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Oh hello Glueman! Haven't spoken to you in ages. Hope you're doing OK.

I make no assumptions about what sort of record he might have. I just want to make sure this gets on it.

I've contacted a second witness. But everyone only saw a part of what happened, so I'm hoping that more folk will feel able to come forward.

Yesterday, we rode through Nork. Recently, we were camped near Catsick Hill, but didn't manage to ride there.

Good news! At least one witness is coming forward. More would be welcome. If you saw any part of the events, it'd be useful.

Thanks northstar. Yeah. He was a psycho. I thought he was going to punch me. I couldn't hear the operator on the phone, so I just resorted to giving the address and saying 'Help me!'

Meic, I do take your point, but I've kept the details to a minimum, so I don't think it'd be significant. It's enough to identify the incident, but a witness would be able to give more detail about the form the assault took, the way in which I was hit by the taxi, what the guy said, etc. which I haven't mentioned.

Hi. I'm alive. That's the good news.

However, there was a series of incidents which took place on my commute that involved the Police and a trip to A&E for me (no lasting injuries, it seems).

It all took place between the Oval Junction A3 Clapham Rd crossing A202 Camberwell New Road, and the turning of Kennington Park Place northbound about 0815 onwards this morning

A number of cyclists were witnesses to one or other part of the events, but, as I was dealing with an unstable cabbie at the time, I was unable to take details. I would like to thank all those who stopped to help, check I was OK, and the chap who kindly picked up my bike and carefully leaned it against some railings.

If you saw any of the following, I (and the Police) would be keen to hear from you:

1. Taxi sideswiping me on the junction (I was not knocked off, but was injured)

2. Taxi driver getting abusive after being stopped

3. Taxi driver hitting me and grabbing my bike, throwing it to the gutter while I was on the phone to the emergency services

4. Taxi driver yelling at me to disrupt the emergency call

5. Taxi driver attempting to drive away from the collision, apparently happy to run me over in the attempt.

6. Taxi driver's second assault of me.

When I left the scene, the Police were still considering whether to arrest the driver. I have not been able to be in touch for an update.

Please PM me your contact details if you can help.

I'm not going to say more online just now (though I am posting this request in other fora) because I am determined these crimes will be prosecuted.

Well hello! How nice to see you

Pagan wrote:Would it be a problem if I WAS the Pagan from the other place?

Since I no longer AM from that place?

Pagan isn't defined by where she's 'from', but who she is.

Well, I'm Clarion.

I have a number of bikes, and occasionally ride them.

Most recent p*nct*re - yesterday.

Need to up my distances, but I have the assistance of a stoker (or two) for my tandem which may help.