Thank God you're OK!! It's still very upsetting about the bike. I'm
wondering -- was it a hit & run? If not, did you get the licence
plate, insurance info., etc? If so, and you haven't already, go
immediately to the police precinct and file an accident report. You
can put in a claim with the driver's insurance company. The other
alternative is Small Claims Court but you will still need the police
report and be prepared to settle for a lot less than what you think
you should get. One last thought -- if you have renter's or
homeowner's insurance that should cover your bike too. Good luck!

- Cindy :))
--- In Brooklyn_Triathlon_Club@yahoogroups.com, "jmk3068" <JMK30@...>
wrote:
>
> I got hit by a car on Sunday, right in front of the Manhattan Fairway.
> I was in the southbound lane, where you have to get off the greenway
> for a few blocks before linking up with the bikepath again.
>
> Short version is, "I'm ok, but my bike is trashed." I was incredibly
> lucky. Other than some roadrash on my right arm and a couple of
> bruises, I'm 100% ok. The EMT's said, "we can take you to the hospital
> if you want, but you seem fine, so if you want to go home, we're ok
> with it." So I did.
>
> Bike is ruined, though. I was planning to get a new bike next year, so
> my budget isn't quite where I would want it to be. If anyone knows of
> a decent tri-bike that's selling for $1200 or so, I'd definitely
> consider buying used. I'm around 5'9", so, depending on the make, I'm
> looking in the 53cm range.
>
> Jonah