my arse with the other 3 following my lead and hitting the deck, was almost synchronised falling off. Was the biggest patch of black ice I've ever seen. Worst to come out of it was Sylv, bit of road rash on his right leg and he knocked his knee which is worrying.
Can only apologise guys, feel responsible as I was leading and should have in hindsight pulled out into the road more to avoid it though was difficult to spot. Hope your all ok.
The ironic part is that the roads where clearing up nicely the further we got into the road.
Oh and before anyone starts preaching about ice, road conditions etc save your breath,its all been said before.
[quote="Rob Q"]Glad to hear nothing to serious, bike parts and clothes can be replaced. Sounds like another one of those unlucky instances that caught you all by surprise. As you said the roads weren't too bad.
Yep Rob, just an unlucky accident, can happen anytime this time of year be it cycling, walking or driving, just takes one small patch of ice and that's it, down you'll go. Even cars where slipping on it.