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Lincolnshire cyclist kicked off bike by moped rider

Jose Martinez warns others to be on their guard following incident on Saturday

A Lincolnshire cyclist has warned others to be on their guard after he was kicked off his bike by a moped rider.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Saturday as Jose Martinez was riding his bike in the Lincolnshire Wolds, reports the Grimsby Telegraph.

The 50-year-old landed on his head after being thrown over his bike’s handlebars.

He was riding through the village of Barnoldby-le-Beck when he felt a kick to his leg and bike as the moped rider overtook him on a sharp bend outside the Ship Inn.

“If it had not been for my safety helmet I could easily have been killed,” he told the newspaper.

“I have no idea why he did it – it was clearly deliberate. It all happened so quickly. I was doing about 20mph and he was about 40mph.

“I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. It could have been a friend or a relative of his who was riding but he didn't care. He just rode off.”

He described the moped rider as “a coward” for attacking him without warning and from behind, and warned other cyclists to be vigilant.

“I am a bit nervous of going out on my bike again,” he admitted.

“It could have been a lot worse. As it is I just have cuts and bruises but feel like I have done 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.

“It is a concern there are people who would do that on the roads. If it had been a pensioner it could have killed them.

“I know quite a few older riders and cycling has attracted a lot of people on to the roads during the crisis because it is a good way to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors without any risks.

“It worries me that I am not the only one who has had this happen to them and there could be others.”

Two motorists stopped to offer the cyclist assistance following the incident, and Humberside Police have asked anyone with dashcam footage to contact them on 101 quoting log number 16/46161/21.

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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0-0 | 2 years ago
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Some people just need killing.

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brooksby replied to 0-0 | 2 years ago
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0-0 wrote:

Some people just need killing.

I appreciate the sarcasm and hyperbole, but for the sake of clarity I don't believe that anyone 'needs' killing.

It would be nice if I could believe that the police would put any real effort into this, though...

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HLaB | 2 years ago
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You were in the right place at the right time. That scumbag wasn't, I hope they get their comeuppance 🤬

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hoppergj | 2 years ago
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What an absolute scumbag. The only way to deal with these bastards is to get video evidence. I always ride with cameras now, I know we should not have to but it's the only way to get a conviction.

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Cupotea replied to hoppergj | 2 years ago
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@hoppergj the only thing putting me off is battery life, and I suppose memory unless it loops.  How long is it possible to record for. Obviously anything is better than nothing but if I can only record an hour out of a 4-6 hour ride then the odds of capturing an incident are low

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hoppergj replied to Cupotea | 2 years ago
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Cupotea, I use a gopro black 7 on the front, battery life is about 11/2 hrs so I take spare batteries and swap out, they are only 1in squ so easy to carry, set on loop, if you have an incident you can stop/start the recording to keep that section. I use a Teentok on the back, very basic but dose the job I have a 3hr card and the battery lasts at least 4hrs.  

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Awavey replied to Cupotea | 2 years ago
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My Cycliq lasts 6-7hrs between charges,you can extend the battery based on lowering footage quality,or rapidly decrease it by using the light at the same time. The camera loops footage automatically but with 128gb card I get around 10hrs total anyway.

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Gary's bike channel replied to Cupotea | 2 years ago
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my drift ghost x's run for 3 hrs 20 at 1080p on one charge. Thats with the standary battery pack. 

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geomannie 531 | 2 years ago
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Also in Scotland, a brake- checking driver has caused serious injury to a cyclist.

I despair at both these incidents.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19275257.saltcoats-cyclist-injured-p...

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