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Ed Sheeran breaks arm in bicycle crash, tour dates at risk

Singer-songwriter was reportedly knocked from his bike in London
by Simon_MacMichael
Mon, Oct 16, 2017 12:49
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Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran has broken his arm while cycling, witn a number of media outlets reporting that he was knocked from his bike while riding in London.

In a post to Instagram this morning, Sheeran showed his arm in a cast and said he would wait for medical advice.

The injury may well mean the cancellation of forthcoming  tour dates.

The 26-year-old is die to perform in Taiwan on Sunday, followed by dates elsewhere in the Far East and South East Asia over the next month.

In the second half of November, he is also due to play in India and Dubai.

In 2014 a bike crash in New York City's Central Park resulted in U2 frontman Bono sustaining a shattered elbow that put him out of action for months and also affected his ability to play the guitar.

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Ed Sheeran
Simon MacMichael

Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.

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burtthebike | 6 years ago
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Rumours of the bicycle being given an award for services to music, were unconfirmed today.

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kitsunegari | 6 years ago
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My cynical thought is that I'm glad its happened to someone popular, because maybe it will serve to highlight the plight of cyclists.

My second thought is that I wish Ed Sheeran no ill and hope he recovers well.

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harman_mogul | 6 years ago
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That's gonna be a seriously costly insurance claim for the perpetrator

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BarryBianchi replied to harman_mogul | 6 years ago
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harman_mogul wrote:

That's gonna be a seriously costly insurance claim for the perpetrator

Hmmm.  I've got a bedroom drawer that's seen more chords that Ed Sheeran.

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Leviathan replied to BarryBianchi | 6 years ago
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BarryBianchi wrote:
harman_mogul wrote:

That's gonna be a seriously costly insurance claim for the perpetrator

Hmmm.  I've got a bedroom drawer that's seen more chords that Ed Sheeran.

You is well jel, cause you ain't got no talent.

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Richard D | 6 years ago
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One comment on their top comments page - "He probably ran a red light."

That the Mail exists gives me little hope for the human race.

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WillRod | 6 years ago
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You also missed “illegal” and “front brake”

The daily mail included two pictures of him on a chopper style bike without a front brake, and many seemed to think it’s illegal, but it probably had a saddle height of less than 635mm so it would be exempt. Of course there isn’t much point in trying to educate the DM readers.

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BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago
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You forgot
'Think they own the road'
'Middle of the road'
'Nearly killed my xxxx'
'Nearly hit xxxx'
'Law unto themselves'
'Holding up traffic'
'In the way'
'Menace'
'Charlie Alliston'

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burtthebike replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago
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BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

You forgot 'Think they own the road' 'Middle of the road' 'Nearly killed my xxxx' 'Nearly hit xxxx' 'Law unto themselves' 'Holding up traffic' 'In the way' 'Menace' 'Charlie Alliston'

And you both missed the No 1 cyclist insult "arrogant"

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danthomascyclist | 6 years ago
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***WELCOME TO BIKE ACCIDENT BINGO***

***MATCH ALL PHRASES BELOW ON DAILY MAIL WEBSITE COMMENTS TO WIN A BEER GUT AND CRAPPY TATTOOS***

 

-helmet
-lights
-high vis
-weaving through traffic
-speeding
-red light jumping
-asking for it
-insurance
-tax
-licence
-self-righteous
-lycra
-wasn't using cyclelane
-undertake
-riding on pavement

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Yorkshire wallet | 6 years ago
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I wonder if he'll get the usual cycling related comments when the Daily Mail report it? 

 

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OldRidgeback replied to Yorkshire wallet | 6 years ago
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Yorkshire wallet wrote:

I wonder if he'll get the usual cycling related comments when the Daily Mail report it? 

 

 

Most probably he will and it'll include some insults about his music also. I expect a few will ask why he was cycling since he can afford an expensive car. But then didn't he include a line about driving at 90 along country lanes? Coupled with him being a musician that would result in some insurance firms refusing his business.

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srchar replied to OldRidgeback | 6 years ago
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OldRidgeback wrote:

But then didn't he include a line about driving at 90 along country lanes?

km/h, m'lud.

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Greeneyelevin | 6 years ago
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Judging by recent cycling related news in London, he's lucky it was just his arm....

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Dnnnnnn replied to Greeneyelevin | 6 years ago
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Greeneyelevin wrote:

Judging by recent cycling related news in London, he's lucky it was just his arm....

Why do you think that? I don't think cycling in London hasn't gotten any less safe in recent times - probably safer if anything.

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whizzzz | 6 years ago
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Typo ( I hope ) -  "The 26-year-old is die to"

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dassie | 6 years ago
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I don't listen to your music Ed, but GWS.

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