Windsor's Crooked House and a Big Ouch!

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@Ronrybs (21499)

London, England

May 27, 2022 1:32pm CST

On Sunday I took a pedal to Windsor and grab some pictures of the Crooked House, near the main gate of the castle. A couple of miles from home, I was cycling along a street of parked cars with oncoming traffic. I was taking it fairly slow and riding with my hands on the brakes. Suddenly a van door is flung open and before I can even think about it, I am laying on the road, stunned. The driver helped me to the pavement and a passing NHS Medic gave me a once over. I was lucky, despite bruising my collarbone, nothing was broken. My ankle and hip were also bruised. I pedalled home, feeling the worse for wear, and discovered my front wheel was slightly buckled. Think I can fix that myself. It was an uncomfortable night and on Monday morning I could barely limp along. I have been making myself move and this morning I am just about walking normally, but my collarbone still aches and a bit sore in the leg, but not feeling so sorry for myself. Not planning any long rides soon, but I may take a quick ride to Uxbridge this Sunday!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 May 22

Oh my goodness. I hope you are ok. I am sure you are sore all over after that fall. You can never be too safe out there it seems. Please be careful. Interesting photo by the way.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

I watched the video from my helmet camera and I find it hard to believe I got so banged up. It was all slow speed.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

4 Jun 22

@CarolDM The coincidence is interesting. If I'd not gone to Windsor or stopped for a cuppa it wouldn't have happened... probably. it is only the matter of a few seconds

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 22

@Ronrybs I am so glad it wasn't any worse. This happened so fast.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

27 May 22

Be careful out there, it is not the time to ride.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

You can be sure that my riding style will change somewhat! I do need to be active, sitting around won't aid the healing, I think

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@LadyDuck (502379)

• Italy

28 May 22

I am so sorry this accident happened to you. People should pay more attention before opening their doors. I hope you feel better today. That house surely looks crooked.

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@LadyDuck (502379)

• Italy

29 May 22

@Ronrybs I am so sorry. Did you see a doctor? I tend to do nothing and wait to get well.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

Still limping, but I am trying to be active everyday... well, except for the day after when I spent most of my time trying to get comfy.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

@LadyDuck I thought about a Dr. but didn't. I am getting better, but slowly, still I am not a spring chick anymore!

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@DaddyEvil (174370)

• United States

28 May 22

I hope you're feeling much better now. If you aren't, maybe you should think about talking with your doctor and get some pain pills for a few days.

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@DaddyEvil (174370)

• United States

29 May 22

@Ronrybs You're welcome. And I understand. I got dizzy while riding my bike a few days ago and crashed in our yard. I'm still sore from that. My daughter says I'm not allowed to ride it anymore.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

@DaddyEvil Agreed, I hate crashes! Trust you aren't so ached up anymore

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

Thanks, I am on the mend, but at my age it is a slow process! Not in pain as such, just sore and if I push too hard to do something, I get achy

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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)

• United States

17 Jun 22

That would be a cool building to open up a shop. I'm glad you are feeling better, I would think the person who opened the door owes you some money for pain and fixing your bike.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

18 Jun 22

The shop closed during the pandemic, but I am sure as things stabilise it'll reopen. A bit of a novel location! Could have been worse. I have already been out a couple of times on my other bike.

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

27 May 22

Some hurts pain more later on. That sounds scary but glad that you are safe and nothing serious happened. Hope that you feel better soon

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

Luckily, it was no more painful the day after, but it is lingering. I have been keeping active and I think that helps

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

4 Jun 22

@arunima25 I am almost limp-free and my collarbone is little sore. That'll likely take a few more days

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

31 May 22

@Ronrybs It might take some time to heal. But won't it be better to give it some rest to heal well before you get active. Take care and I hope it's all good soon.

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@kaylachan (84760)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 May 22

Sorry to hear that happened to you. At least you weren't seriously hurt, and glad your bike seems to be able to be fixed easily enough.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

thanks, it was fairly slow speed, so it could have been worse. Once I am little mobile I shall dig out my wheel straightening kit and sort that wobble out!

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

4 Jun 22

Oh dear how unfortunate now that happened to you Ron..people should look before they fling open van doors! Hope there are no hairline fractures to trouble you now. Yes could have been worse, but still...hope you are feeling a bit better now?

I love the house, I will let it

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

5 Jun 22

I have a slight limp now, but the ankle swelling has just about gone. The collarbone is still sore and and I am still careful. I looked it up and I think I have bruised the bone. It is getting better, but slowly

@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

16 Jun 22

I hope you are feeling better soon. Take it easy.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

16 Jun 22

Very well, thank you. No limp, but the ankle is still a bit sore and same with the collarbone. Have been out on my little bike a few times, and plan to again, shortly for some essential cat shoppng!

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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

6 Jun 22

I hope that you are completely mended now.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

6 Jun 22

Nearly there, a bit of a limp and a sore collarbone

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@Fleura (34979)

• United Kingdom

22 Jul 22

Gosh I missed this. So sorry you had that experience. Something we are always afraid of. Thank goodness you were not hit by something coming the other way. As cyclists I think we should probably make more fuss and prosecute the people who do these careless things. When you think of the number of drivers who claim to have non-existent whiplash etc. and we just brush ourselves off and insist we are ok. If we were more pushy they might be a bit more careful!

@JudyEv (382019)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 May 22

Oh wow. I guess that is one of the hazards of cycling but it could have been so much worse. I hope you're feeling better each day. I love the photo. I'm sure that building would be really old.

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@Ronrybs (21499)

• London, England

29 May 22

Very true, it is one of the problems, but it is the first time I've knocked off in some thirty years. The building dates from the early 18 century, if I remember right.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

27 May 22

Oh my gosh, this was a terrible accident:( I'm glad you didn't break any bones, or hit your head! And I hope you heal up, very fast:) That crooked house made awesome photo:)

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