More Cycling Shenanigans.....

[DangerUXD]

Strangely topical, anyway last night my mate's daughter hit a cyclist crossing a main road from pavement to pavement on a pedestrian crossing, no lights on the bike of course.The lights where green for the traffic. He just darted across and she clipped his back wheel. He went flying and of course when he got up started shouting abuse at her. After he calmed down he demanded £100 for a new wheel. She refused and they exchanged numbers, The guy is now demanding £180 for a new wheel and wants her insurance involved. My advice was to ignore him, 100% his fault. Has he got a leg to stand on?
PS. I am a keen cyclist myself, I cycle legally at all times, these idiots give us a bad name, I just thought I'd point that out before some start to believe I have some sort of vendetta going.

[Mick-Talbot]

mrs_overall
Unless injury was involved, the police will not be interested



My advice was to ignore him, 100% his fault. Has he got a leg to stand on?




Sounds like he might have been injured, just a tad, mrs o.

Lucky this happened the day after your thread about cyclists, it proves your point...........all cyclists should be shot, I'm sorry for doubting you.

[DangerUXD]

not it's not mandatory, urban myth, john they were cycling.

[TheOtherHalf]

Lucky this happened the day after your thread about cyclists, it proves your point...........all cyclists should be shot, I'm sorry for doubting you. @Mick-Talbot. Thats a bit harsh. They dont even shoot real criminals. We are not all the same just as motorists are not all the same.

[emmie]

polite but firm letter stating that she is about to counter claim, he won't want the hassle. If he does, then suggest solicitor first thing.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Will any of the witnesses confirm in writing that the lights were on green for motorists?

[joko]

Yes, bear in mind shes obviously going to say they were green and state the story in her favour ... i would try to get photos from the lights and local shops with interior and exterior cams ... because he may do that first and find shes at fault...