Horrible accident, M9 spur.

[Papa Hotel]

Biker taking the slip from M9 to M9 spur, it's a pretty long and tight 270 degree bend, came off the bike and slid into the armco. A hell of a lot of blood, not a nice sight at all. Bikers, stay safe.

[simoid]

[AGK]

Never nice to hear.

[Shenanigans]

Seen the traffic from the cut off to Linlithgow all the way to Newbridge Any news on the biker?

[AGK]

Seems to be open again.

Edited by AGK on Monday 6th May 18:13

[Papa Hotel]

Shenanigans said:

Seen the traffic from the cut off to Linlithgow all the way to Newbridge Any news on the biker?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22426317



TBH I knew it as soon as I saw her. Gutted, thoughts to your family and friends.

[Shenanigans]

Papa Hotel said:

Shenanigans said:

Seen the traffic from the cut off to Linlithgow all the way to Newbridge Any news on the biker?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22426317



TBH I knew it as soon as I saw her. Gutted, thoughts to your family and friends.

Aw no. That M9 spur has always been a place for accidents! Understandable for a biker with the dregree of a turn, can only assume you would have to lean for quite a while. Wouldn't help if your inexperienced either

[paulqv]

Not many female bikers. Anyone know the area she came from? A bit worried as know a couple and dont want to ask friends!

[Papa Hotel]

paulqv said:

Not many female bikers. Anyone know the area she came from? A bit worried as know a couple and dont want to ask friends!

I don't know. When I stopped her partner was coming walking back, he didn't seem aware of the seriousness of it, he was about 400 yards up the road by the time he stopped. Spoke to him briefly to pre-warn him a bit but didn't catch his accent.

My guess would be tourists, both bikes had a bit of luggage.

I wouldn't worry about asking around Paul, I'm sure people would rather a friend knows they're ok instead of having you sitting wondering.

[paulqv]

my mates always go out as couples. Are Scottish and wouldnt be carrying luggage as go runs every weekend

Sad. Very sad. The lady died in hospital

[Papa Hotel]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...

[Patrick Bateman]

How fast would you have to be going to come off there?

The 30 limit is a bit extreme.

[simoid]

Patrick Bateman said:

How fast would you have to be going to come off there?

The 30 limit is a bit extreme.

I suppose a tiny loss of balance or slippery patch could unsettle the bike on such a long corner and before you know it, you're off?

Even at low speeds.

[MissChief]

It's been a while since I've been round the turn but it's got some positive camber but is quite tight.

[DavesFlaps]

Papa Hotel said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...

She worked in the Shell Garage at South Queensferry - seemed like a nice girl.

Very sad.

[simoid]

DavesFlaps said:

Papa Hotel said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-ea...

She worked in the Shell Garage at South Queensferry - seemed like a nice girl.

Very sad.

Oh no, I knew I recognised that face.

I don't know her, but I spoke to her every time I filled up, usually when I was going up north for the weekend on Fridays. More than just an "alright" too, would usually have a quick blether about something. We must've both been the sort to talk to anyone, really.

[bikerPaul]

Patrick Bateman said:

How fast would you have to be going to come off there?

The 30 limit is a bit extreme.

Who's to say it was rider error? Puncture or mechanical failure on that turn would be catastrophic. Only one winnor with human vs ARMCO regardless of speed.

[Patrick Bateman]

bikerPaul said:

Who's to say it was rider error? Puncture or mechanical failure on that turn would be catastrophic. Only one winnor with human vs ARMCO regardless of speed.

I didn't say it was.

[Papa Hotel]

I don't think there's any need to turn this into a pissing match.

[Patrick Bateman]

I was merely clarifying my position, hardly a pissing match.