Plan D

GMK Logistics    have shipped the Rotovelo to Melbourne for me, & it has made its way to Trisled for an evaluation on the viability of repairs....


The Civil Court proceedings have also commenced against the driver.....



Time moves on...

I think the Saints are still swearing......

A further update:-

**Plan A.... MAJOR FAIL!

My claim for compensation SHOULD have been mentioned BY the PROSECUTOR at the time of sentencing, IN FRONT of the Magistrate..... for some INEXPLICABLE reason the Prosecutor on the day DIDN"T make any mention of it... FFS!!  (I'm "somewhat annoyed" at that   ) Hence, I missed out

 therefore plan B.... Civil Court Action



**Plan B..... Looking very unlikely

Driver has never stated, nor have I or any relevant authorities been able to ascertain if there was/is any third party or comprehensive insurance on the vehicle involved so I can claim compensation
The vehicle seems to only have had a CTP Green Slip, (ie Rego), which HAS covered my injury treatments and hopefully should pay my lost wages claims...This claim is now in the hands of the CTP Insurer & I am awaiting on payment atm.
Haven't got my hopes up that restitution will be forthcoming at a suitable rate to be able to get a NEW Rotovelo quickly




**Plan C....  setting up a "Go Fund Me" page,
to see what support I could get for the $6000 required to purchase a new Rotovelo.... where I am seriously thinking of the option to REPAY ALL donations when the Civil Court Claim is finally paid out..... I'm yet to set this up....


**Plan D....  Repairs

Trisled have been in touch to see how my "trials & tribulations" are progressing. Previously they have offered to send parts so I can carry out repairs myself....

I have related the above tale to them, and they say, that if I can get the RV to them, they'll be able to check the accuracy of the cruciform frame on their original jigging. (which on their original quote/assessment MAY be Ok, or repaired if needed) I'm hoping the frame is straight, as this is my main concern about going ahead with doing the repairs myself.

In order to keep my costs down, I am happy for them to supply Used parts etc, just so I can get the Rocket back out on the road.




Transporting the RV to Vic was going to be a self funded, few days off work, & stuffing it into the wagon for a drive, wait for repair, & return journey to Vic....


****Come in GMK LOGISTICS.... my original sponsors for my Ride Across Australia......

Just on spec, I thought I'd pay them a visit, relate my "tale of woe"   :|  & see if they would be able to help me out

**********THEY HAVE, BIG TIME!!,     I'm over the moon, they will transport AND return the RV for me!!   :D STOKED!!********


I've just got to wait for a vacant space on one of their trucks for each trip, & all will be taken care of.....  I've waited over 6 months so far, so a few extra weeks isn't going to kill me..... I really miss riding the Rocket!!


With this repair option, hopefully it won't be too expensive, & as an aside if it's going to be tough, I'm thinking to just setting up  "Plan C" above, just to cover repairs......Fingers Crossed all will be good


Option D wins at the moment.....

....it's enough to make a saint swear. ..

....the driver has had his day in court & been sentenced...

He's been fined for:-

*High range Drink Driving
*Negligent Driving
*Leave scene of accident
*Not exchange details after accident

Total of $4500.00

& with previous convictions for high range drink driving gets a 3 year licence disqualification....

** & 12 months in "the cooler"

He's a slow learner!!

BUT!!

the Prosecutor on the day, for some "inexplicable reason" didn't mention to the Magistrate, my claim for compensation for my Rotovelo which was in the court papers!!!  So I've missed out!!

WTF!!  I'm the innocent victim here!!

The whole reason of getting my claim in at the time of this guy's sentencing, was to get it sorted ASAP..... now I've got to head for the Civil Court & try my luck there......one thing to my advantage hopefully is that this guy has been convicted & sentenced, so proof of guilt for the crash should be sorted....maybe. ...

....to be continued

The Saga continues....

Further Update.....

*Sigh*   almost four months after the demise of the Green Rocket,  a.k.a. The Jellybean,   a.k.a. The M&M Peanut,...the Court system grinds slowly on.
The driver was due for Sentencing on June 15,2015,  but this has now been adjourned to July 20,2015.  Not that I am counting the days....much!!

I have submitted the Manufacturers Repair Quote to the Court, which details the cost of repairs as exceeding the RV's purchase price & therefore is officially a write off..

Fingers crossed the Magistrate will see in my favour & include the replacement of the RV in the driver's sentence...  

The next problem will be getting the actual $$$$ out of him... hopefully he'll have a Bank Cheque ready to go.......*yeah right!**Pfft*




Do I sign up for Crowdfunding???

Tour de Legacy 2015

The Tour De Legacy 2015, Canberra to Adelaide...  Inspirational!!

And the blog is HERE

However... Tour De Legacy 2015 is on now...

I had made tentative plans, well, at least "thought" that I'd like to have had a crack at, the Tour De Legacy 2015


It's the 2015 fundraising ride for Legacy, and it's being attempted by the Legacy Riders of Adelaide, many of whom are the riders that met up with me, and escorted me, on my ascent through the Adelaide Hills.

They have a blog here if you're interested.



Alas the Gods have conspired, I miss out.

Update:

One month on from the Rocket's demise, I am recuperating reasonably well...most aches from the original impact have diminished, though there have been a couple of set-backs.......

After being given clearance to attempt cycling, and return to work, "new" pains have shown themselves....

My first attempt at cycling on the old Cool Cruza Trike set off a huge amount of pain through the legs and lower back...thinking that it's just "tight stuff loosening" I rode a few Km's and things did release a little...However, I spent the next 4-5 days in a world of hurt.
A visit to the Physio confirmed my diagnosis,...cycling muscles not being used.

Finally an attempt at return to work, 1/2day only,  April Fools Day.... that's an omen ..

Managed the half day, but quite stiff & sore at the end of it.....next day...BOLLOCKS!... feels like I'm back to Day 1.....   More rest required.....

Easter 2015....
where did THESE aches come from.... seems like the "impact shockwave" is travelling across my body!!   it started down the Left side..... throught the back and now the Right shoulder and leg are giving me "curry" ....it feels like the shoulder is dislocated!!WTF!!..just hurts like crazy, & the leg feesl like I've been slapped across the calf by a length of pipe!!
GRR,  cant get to Dr or Physio for a few days....so nothing for it but to rest & more rest.

I WANNA RIDE! :'-(


Damn this getting old caper    LOL

Demise of the Green Rocket ..

Alas, I have to report that I & the RV have become the victims of a motor vehicle "altercation".

Returning home after a "family day out", I was cycling on the share path & waiting to cross the road at a set of traffic lights. Suddenly hearing the screech of car tyres, I find myself being shoved sideways & backwards. ... WTF!!

A car has hit me & the traffic lights I am sitting beside.. head-on.

I see the car rolling back across the intersection, I hear the driver restart the engine, thinking he's pulling the car off the road...only to see him drive off!!  Quick thinking I record the registration..
An eye witness stops to see if I'm ok, I immediately tell him to call the Police & Ambulance, as I find I've got a cut to my leg.
Another witness has followed the driver & called Police on him as he's hit a couple of other vehicles as well.

I'm treated by the Paramedics, & speak to the Police, to find that they have the driver under arrest for drink driving, hit & run. Phew, a sigh of relief. .Got 'im!

The poor old RV is looking worse for wear, both front wheels are buckled, the frame is bent at the axle mounts, the body work is badly damaged & split underneath.

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Launch of Legacy Week 2014

Today I'm attending the Official Launch of Legscy Week for 2014. 

 

For those that may not be aware, I have achieved 4th position for Individual Fundraising for Legacy in 2014. 

I sincerely thank every single one of you that has either donated to Legacy, or help support me in the many ways you have, throughout this magnificent adventure. 

Today you will all be with me. 

Many thanks to Legacy Australia for the invitation. 

      Their Name Liveth for Evermore  

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Invitation.

After completing my Rotovelo Across Australia Ride, I've somewhat settled back to the daily grind. Ho-hum, life has to go on...

Recently I have received an Invitation to attend the 

National Launch of Legacy Week 2014. 

The Cenotaph,

Martin Place

Sydney. 

http://legacyweeklaunch.floktu.com/

Norseman wants a ride

I've been back home for almost 3 months!! I still find it hard to believe my accomplishment.  

I've recently been through all the trip photos, & this seems to help it "sink in". 

Today I'd organised a catch up with Thel & Lou. I hadn't seen them since Bondi. 

My time flies when you're back to reality. 

Back to the salt mines & "life" again. I've lost 2 months of the year!

Did I ride that far??

So this morning I saddled up with Norseman, & we headed out for brunch. 

Following the Cook's River Cycle Path, we meet the usual "cyclepath FAILS!!"

Bollards too close together ....

gaps bearly wide enough to walk through...let alone get a DF bike through. No chance in hell of getting a trike or Velomobile through.... & this is a major cycle/share path!!

This old bridge involves a 15point turn to navigate the 180deg turn !!!  

It's easier to get out 'n push... faster too!!

Norseman spotted a British Airways jet 'n had the thought... Fly to London & ride back to Sydney??

Doubtful!  

That'll cost a packet LOL

Had a great brunch n chat with Thel & Lou. 

A dry ride with threatening rain. Cool! :-)

102km round trip. 

Day 48. Final ride to Bondi.

I start today wondering where the time has gone. It only seems like a few days ago I was standing in Fremantle wondering just what lay ahead, how on earth was I going to be able to ride my Rotovelo across the Australian Continent ... 48 days later, I'm 50km from doing just that ....

The last sunrise of the journey, the road sign pointing to Sydney, my eyes welling with tears... emotions are mixed but very moving. 

Only 10km to go... I've been replaying many of the days in my mind, it's been the greatest adventure of my entire life ...

But my meeting up with "Thel & Lou" at Bondi Pavillion, Bondi Beach, Bondi, NSW is going to be a hard memory to erase.  

48 days

4923km 

Fremantle W.A to Bondi Beach NSW. 

Norseman. .... We made it, Buddy!!!

Day 47. Narellan - home ( overnight only )

Emotional... for sure. 

4825km... 

Today is just a short ride to meet up with those, that can't make it to escort me to the official ride finish, at Bondi tomorrow... and maybe want to escort me back home. 

Only CB from the ride group came today. It was great to see a familiar rider, at this stage of the journey. 

The last few K's to the meet point were very emotional again... It was tough work climbing the last hill with a massive lump in the throat, tears in the eyes, & sobbing again .... it's probably going to be like this for a while, I guess. 

At the moment I'm STILL only just starting to realise my accomplishment. 

I spent a good hour chatting about the trip with CB. Thanks for the escort back home as well today. It helped me absorb it all. :-)

I'm glad I was able to show you a few more cyclepaths as well. 

Finally making back home is very surreal....

Am I really here ??

I guess so... 

Well, my BFF certainly thinks so ...

I'm here for an overnighter, then the final leg tomorrow.....

THAT will be...........