Cyclists warned to take extra care on roads after collision on A180
CYCLISTS are being warned to take extra care travelling in the dark and on icy roads after a man received head injuries when he was knocked off his bike on the A180.
As reported on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, a lorry and cyclist collided while travelling along the A180 eastbound on Adam Smith Way at about 6.45am yesterday.
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AT THE SCENE: Police and collision investigators on the A180 eastbound carriageway, following the collision.
The cyclist, who has not been named, was taken by ambulance to Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital with head injuries and was kept in over night for monitoring.
Although the circumstances of this collision are not currently known, it serves as a timely reminder to the 3,500 cyclists who travel on North East Lincolnshire's roads every day to take extra care during the winter months.
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A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "The poor weather and reduced visibility can make riding a cycle at this time of year a dangerous proposition whatever time of day you venture out.
"That said you can reduce the risks of being in collision with a vehicle for instance by ensuring you have bright lights on your cycle, wear high-visibility clothing and where possible avoid poorly lit areas along your route.
"These are just a few simple precautions which could ensure you arrive at your destination safely when out on your pedal cycle."
Yesterday's collision led to long tailbacks after one lane of the A180 eastbound was closed between the Lock Hill and Pyewipe roundabouts while police carried out their investigations.
The accident has prompted the sister of the late Julie Pearson – who was killed when her push bike was in collision with a van on the A180 in 2007 – to appeal to motorists to be extra vigilant when travelling on that stretch of road.
Linda O'Sullivan, 46, of Cleethorpes, said: "It is so dangerous for cyclists; drivers need to slow down, take extra care when they stop and think twice about cyclists.
"Too many accidents happen down there."
As reported, Julie, 44, was mum to Trooper Robert Pearson, who was killed in Afghanistan in April 2008, aged 22.
Did you see the collision?
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Humberside Police on 0845 60 60 222 quoting log number 69 of 17/12/10.
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council has released the following top tips for safer cycling:
Dress for it: A helmet, jacket and gloves should be top of your checklist and should be high-visibility if possible. Your jacket needs to be waterproof and windproof, but also breathable and not too thick. Gloves should be wind and waterproof too, they should also be thick and ideally long enough to cover your wrists.
Get your bike ready: Bike parts tend to wear out and work loose more easily in the wet, so it's worth making sure everything's in good condition to start with. Safe winter riding calls for a good set of lights. If you think there's any chance you'll be cycling in the dark, don't forget to take them with you.
Look after your bike: Water, especially mixed with road salt, isn't good for your bike so after getting home it's worth spending five minutes with your bike. Give it a general rinse and wipe down to remove dirt, salt and grit. Pay particular attention to the chain, gears, brakes and wheel rims and when you're done, dry it off with an old towel. Disperse any excess water in moving parts with a spray of WD40 and add some bike oil to the chain and gear mechanism.
Be extra careful: After dark, you're basically invisible to motorists unless you are wearing high-visibility clothes.
Watch out for metal drains, manhole covers, fallen leaves and potholes full of water are all potential hazards to the cyclists so keep your eyes peeled.
Keep an extra keen eye out for pedestrians – who are usually the only group less visible than cyclists.
Comments
by AgentNomad
Friday, January 27 2012, 9:53PM
“"There is a "safe" route along Corporation Rd/Gilbey Rd to the Pyewipe and Europarc, "
Where does this go from Humberston to Killingholme.”
by Dude, dude town
Monday, December 20 2010, 11:09AM
“And did you read the whole thread you posted or just the bit that fit your point?”
by dude, dude town
Monday, December 20 2010, 10:58AM
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Posted 27 March 2009 - 02:43 PM
here's what the HWC says
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Do not reverse from a side road into a main road. When using a driveway, reverse in and drive out if you can.
so it's not illegal at all to reverse out of your driveway. May not be prudent, but certainly within the law.
See i can cut and paste from the same website.”
by Motorist, NE Lincs
Monday, December 20 2010, 8:24AM
“From the previous post: 'When you are dring a car / van down the a180 at upto 70mph and a bike is doing 10-15mph ITS VERY HARD TO STOP IN FOGGY CONDITIONS IN TIME'.
This says it all really and the speed on that final stretch of A180 should be cut to 40mph, with 30mph in the region of the roundabouts. The council made the Laceby Bypass safe, so let's see this stretch of road treated with as much wisdom.”
by daz, cleethorpes
Monday, December 20 2010, 5:20AM
“I drive down the a180 every morning between 6:30-7:30 in my car.Everyday i see bikers riding down the stretch.Some have light on,some dont.
Some wear hi vis clothes some dont.
Some are good some are bad.
I must of missed this accident by seconds as i left my house at 6:30 on this day,and it takes me about 10-15 mins to get to lock hill roundabout.
I am not going to blame anyone I WAS NOT THERE.
It may of been the bikes fault,it may of been the cars fault.But when you are dring a car / van down the a180 at upto 70mph and a bike is doing 10-15mph its very hard to stop in foggy conditions in time.Some bikers when they get past coldwater they drive on the hard shoulder ITS NOT RIGHT,but it puts them well away from the traffic,and i see it as a good thing.
And now to my main point.
For the last THREE YEARS there has been a sign coming into town about a cycle path being built.The signs are near the vw garage and then after the shell garage roundabout coming into town.
How long does it take to build this cycle path,They dont have to alter the road,all they have to do is use some of the grass verge.Yes it would loose us a few daffodils and bushes,BUT IT WILL SAVE LIVES.
3 years the signs have been up,When is it going to be started.”
by The Oracle, Everywhere
Sunday, December 19 2010, 8:48PM
“Hey Dude,
Lesson 1 for you......
http://www.ukpoliceonline.co.uk/index.php?/topic/42999-reversing-onto-a-main-road-from-driveway/
I was always told that you back onto which ever road is the minor of the two. So in the case of a drive, then that would make it the minor. I've NEVER seen learner drivers reversing onto a main road, it's always been reversing off them.
One more point on the safety of using the A180 in that area, Pyewipe and Europarc. There is a "safe" route along Corporation Rd/Gilbey Rd to the Pyewipe and Europarc, so there is NO need for a cyclist to be on that stretch of road. Short cuts along major roads are just not worth it.
Dizzielizzie36, cycle around NE Lincs for a week and then tell me what you would call the MAJORITY of motorists. It's not swings and roundabouts, it's life or death and I doubt a cyclist has ever killed a motorist by running into them!!”
by Pensioner, Immingham
Sunday, December 19 2010, 4:06PM
“I(mmingham) Brunel, Pompey,
I don't think the tragic accident post is worthy of a reply to you in this thread.”
by I(mmingham) Brunel, Pompey
Sunday, December 19 2010, 1:41PM
“I can sense an engineering solution being suggested with geodesic domes covering the Pyewipe and Lock Hill roundabouts and linked by a geodesic tube containing cycle tracks protected by armco barriers and slip roads leading to underground roundabouts for cyclists entering and exiting the A180 complex.
Austerity cuts are surmountable if people complain hard enough ;) in the GT.”
by dude, dude town
Sunday, December 19 2010, 11:30AM
“It is not the law you have to reverse into your drive.”
by Pensioner, Immingham
Sunday, December 19 2010, 1:05AM
“What a tragedy involving another cyclist on the A-180.
As a nearly daily traveller into Grimsby, I cannot believe the A-180 first roundabout's radial cracks have never been repaired. As most cars negotiate the roundabout, you can see them lurch and experience the damaging thuds to their suspension. Every one who uses that roundabout will feel enraged when the first accident is attributed to the cracks (deep surface joints), perhaps the NELC/Highway agency will face a claim one day.
I understand you can claim off the road agency if their poor surface causes damage to your vehicle.”