This video took a while to publish, as I was not quite ready to revisit the day I was hit by the driver. Looking back, I know I was incredibly lucky in that I did not end up with injuries that were a lot more serious. I was also lucky in how people rallied around me and supported me throughout the ordeal. From the people who stopped to the paramedics who went above and beyond, my family, who was always on standby, and my parents who came to collect me in the middle of the night. Instagram friends, who shared encouraging words while I was healing up. I am truly blessed by the amount of support I received from strangers, family and friends alike.
I'm sorry the crash happened, especially in the part of Canada I live in haha The transcanada cycling trail is a joke, really. I'm glad you're doing ok.
This was very scary when I heard last year about the accident. We see too many here. A couple were fatal. There are also alot of mean people who like to scare cyclists. I think it is amazing you returned to the bike so soon. That is not hyperbole. I'm scared of drivers these days.
I don't think this was a targeted hit. The driver didn't see me, which is a totally different problem altogether. I was very glad to had been able to continue.
Yes you are so lucky your injuries were no worse. And getting back on the bike and continuing is quite a feat of strength, physical and mentally. 🤗🚴♀️🌞🖖
Thank you! Yes, I agree. It was important for me to continue, I needed to work on my mental well being following the accident. If I stayed put, I'm not sure I would be riding right now.
Thank you and thank you for watching. I think this may have been true when I rode across the country. Now, not so much. :) But adventures come in all forms.
The out houses may be closed at certain times. I have lived where they would lock them to keep them from being not only used, but also vandalized inside.
Blessing to all who helped you and may they continue to be great human Beings! I a forever grateful they exist and I will pay it forward too! I have seen a lot of death and destruction in my careers so seeing good helps me mentally and physically. PTSD is Real and make sure you seek treatment Sister! Blessings, Semper Fi, Can Do, and 1*SRT/TAC
People's kindness is incredible. Not what is shown in the news, but the reality is that most people help each other out. I was reminded of that daily while on my trip and this was definitely showcased post collision.
Getting back on the bike was a big priority as I didn't want to create a mental block. I was on the bike riding with my parents a couple of days after the accident.
Was on the Trans Canadian heading east back in 1973. Was so uncomfortable with the traffic and narrow road at that time, I removed my toe clips to prepare of an emergency exit. Headed off to Manitoulin Island and took the ferry to Tobermory and continued. Enjoyed your video. Stay safe.
I don't know what the highway was like back in 1973, but I'm assuming it has improved since you rode it. Parts of it are great, others leave much to be desired. What bugs me about it is that Hwy 17 is the Trans Canada Highway. You'd think it'd get some attention and appropriate funding. Maybe that'll be ready for future generations to enjoy.
WOW! I admire you and I love your spirit! Look at all the extra weight you are hauling! OMG! So glad, that the accident wasn't too severe, even though there's no visible injury, that experience can affect the psyche and your body still took the hit. I had a bad wipe out on my bike, hitting a chunk hole on Strachan Ave in Toronto, it took me over a year to recover and getting 1.5 hour massages on a monthly basis which is costly. Great to see people coming to your aid! Gosh, that certainly set you back, going to the hospital, really awesome for the paramedic to get your bike! There are amazing people out there! Great to see how you get around and where you settle down for the night along your travels. Amazing! 🙌 That was a funny clip of the outhouse lock on the outside! 🤣
Thank you! I got very strong as a result of the weight, so a win win. Yes, one of the reasons I needed to get back on the bike following the collision was so that I wouldn't be scared of riding along with cars. It took some time and my body was definitely not "normal" for some time after that. But life goes on...
I was wondering when this video would surface and glad it finally has! Wolfe Island!!! My family trailer camped on Wolfe Island for 4 or 5 years for the Wolfe Island Music Festival so I know that area very well! It’s beautiful. Now that I am so heavily into biking it is definitely something I want to bring the gravel bike to.
Wolfe Island is such a beautiful place. It's a different pace the moment you step off the ferry. Much calmer and of course the surroundings are magnificent. You were lucky to had camped there.
🤠Bonjour . Je suis rassuré que tu n'aies pas eu de grosses blessures , encore merci pour cette nouvelle jolie vidéo qui m'a fait un peu peur je l'avoue . A bientôt 😉
So glad you survived your incident. Often a terrible situation brings the best out in the best people. Hope you have no lasting injuries. Thanks for filming it all and sharing your experience. All the best Pete 🚲
You really are courageous posting the collision video. Thanks for reminding us we are all vulnerable on the road. On the other hand such a beautiful ride once you got back on your bike. The Long Sault Parkway is now on my bucket list. Maybe next year!
Good for you for getting back on your bike so soon, what an experience to endure! So glad you're ok and that you were able to continue. And great choice to go south through Prince Edward County to Quebec. My buddy and I did Cornwall to Quebec City this fall and it was amazing, such a bike friendly area of Canada. Happy trails!
Riding across the country is a massive mental game to start with. To bounce back the way you did after getting hit puts your determination on another whole level.
The clip of the ride from Espanola to Lively clearly shows drivers that couldn’t be bothered to slow down and/or move over while passing you (have experienced it on occasion and it quickly becomes nerve racking). Very disappointing to see it happening in Canada as well… Glad that you weren’t more seriously injured.
Wow, I am glad you back on the Adventure Riding again! I have been off and on the bike myself but glad you recovered and back at it! Blessings and Be Safe! Semper Fi and Can Do OORAH
You are one lucky person! What happened to you is my worst nightmare. So glad you were OK. How can that not impact you psychologically? You are strong and will come out the other side even stronger! Be safe out there!
Wow, Agnieszka. This was pretty scary, even just seeing you ride with that rain cape and the trucks passing so close. I did not enjoy riding on highway 17 myself when I did the tour in 2017. But at least you didn't get hurt badly. I really admire your decision to carry on. Hope you're doing well. Happy trails, whatever you're up to these days! 😉👍 By the way, your video brought back a lot of memories.
I know... I remember distinctly the truck passing me by when I was wearing the poncho. The poncho touched the truck, the driver passed me WAY too close. I got very scared at that point. That day was the toughest day for me in terms of mental endurance. I had to move ahead, but I was very uncomfortable.
This is the kind of stuff that makes you think twice about cycling across Canada. Good thing you got this footage. Maybe it can persuade someone in the right position if they ever get to see it. I'll be sharing your video.@@WheelsonaBike
My sister lives in Deep River and whenever I visit I remark on the non-existent shoulders on Highway 17. It’s no worse than rounding Lake Superior on 17, I know, but I was glad to have survived that and would never want to continue riding any longer on that highway than necessary. I remember your post on Biking Across Canada when you had your accident, and I am amazed that you continued on your journey. I am glad you chose the Lake Ontario waterfront trail rather than returning to highway 17. I ended my cross-country ride this year in Peterborough where I live, but hope to complete my ride to Newfoundland within a couple of years. I will follow the rest of your journey because your videos are informative, and because I find your joy to be inspiring.
It's really too bad that the government doesn't invest more in getting the roads up there up to some sort of a standard. There's good sections and really bad ones. And they're bad for everyone. I was recently told that that stretch of highway has seen multiple accidents following mine. There's a clear problem there. But will it be addressed? I hope you continue your journey. The eastern provinces have so much beauty to discover. I have to ride through Quebec and NB and NS again. This time I'd ride around the coast. I rode inland on my trip, but I think the coast is stunning.
Hey Agnieszka, thanks for this latest video…I can only imagine the courage it took to revisit your ordeal and share it publicly. Looking forward to seeing the rest if your cross-Canada ride!!
That home behind you is literally in Quebec and Ottawa! I once lived in a house in Maryland that was in Baltimore County and Baltimore City! Glad to get rid of that confusion! ja ja ja ja
Oh Agnieszka! So many thoughts and emotions! Thank you for being, demonstrating, and publishing your courage and determination! Thank you too for the trigger alert. I know too well what it means to be sidelined by vehicular violence! Relieved that it worked out as it did and thankful you had such great support (especially parents, who didn't try to talk you out of it!) And a very wise ER doc! I too got back on the bike post crash. It is very difficult, but I refuse to let anyone steal my joy!! Thanks so much for highlighting both the need for safe bicycling infrastructure and choosing to carry on and focus on the beauty while realistically acknowledging the mental challenges! You're right, no amount of high vis, lights etc can save you from an inattentive or worse motorist!! I know! This is why we all have to advocate for safe infrastructure. II'vebookmarked this so I can use it in my advocacy work. Also, you are demonstrating here exactly the correct response to a crash by waiting for paramedics!! The rush of adrenaline is a lure to say "Oh, I'm ok!" when you could be more hurt than you know. So much courage too facing an ambulance and friend cyclist at the side of the road so soon after your own crash! You continue to be an inspiration for all cyclists, especially women, and I look forward to watching the rest of this journey! PS loved the Picton shots near my home of 35 years (Cobourg) and the outhouse puzzle humour!
Thank you for your comment and sharing your own experience of post collision recovery. It would've been much easier to had stopped riding, but had I done that, I don't think I would be riding today. This would've had too much of a psychological effect on me. Thank you for using the video in your advocacy work - Hwy. 17 in particular needs to be addressed as the infrastructure changes in the area - it needs paved shoulders - it's the Trans Canada Highway aftera all. Yes, I hit my head and it was a high speed collision, so there was no way I was not going to be moving - I needed to go to the hospital and get taken care of - that was non negotiable for me. Picton is so lovely, isn't it? And how it's changed! I've been visiting since 1997 and wow - night and day. Thanks for watching until the end. I appreciate it.
As someone who has had a close association with a hood and windshield of a car whose driver also said afterwards, "I just didn't see you", (despite it being a beautiful bright sunny day), I am very happy to see you back riding and recording your traveling videos again! A cross Canada trip has been on my radar but it may have to wait until retirement in a few years because of the time needed (I don't want to just do it, I want to have an experience). This summer though, it's the Pacific coast - Vancouver to the Mexican border. Riding a bike is a metaphor for life, bad things happen sometimes, but you just have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, wait for broken things to be resolved, and move (pedal) on with it!
Your summer trip sounds amazing! I met many people who rode a similar route and loved it. Have a great time. Unfortunately getting hit is a reality for many cyclists.
Wow... I would have never left the bicycle. I also wouldn't have taken the ambulance. But looking at this road... I would not have been on the actual road... I would have cycled on the gravel shoulder part. Glad you're OK. 👍🏽
Sorry to hear about the collision, Agnieszka. I don't know how one can recover emotionally from something like that and get back on the saddle. It speaks volumes about your inner strength. Kudos!
Thank you very much. I think I'm more stubborn than strong as me not wanting to give up on my dream of riding across pushed me through the anxiety at times.
Wow, scary stuff. Good on you for getting back in the saddle so soon and working through the nervousness. I have heard so much about hwy 17 being dangerous on the north shore of Lake Superior, but didn't appreciate that it has dangerous parts even east of Sudbury! My tentatively planned route would take me south through London to visit my sister, so I would not be on the section of hwy 17 where you got hit, but it seems like that highway in general is just not safe. I wonder if anyone knows of any statistics on how many accidents involving cyclists there have been on hwy 17 in recent years. There aren't many alternatives to that route, unfortunately, if you want to stay in Canada.
I'm not sure if they have statistics specific to cyclist accidents, but I just heard from a very reliable source that following my accident, there were 6 others on that stretch of the highway. They were not accidents involving cyclists.
You are very strong. It took me the entire summer to get back normal emotionally and back on my saddle after my encounter with cyclist hazing this June. I am glad you are ok and thankful for this educational contents🔥
I'm sorry you also had an incident. Yes, it can take a while to recover emotionally, that's why I needed to get out there ASAP otherwise, I would've been very scared.
Agnieszka, brak mi słów. Dlatego jeżdżę jak najdalej od 4 lub wiecej kołowców. Sam jestem też kierowca (i to zawodowym), więc znam zachowania tych dwóch spolecznosci na wspólnych drogach. Z drugiej strony, ta sytuacja pokazuje, że na jedno nieszczęście znajdzie się kilka osób, które zachowają się po prostu jak anioły. Uważaj na siebie i nie porzucaj pasji - jest zarazliwa 😊!! Szerokich dróg i samego wiatru w plecy.😊
Dziękuję bardzo. Ja miałam wielkie szczęście tego dnia. I tak jak piszesz, dużo dobra w tym nieszczęściu się znalazło. I na tym się skupiłam. Samo życie. Dziękuję!
this was a nerve wracking video, but I'm glad you're safe, I'm happy you made it out with no injuries. side note, I might have to go visit that bright purple tunnel one day, that whole waterfront trail route looked beautiful and peaceful.
Thank you very much. Yes, the tunnel in Brockville is a hidden gem. Totally unexpected. The colour change, they happened to be purple when I was walking through.
I’m a cyclist and I just love the way we talk to other cyclists asking them how they are, if they need help etc. Glad you’re back on the bike and hope you stay safe
It's good to see you publishing again. Having had some trauma myself, I guessed you may have hit a little emotional roadblock for this segment (which I see in a prior msg response below was the case). I'm glad you made it through the experience and continued your trip to completion. I know some of the area in this one, as I traverse it coming from my home in NJ USA to my daughter's in Ottawa area, and the waterfront trail, Kingston, Wolfe Is., etc. are on my list to ride. Thanks for the look at this section. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.
Yes, this was definitely a roadblock, but I'm glad to be on the other side of it now. I hope you get to enjoy the Waterfront trail and Wolfe Island in the near future. They are such beautiful places to ride. I love the waterfront trail and I was very happy to had been able to ride it.
Glad to hear you're okay! I've had 3 close calls this summer myself, 2 of which were intentional on the part of the driver! I didn't get hit, but came really close!
Glad you are OK as well! Close calls are very scary as they stay with you in a similar way being hit does. The mental gymnastics are sometimes more difficult to navigate than recovering from a physical injury.
I am so glad that you didn't get hurt very seriously, and I'm also really glad that you got back out on your bike two weeks later! I think that was really important to do that. Just get back out on your bike and not let what happened stop you from doing what you want to do. Also glad to see that the paramedics went and got your bike. If they hadn't of got it, my family and I would have been more than happy to have picked up your bike and brought it to Pembroke for you. So cool to see you travelling through Mattawa and the area! We see the fog and mist rise off the Ottawa River every morning where we live! Can't see the river directly, but the trees and hills above it. I love riding the Kate Pace Trail through North Bay, I'm glad to see that you had the chance to ride there as well! What did you do in North Bay during your rest day? There is a route between Espanola and Sudbury that apparently you can bike that takes you completely off Highway 17 except for a short 6km section. There is also a route you can take between Mattawa and North Bay all off highway, but it's at least 15km to 20km longer than riding on the highway and there are some gravel sections. It will be really nice when the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail is complete between Mattawa and Petawawa. A safe route for people to travel by bike or on foot through that area. We biked the section between Petawawa and Smiths falls in July, which is complete, and enjoyed it so much! It was so nice to travel such a distance almost completely off of roads and highways. Apparently there is another old rail trail that goes between Smiths Falls and Kingston area. So maybe we will do that trail sometime too. When the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trails is is complete end to end, maybe you can come and ride between Mattawa and Smiths Falls someday! Forgot to mention, we have noticed often, the times when we do bike along Highway 17, that the transport truck drivers are often some of the best people when it comes to giving us space. Most of the time they will move over, even way further then they need to, to give us enough space along the side of the road. A lot of little cars that could move a lot easier than the transport trucks, sometimes barely move over at all, even when no one is driving the other direction. We have found that big buses and big RVs are usually some of the worst for moving over.
Thank you, Josie! Your support that day was tremendous, thank you again. I know I could've counted on you and your family to collect the bike, but I'm glad that got taken care of otherwise. That morning fog was stunning. I was in absolute awe. You're lucky to be able to see it on a regular basis. Spectacular. On my rest day in North Bay, I went for a walk with my host (more like a hike) and her dogs, spent some time splashing around in the neighbour's pool and then walked around the neighbourhood. I like staying off the bike completely on my days off. Is the trail to Smiths Falls the Cataraqui Trail? I'd love to ride there some day. When the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail is done, I would LOVE to ride from Mattawa to Smiths Falls. That would be a beautiful ride.
Glad you are able to press on. Setbacks are buggers. I don't ride anywhere near what you do, but we all deal with things. Best to you and whatever that physical theorist says to do do. I hope to pass you on the road sometime in Michigan sometime.
Thank you. Yes - we are all working through something regardless of how and where we ride. The greatest thing about physiotherapy sessions is - I always learn a new exercise from them that makes a huge difference.
Damn..good it was a remote area, otherwise your stuff was gone before the nurses friend would be arrive. So much for "the police will take care of your bike". The geese part was funny, so was the toilet 🤣
Yes! I was glad for that as well. I had left my wallet behind in the handlebar bag, if that was stolen, it would've made for a huge issue. Thanks for watching until the end. The toilet lock design is weird, no?
@@WheelsonaBike Whoever installed this clearly wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He probably thought "This won't fit on the inside, I'll put it on the outside"
Sorry to hear you got hit. I know the feeling, I’ve been hit twice on my motorcycle. Both incidences were many years apart, none of them were my fault. I’m still dealing with the aftermath of the first accident. Both times, I didn’t quit riding, I got back on the bike and am still riding to this day. Don’t allow this incident to discourage you from enjoying bicycle riding. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️🚲 PS: Many times over the years of riding, I’ve experienced aggressive drivers.
I'm sorry to hear about your accidents. One is way too many, so two is a crowd. I'm glad to hear that you got back on the motorcycle right away, I think that's the only way. If I didn't, I wouldn't be riding. Thank you for sharing your experience.
To see you get back touring so quickly and with such a positive attitude is refreshing. It's too easy to get upset with others that share the road. Safe travels. @@WheelsonaBike
I'm happy for you to be able to get back to doing what you love (and what you clearly great at!) Forgive me my question, if I come across as patronising but I am not familiar with neither Canadian law nor customs. Question is: would taking more central position on the road without shoulder help to avoid what happened to you? I was hit in very same way 15 years ago on a daily commute. As an effect of injuries I sustained I'm half deaf now. I'm still on the bike every day and I love it, but I decided never to put myself in a position such as the one which left me laying on the side of the road unconscious, on the mercy of whomever called ambulance - I of course avoid busy roads, give space to anyone who may be passing but if I need to think for that one impatient driver who has no imagination I never leave it to a chance, I'm always dead central, forcing vehicle behind me to overtake properly. Where I live such practice is advised in highway code, I simply didn't know I was allowed to do so at the time I was hit. I understand that answer to my question oul be an article length, but I'd very much like to know your thoughts. All the best on your adventures, lots of sympathy from a a fellow Pole who lives in Scotland x
Great question. There's this saying amongst urban cyclists in Toronto that goes something like this: "don't hug the white line" - which speaks to claiming the road and not riding too close to the curb, as this gives the drivers an idea that they can pass by very close. In Ontario, as a cyclist, I can take the lane. I often take the lane when I ride in Mississauga, primarily because drivers pass way too close when I ride off to the side. The reason I didn't take the lane on that stretch of the highway was because it was a one lane of traffic in each direction. All drivers, aside from the one that hit me, waited behind to pass safely, or passed from the other lane, giving me plenty of space. The driver who hit me wasn't looking. If I was riding in the middle of the lane, I would've died or been very severely hurt, as he would've rear ended me at 90+ KM/H. Because I was "hugging the line", he ended up side swiping me. I'm sorry to hear about the injuries you sustained as a result of the collision, that's terrible.
@@WheelsonaBike Thanks for reply, which I will also take as an advice. Goodness! I'm so glad you have experience. I cycle 30 plus years and I still find it intricate at times - especially in new places or countries. I wish You many happy and safe adventures in 2024.
Sad state of the police...thank god you're ok...i have been hit three times, three strait years all within a mile of work...two cup surgeries to the same arm...
Accident, my foot! It is a collision. "Accident" is the language of the guilty. Do not hang a halo onto what someone did to you by calling it an accident.
I can never make anyone happy. If I call it road violence, people tell me to use different terms. If I call it an accident, you ask me to call it a collision. If I say I was hit by a car, I'm told that I should say I was hit by a driver, because it wasn't a self driving car. At a certain point, I just need to be ok with what I call it.
How do you hit a cyclist on a highway? I've driven back and forth across Canada a few times, I travel long distances through northern Ontario for work, and I always see a cyclist long before I get to them even if they're wearing dark clothing, which you weren't. Anyone who claims they didn't see a cyclist or pedestrian should lose their license immediately because they're obviously not observant enough to be allowed to drive. Glad you're ok. In North Bay, I was a few hours behind you on the bike path, according to my notes for that day. I rode it later in the afternoon. It's one of my favourite rides out to Callander and sometimes out to Corbeil and back along the highway where there's a really wide shoulder now. When you were on the bike path you would have passed within a few hundred meters of my house. Outhouse locks on outside are to keep people from using it during off-season or winter when crews are NOT maintaining them (I see someone else already mentioned that too). And Ontario is annoyingly large. In the time it takes to travel from North Bay to Manitoba border, you could have travelled to Florida.
I think the only way you don't see something that large on a highway is because you are not looking. But I'm speculating. I agree, penalties for hitting a person because you didn't see them should be much more strict. That bike path in North Bay was such a joy to ride, beautiful infrastructure. You're lucky to have that available to you so close to your house. Thank you for confirming the outhouse outside locking rationale. I also appreciate you watching until the end of the video.
@@WheelsonaBike you should see the bike path now in the fall. Spectacular colours! ANd previous comment should say "when winter crews are NOT maintaining them". I'll fix that.
It depended on many factors. Anywhere between 20 to 150 km (sorry, don't know what this is in miles). This was dependant on how I felt that day, what the weather was like, the distance to the next town - for example I rode long days in the prairies. Because I took my time - it took me 5 months to ride across, 28 days of which were rest days, I could decide day by day what I felt like riding or needed to.
It is good to see you are ok and in one piece after the accident. If I was The Eternal Dictator of Canada, I would: 1. Build bike roads all across the country; 2. Make a huge statue of myself (riding a big-big moose)
Glad you avoided injury and being killed. Many other cyclists aren’t so lucky. What happened to the driver who hit you? Have they been prosecuted? Have they paid for any damage to your bike and equipment?
WOW WOW and wow. Yes so lucky. Road design left you no choice with that rumble strip. Curious if you had rear flasher lights. Your safety vest should have been enough. You truly are blessed. Silver lining, you'll get a sub bump.
Yes, I was very lucky. Incredibly so. Yes, I had a front and rear light powered by the contactless dynamo. No amount of lights would've made a difference here.
Yea, no way would I ride along side of the drivers in this country. I ride rail trails and never among cars. You are quite simply putting your life at serious risk riding among most drivers. As a pilot of hanggliders with 1200 parachute jumps as well I know a thing or two about danger and if I kill myself hanggliding it will be because I screwed up and not because I took a chance that others would not screw up. Riding among the current drivers in Canada is quite simply risky as hell.
This video took a while to publish, as I was not quite ready to revisit the day I was hit by the driver. Looking back, I know I was incredibly lucky in that I did not end up with injuries that were a lot more serious. I was also lucky in how people rallied around me and supported me throughout the ordeal. From the people who stopped to the paramedics who went above and beyond, my family, who was always on standby, and my parents who came to collect me in the middle of the night. Instagram friends, who shared encouraging words while I was healing up. I am truly blessed by the amount of support I received from strangers, family and friends alike.
I'm sorry the crash happened, especially in the part of Canada I live in haha
The transcanada cycling trail is a joke, really. I'm glad you're doing ok.
@ThalassTKynn It's a beautiful part of Canada you live in! I hear there are many accidents on that stretch of highway.
@@WheelsonaBike yeah it's not uncommon. Even when driving, by the time you get up here you're pretty tired.
This was very scary when I heard last year about the accident. We see too many here. A couple were fatal. There are also alot of mean people who like to scare cyclists. I think it is amazing you returned to the bike so soon. That is not hyperbole. I'm scared of drivers these days.
I don't think this was a targeted hit. The driver didn't see me, which is a totally different problem altogether.
I was very glad to had been able to continue.
Yes you are so lucky your injuries were no worse.
And getting back on the bike and continuing is quite a feat of strength, physical and mentally.
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Thank you! Yes, I agree. It was important for me to continue, I needed to work on my mental well being following the accident. If I stayed put, I'm not sure I would be riding right now.
I am so, so sorry to hear of this.
What a blessing that you survived so well.
I feel the same way about highway 17.
This is amazing documentation.
All familiar sights. Mattawa is such a cool place. Don't let hills get to you. 13:30
Takes courage to get back on the bike after an accident. Hats off to you! Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
You are truly an amazing human being.
You live more in a month than most do in a year.
Love your videos.
Thank you.
Thank you and thank you for watching. I think this may have been true when I rode across the country. Now, not so much. :) But adventures come in all forms.
The out houses may be closed at certain times. I have lived where they would lock them to keep them from being not only used, but also vandalized inside.
Ahhh... Ok, haven't considered that. Thanks for the perspective (and watching until the end)! 🌟
Blessing to all who helped you and may they continue to be great human Beings! I a forever grateful they exist and I will pay it forward too! I have seen a lot of death and destruction in my careers so seeing good helps me mentally and physically. PTSD is Real and make sure you seek treatment Sister! Blessings, Semper Fi, Can Do, and 1*SRT/TAC
People's kindness is incredible. Not what is shown in the news, but the reality is that most people help each other out. I was reminded of that daily while on my trip and this was definitely showcased post collision.
So thankful that you were able to continue your ride!!!
Likewise! Thanks for watching. I just started on your cross Canada video series, will comment there.
Good for you in getting back on the bike. So glad you’re safe. 8 adore you’re attitude and enthusiasm!
Getting back on the bike was a big priority as I didn't want to create a mental block. I was on the bike riding with my parents a couple of days after the accident.
Was on the Trans Canadian heading east back in 1973. Was so uncomfortable with the traffic and narrow road at that time, I removed my toe clips to prepare of an emergency exit. Headed off to Manitoulin Island and took the ferry to Tobermory and continued. Enjoyed your video. Stay safe.
I don't know what the highway was like back in 1973, but I'm assuming it has improved since you rode it. Parts of it are great, others leave much to be desired. What bugs me about it is that Hwy 17 is the Trans Canada Highway. You'd think it'd get some attention and appropriate funding. Maybe that'll be ready for future generations to enjoy.
WOW! I admire you and I love your spirit! Look at all the extra weight you are hauling! OMG! So glad, that the accident wasn't too severe, even though there's no visible injury, that experience can affect the psyche and your body still took the hit. I had a bad wipe out on my bike, hitting a chunk hole on Strachan Ave in Toronto, it took me over a year to recover and getting 1.5 hour massages on a monthly basis which is costly.
Great to see people coming to your aid! Gosh, that certainly set you back, going to the hospital, really awesome for the paramedic to get your bike! There are amazing people out there! Great to see how you get around and where you settle down for the night along your travels. Amazing! 🙌
That was a funny clip of the outhouse lock on the outside! 🤣
Thank you! I got very strong as a result of the weight, so a win win. Yes, one of the reasons I needed to get back on the bike following the collision was so that I wouldn't be scared of riding along with cars. It took some time and my body was definitely not "normal" for some time after that. But life goes on...
I was wondering when this video would surface and glad it finally has!
Wolfe Island!!! My family trailer camped on Wolfe Island for 4 or 5 years for the Wolfe Island Music Festival so I know that area very well! It’s beautiful.
Now that I am so heavily into biking it is definitely something I want to bring the gravel bike to.
Wolfe Island is such a beautiful place. It's a different pace the moment you step off the ferry. Much calmer and of course the surroundings are magnificent. You were lucky to had camped there.
🤠Bonjour . Je suis rassuré que tu n'aies pas eu de grosses blessures , encore merci pour cette nouvelle jolie vidéo qui m'a fait un peu peur je l'avoue . A bientôt 😉
Yes, it's a bit of a scary video to watch. Collison notwithstanding, those cars passing me so close on Hwy. 17 was a surprise for me when editing.
So glad you survived your incident. Often a terrible situation brings the best out in the best people. Hope you have no lasting injuries. Thanks for filming it all and sharing your experience. All the best Pete 🚲
I'm very glad everything worked out as it did. I was very lucky and I'm grateful to all the people who went out of their way to help me.
You really are courageous posting the collision video. Thanks for reminding us we are all vulnerable on the road. On the other hand such a beautiful ride once you got back on your bike. The Long Sault Parkway is now on my bucket list. Maybe next year!
Thank you. Yes, the Long Sault passage was lovely, it was great meandering through the small islands.
Good for you for getting back on your bike so soon, what an experience to endure! So glad you're ok and that you were able to continue. And great choice to go south through Prince Edward County to Quebec. My buddy and I did Cornwall to Quebec City this fall and it was amazing, such a bike friendly area of Canada. Happy trails!
Riding across the country is a massive mental game to start with. To bounce back the way you did after getting hit puts your determination on another whole level.
Thank you! The moment I heard confirmation from the ER doctor that I could continue, my mind was set.
The clip of the ride from Espanola to Lively clearly shows drivers that couldn’t be bothered to slow down and/or move over while passing you (have experienced it on occasion and it quickly becomes nerve racking). Very disappointing to see it happening in Canada as well… Glad that you weren’t more seriously injured.
Yes, that section of the highway was by far the toughest for me to get through - mentally speaking. The one truck that passed me was way too close.
Wow, I am glad you back on the Adventure Riding again! I have been off and on the bike myself but glad you recovered and back at it! Blessings and Be Safe! Semper Fi and Can Do OORAH
Thank you!
You are one lucky person! What happened to you is my worst nightmare. So glad you were OK. How can that not impact you psychologically? You are strong and will come out the other side even stronger! Be safe out there!
Yes, I am very, very lucky. Thanks for watching.
Wow, Agnieszka. This was pretty scary, even just seeing you ride with that rain cape and the trucks passing so close. I did not enjoy riding on highway 17 myself when I did the tour in 2017. But at least you didn't get hurt badly. I really admire your decision to carry on. Hope you're doing well. Happy trails, whatever you're up to these days! 😉👍 By the way, your video brought back a lot of memories.
I know... I remember distinctly the truck passing me by when I was wearing the poncho. The poncho touched the truck, the driver passed me WAY too close. I got very scared at that point. That day was the toughest day for me in terms of mental endurance. I had to move ahead, but I was very uncomfortable.
This is the kind of stuff that makes you think twice about cycling across Canada. Good thing you got this footage. Maybe it can persuade someone in the right position if they ever get to see it. I'll be sharing your video.@@WheelsonaBike
@the1andonly Yes! Exactly. It's very clear what's happening in that video. Thanks for sharing.
My sister lives in Deep River and whenever I visit I remark on the non-existent shoulders on Highway 17. It’s no worse than rounding Lake Superior on 17, I know, but I was glad to have survived that and would never want to continue riding any longer on that highway than necessary. I remember your post on Biking Across Canada when you had your accident, and I am amazed that you continued on your journey. I am glad you chose the Lake Ontario waterfront trail rather than returning to highway 17. I ended my cross-country ride this year in Peterborough where I live, but hope to complete my ride to Newfoundland within a couple of years. I will follow the rest of your journey because your videos are informative, and because I find your joy to be inspiring.
It's really too bad that the government doesn't invest more in getting the roads up there up to some sort of a standard. There's good sections and really bad ones. And they're bad for everyone. I was recently told that that stretch of highway has seen multiple accidents following mine. There's a clear problem there. But will it be addressed?
I hope you continue your journey. The eastern provinces have so much beauty to discover. I have to ride through Quebec and NB and NS again. This time I'd ride around the coast. I rode inland on my trip, but I think the coast is stunning.
Hey Agnieszka, thanks for this latest video…I can only imagine the courage it took to revisit your ordeal and share it publicly.
Looking forward to seeing the rest if your cross-Canada ride!!
Thank you for watching, Reinhart. I appreciate the comment.
That home behind you is literally in Quebec and Ottawa! I once lived in a house in Maryland that was in Baltimore County and Baltimore City! Glad to get rid of that confusion! ja ja ja ja
Oh Agnieszka! So many thoughts and emotions! Thank you for being, demonstrating, and publishing your courage and determination! Thank you too for the trigger alert. I know too well what it means to be sidelined by vehicular violence! Relieved that it worked out as it did and thankful you had such great support (especially parents, who didn't try to talk you out of it!) And a very wise ER doc! I too got back on the bike post crash. It is very difficult, but I refuse to let anyone steal my joy!! Thanks so much for highlighting both the need for safe bicycling infrastructure and choosing to carry on and focus on the beauty while realistically acknowledging the mental challenges! You're right, no amount of high vis, lights etc can save you from an inattentive or worse motorist!! I know! This is why we all have to advocate for safe infrastructure. II'vebookmarked this so I can use it in my advocacy work. Also, you are demonstrating here exactly the correct response to a crash by waiting for paramedics!! The rush of adrenaline is a lure to say "Oh, I'm ok!" when you could be more hurt than you know. So much courage too facing an ambulance and friend cyclist at the side of the road so soon after your own crash! You continue to be an inspiration for all cyclists, especially women, and I look forward to watching the rest of this journey! PS loved the Picton shots near my home of 35 years (Cobourg) and the outhouse puzzle humour!
Thank you for your comment and sharing your own experience of post collision recovery. It would've been much easier to had stopped riding, but had I done that, I don't think I would be riding today. This would've had too much of a psychological effect on me. Thank you for using the video in your advocacy work - Hwy. 17 in particular needs to be addressed as the infrastructure changes in the area - it needs paved shoulders - it's the Trans Canada Highway aftera all. Yes, I hit my head and it was a high speed collision, so there was no way I was not going to be moving - I needed to go to the hospital and get taken care of - that was non negotiable for me.
Picton is so lovely, isn't it? And how it's changed! I've been visiting since 1997 and wow - night and day. Thanks for watching until the end. I appreciate it.
As someone who has had a close association with a hood and windshield of a car whose driver also said afterwards, "I just didn't see you", (despite it being a beautiful bright sunny day), I am very happy to see you back riding and recording your traveling videos again! A cross Canada trip has been on my radar but it may have to wait until retirement in a few years because of the time needed (I don't want to just do it, I want to have an experience). This summer though, it's the Pacific coast - Vancouver to the Mexican border. Riding a bike is a metaphor for life, bad things happen sometimes, but you just have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, wait for broken things to be resolved, and move (pedal) on with it!
Your summer trip sounds amazing! I met many people who rode a similar route and loved it. Have a great time.
Unfortunately getting hit is a reality for many cyclists.
I am loving your work! Too much to add!!!!!
Awesome video and I am so glad you are doing ok after the accident.
John from Idaho.
Thanks for watching and for the comment, John.
Wow, you are a tough cookie!! Thanks for sharing your story and your enthusiasm. What a great adventure you have had. Love your videos❤
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.
So well done to get back on the bike after such a trauma. Well done you. All the best from Scotland.
Wow! What a story! Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for watching.
Wow... I would have never left the bicycle. I also wouldn't have taken the ambulance. But looking at this road... I would not have been on the actual road... I would have cycled on the gravel shoulder part. Glad you're OK. 👍🏽
Well all make our choices. Thank you for watching.
Sorry to hear about the collision, Agnieszka. I don't know how one can recover emotionally from something like that and get back on the saddle. It speaks volumes about your inner strength. Kudos!
Thank you very much. I think I'm more stubborn than strong as me not wanting to give up on my dream of riding across pushed me through the anxiety at times.
Wow, scary stuff. Good on you for getting back in the saddle so soon and working through the nervousness. I have heard so much about hwy 17 being dangerous on the north shore of Lake Superior, but didn't appreciate that it has dangerous parts even east of Sudbury! My tentatively planned route would take me south through London to visit my sister, so I would not be on the section of hwy 17 where you got hit, but it seems like that highway in general is just not safe. I wonder if anyone knows of any statistics on how many accidents involving cyclists there have been on hwy 17 in recent years. There aren't many alternatives to that route, unfortunately, if you want to stay in Canada.
I'm not sure if they have statistics specific to cyclist accidents, but I just heard from a very reliable source that following my accident, there were 6 others on that stretch of the highway. They were not accidents involving cyclists.
You are very strong. It took me the entire summer to get back normal emotionally and back on my saddle after my encounter with cyclist hazing this June.
I am glad you are ok and thankful for this educational contents🔥
I'm sorry you also had an incident. Yes, it can take a while to recover emotionally, that's why I needed to get out there ASAP otherwise, I would've been very scared.
Oh! I just saw the part of your accident! So sorry! Hope you are healthy today a year later!
Doing much better now! 😉
Agnieszka, brak mi słów. Dlatego jeżdżę jak najdalej od 4 lub wiecej kołowców. Sam jestem też kierowca (i to zawodowym), więc znam zachowania tych dwóch spolecznosci na wspólnych drogach.
Z drugiej strony, ta sytuacja pokazuje, że na jedno nieszczęście znajdzie się kilka osób, które zachowają się po prostu jak anioły.
Uważaj na siebie i nie porzucaj pasji - jest zarazliwa 😊!! Szerokich dróg i samego wiatru w plecy.😊
Dziękuję bardzo. Ja miałam wielkie szczęście tego dnia. I tak jak piszesz, dużo dobra w tym nieszczęściu się znalazło. I na tym się skupiłam.
Samo życie. Dziękuję!
So glad you are ok, cannot imagine experiencing that. Safe travels!
Thank you.
Wow. So glad you're ok. How did the driver not see you???
It was a clear day.
Glad to see you back on the bike
There's only one way the driver didn't see me and that's because he wasn't looking.
You had angels watching over you that day ❤
I definitely did! Definitely did.
this was a nerve wracking video, but I'm glad you're safe, I'm happy you made it out with no injuries. side note, I might have to go visit that bright purple tunnel one day, that whole waterfront trail route looked beautiful and peaceful.
Thank you very much. Yes, the tunnel in Brockville is a hidden gem. Totally unexpected. The colour change, they happened to be purple when I was walking through.
I’m a cyclist and I just love the way we talk to other cyclists asking them how they are, if they need help etc. Glad you’re back on the bike and hope you stay safe
Yes, I like that comradery as well. My favourite part of touring is meeting other cyclists.
It's good to see you publishing again. Having had some trauma myself, I guessed you may have hit a little emotional roadblock for this segment (which I see in a prior msg response below was the case). I'm glad you made it through the experience and continued your trip to completion. I know some of the area in this one, as I traverse it coming from my home in NJ USA to my daughter's in Ottawa area, and the waterfront trail, Kingston, Wolfe Is., etc. are on my list to ride. Thanks for the look at this section. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.
Yes, this was definitely a roadblock, but I'm glad to be on the other side of it now.
I hope you get to enjoy the Waterfront trail and Wolfe Island in the near future. They are such beautiful places to ride. I love the waterfront trail and I was very happy to had been able to ride it.
What an adventure... Glad you are OK after the accident and ready physically and mentally to continue.
Yes, I agree. I'm glad I was able to continue.
Glad to hear you're okay! I've had 3 close calls this summer myself, 2 of which were intentional on the part of the driver! I didn't get hit, but came really close!
Glad you are OK as well! Close calls are very scary as they stay with you in a similar way being hit does. The mental gymnastics are sometimes more difficult to navigate than recovering from a physical injury.
I am so glad that you didn't get hurt very seriously, and I'm also really glad that you got back out on your bike two weeks later! I think that was really important to do that. Just get back out on your bike and not let what happened stop you from doing what you want to do. Also glad to see that the paramedics went and got your bike. If they hadn't of got it, my family and I would have been more than happy to have picked up your bike and brought it to Pembroke for you. So cool to see you travelling through Mattawa and the area! We see the fog and mist rise off the Ottawa River every morning where we live! Can't see the river directly, but the trees and hills above it. I love riding the Kate Pace Trail through North Bay, I'm glad to see that you had the chance to ride there as well! What did you do in North Bay during your rest day? There is a route between Espanola and Sudbury that apparently you can bike that takes you completely off Highway 17 except for a short 6km section. There is also a route you can take between Mattawa and North Bay all off highway, but it's at least 15km to 20km longer than riding on the highway and there are some gravel sections. It will be really nice when the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail is complete between Mattawa and Petawawa. A safe route for people to travel by bike or on foot through that area. We biked the section between Petawawa and Smiths falls in July, which is complete, and enjoyed it so much! It was so nice to travel such a distance almost completely off of roads and highways. Apparently there is another old rail trail that goes between Smiths Falls and Kingston area. So maybe we will do that trail sometime too. When the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trails is is complete end to end, maybe you can come and ride between Mattawa and Smiths Falls someday! Forgot to mention, we have noticed often, the times when we do bike along Highway 17, that the transport truck drivers are often some of the best people when it comes to giving us space. Most of the time they will move over, even way further then they need to, to give us enough space along the side of the road. A lot of little cars that could move a lot easier than the transport trucks, sometimes barely move over at all, even when no one is driving the other direction. We have found that big buses and big RVs are usually some of the worst for moving over.
Thank you, Josie! Your support that day was tremendous, thank you again. I know I could've counted on you and your family to collect the bike, but I'm glad that got taken care of otherwise.
That morning fog was stunning. I was in absolute awe. You're lucky to be able to see it on a regular basis. Spectacular.
On my rest day in North Bay, I went for a walk with my host (more like a hike) and her dogs, spent some time splashing around in the neighbour's pool and then walked around the neighbourhood. I like staying off the bike completely on my days off.
Is the trail to Smiths Falls the Cataraqui Trail? I'd love to ride there some day. When the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail is done, I would LOVE to ride from Mattawa to Smiths Falls. That would be a beautiful ride.
Great video, glad I found your channel. Just subbed.
Thanks for watching. I've been following your channel for a while now as well.
Amazing that you were able to get back on the bike so soon. Glad you were ok. Was the driver prosecuted?
Yes, I was incredibly lucky!
I'm sorry, I cannot comment on what happened with the driver. Still in process.
Glad you are able to press on. Setbacks are buggers. I don't ride anywhere near what you do, but we all deal with things. Best to you and whatever that physical theorist says to do do. I hope to pass you on the road sometime in Michigan sometime.
Thank you. Yes - we are all working through something regardless of how and where we ride.
The greatest thing about physiotherapy sessions is - I always learn a new exercise from them that makes a huge difference.
Damn..good it was a remote area, otherwise your stuff was gone before the nurses friend would be arrive. So much for "the police will take care of your bike".
The geese part was funny, so was the toilet 🤣
Yes! I was glad for that as well. I had left my wallet behind in the handlebar bag, if that was stolen, it would've made for a huge issue. Thanks for watching until the end. The toilet lock design is weird, no?
@@WheelsonaBike Whoever installed this clearly wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. He probably thought "This won't fit on the inside, I'll put it on the outside"
@jacobbax1468 Yes, but you'd really have to be out of it to install it lock to a "private usage space" on the outside.
Sorry to hear you got hit. I know the feeling, I’ve been hit twice on my motorcycle. Both incidences were many years apart, none of them were my fault. I’m still dealing with the aftermath of the first accident. Both times, I didn’t quit riding, I got back on the bike and am still riding to this day. Don’t allow this incident to discourage you from enjoying bicycle riding. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️🚲 PS: Many times over the years of riding, I’ve experienced aggressive drivers.
I'm sorry to hear about your accidents. One is way too many, so two is a crowd. I'm glad to hear that you got back on the motorcycle right away, I think that's the only way. If I didn't, I wouldn't be riding.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
So sorry for your suffering💔Busy roads are really unfit for cycling. I think a good rear mirror is a good tool to avoid such dangers in time.
I had a mirror. It's a good mirror. It didn't stop the driver from not paying attention.
Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and for the gift.
To see you get back touring so quickly and with such a positive attitude is refreshing. It's too easy to get upset with others that share the road. Safe travels. @@WheelsonaBike
@richardstruna7395 I really can't explain how happy I was to continue the tour. I was ecstatic!
It's great to know you ended up pretty much not hurt badly. But did they catch the person who went out of their way to hit you.
I don't think the driver went out of his way to hit me. I think he wasn't looking. He stopped and was charged.
Here’s to a speedy recovery for you.
Looks like the outhouse contractor had never built one before.😉
Thanks. The ride took place last year and I'm doing much better now. Thanks for watching until the end - yes, puzzling design, isn't it?
I'm happy for you to be able to get back to doing what you love (and what you clearly great at!) Forgive me my question, if I come across as patronising but I am not familiar with neither Canadian law nor customs. Question is: would taking more central position on the road without shoulder help to avoid what happened to you? I was hit in very same way 15 years ago on a daily commute. As an effect of injuries I sustained I'm half deaf now. I'm still on the bike every day and I love it, but I decided never to put myself in a position such as the one which left me laying on the side of the road unconscious, on the mercy of whomever called ambulance - I of course avoid busy roads, give space to anyone who may be passing but if I need to think for that one impatient driver who has no imagination I never leave it to a chance, I'm always dead central, forcing vehicle behind me to overtake properly. Where I live such practice is advised in highway code, I simply didn't know I was allowed to do so at the time I was hit. I understand that answer to my question oul be an article length, but I'd very much like to know your thoughts. All the best on your adventures, lots of sympathy from a a fellow Pole who lives in Scotland x
Great question. There's this saying amongst urban cyclists in Toronto that goes something like this: "don't hug the white line" - which speaks to claiming the road and not riding too close to the curb, as this gives the drivers an idea that they can pass by very close. In Ontario, as a cyclist, I can take the lane. I often take the lane when I ride in Mississauga, primarily because drivers pass way too close when I ride off to the side.
The reason I didn't take the lane on that stretch of the highway was because it was a one lane of traffic in each direction. All drivers, aside from the one that hit me, waited behind to pass safely, or passed from the other lane, giving me plenty of space. The driver who hit me wasn't looking. If I was riding in the middle of the lane, I would've died or been very severely hurt, as he would've rear ended me at 90+ KM/H. Because I was "hugging the line", he ended up side swiping me.
I'm sorry to hear about the injuries you sustained as a result of the collision, that's terrible.
@@WheelsonaBike Thanks for reply, which I will also take as an advice. Goodness! I'm so glad you have experience. I cycle 30 plus years and I still find it intricate at times - especially in new places or countries. I wish You many happy and safe adventures in 2024.
@grimmar80 I actually consider what happened to me pure luck, or a small miracle. I was incredibly lucky.
The Great Lakes trail would be no problem for me
Glad you're ok from accident..i am inspired and curious as to what age group you are in ?
I'm well into my 40s.
@@WheelsonaBike nice..I couldn't tell..I'm early 50s and always late in the game Lol
Sad state of the police...thank god you're ok...i have been hit three times, three strait years all within a mile of work...two cup surgeries to the same arm...
Ah, I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately getting hit is a cyclist's right of passage.
Accident, my foot! It is a collision. "Accident" is the language of the guilty. Do not hang a halo onto what someone did to you by calling it an accident.
I can never make anyone happy. If I call it road violence, people tell me to use different terms. If I call it an accident, you ask me to call it a collision. If I say I was hit by a car, I'm told that I should say I was hit by a driver, because it wasn't a self driving car. At a certain point, I just need to be ok with what I call it.
How do you hit a cyclist on a highway? I've driven back and forth across Canada a few times, I travel long distances through northern Ontario for work, and I always see a cyclist long before I get to them even if they're wearing dark clothing, which you weren't. Anyone who claims they didn't see a cyclist or pedestrian should lose their license immediately because they're obviously not observant enough to be allowed to drive. Glad you're ok.
In North Bay, I was a few hours behind you on the bike path, according to my notes for that day. I rode it later in the afternoon. It's one of my favourite rides out to Callander and sometimes out to Corbeil and back along the highway where there's a really wide shoulder now. When you were on the bike path you would have passed within a few hundred meters of my house.
Outhouse locks on outside are to keep people from using it during off-season or winter when crews are NOT maintaining them (I see someone else already mentioned that too).
And Ontario is annoyingly large. In the time it takes to travel from North Bay to Manitoba border, you could have travelled to Florida.
I think the only way you don't see something that large on a highway is because you are not looking. But I'm speculating. I agree, penalties for hitting a person because you didn't see them should be much more strict.
That bike path in North Bay was such a joy to ride, beautiful infrastructure. You're lucky to have that available to you so close to your house.
Thank you for confirming the outhouse outside locking rationale. I also appreciate you watching until the end of the video.
@@WheelsonaBike you should see the bike path now in the fall. Spectacular colours! ANd previous comment should say "when winter crews are NOT maintaining them". I'll fix that.
@chrisconnors7418 I can only imagine!
Can you mention how many miles and hours you do each day?
It depended on many factors. Anywhere between 20 to 150 km (sorry, don't know what this is in miles). This was dependant on how I felt that day, what the weather was like, the distance to the next town - for example I rode long days in the prairies. Because I took my time - it took me 5 months to ride across, 28 days of which were rest days, I could decide day by day what I felt like riding or needed to.
You're my favourite
Thanks for watching!
It is good to see you are ok and in one piece after the accident. If I was The Eternal Dictator of Canada, I would:
1. Build bike roads all across the country;
2. Make a huge statue of myself (riding a big-big moose)
Thank you! Imagine that? A Trans Canada Highway for bicycles? 😉
Hey, how big-big moose we are talking about???
@@rivopoiss1 Size of "Mac the Moose" times five would be a minimum.
"The smell of money" - Yes, the greed of big company CEOs really stinks!
Glad you avoided injury and being killed. Many other cyclists aren’t so lucky. What happened to the driver who hit you? Have they been prosecuted? Have they paid for any damage to your bike and equipment?
Thank you. I'm sorry, I cannot comment on what happened to the driver. I did get a satisfactory resolution.
WOW WOW and wow. Yes so lucky. Road design left you no choice with that rumble strip. Curious if you had rear flasher lights. Your safety vest should have been enough. You truly are blessed. Silver lining, you'll get a sub bump.
Yes, I was very lucky. Incredibly so. Yes, I had a front and rear light powered by the contactless dynamo. No amount of lights would've made a difference here.
Shame on governments for not making cycling safer. Take care
It's very inconsistent in different provinces in Canada. Also city to city, town to town.
Yea, no way would I ride along side of the drivers in this country. I ride rail trails and never among cars. You are quite simply putting your life at serious risk riding among most drivers. As a pilot of hanggliders with 1200 parachute jumps as well I know a thing or two about danger and if I kill myself hanggliding it will be because I screwed up and not because I took a chance that others would not screw up. Riding among the current drivers in Canada is quite simply risky as hell.
We all make our choices.