The world tilted sideways for George Fox as he cycled through the Northamptonshire countryside. A car, appearing suddenly around a bend, began to skid, its trajectory aimed directly at him.
Time seemed to compress into a single, terrifying moment. The vehicle, losing control, slid across the road, narrowly missing a collision that could have changed everything.
Footage captured by George reveals the heart-stopping near miss, a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers faced by cyclists. The car’s desperate struggle for grip played out inches from his front wheel.
Remarkably, despite the violent skid and the proximity of impact, everyone involved walked away unharmed. A collective exhale of relief swept through those present.
Both George and a fellow cyclist immediately stopped, rushing towards the scene to offer assistance and ensure the drivers were alright. The instinct to help overshadowed the lingering shock.
This incident echoes a similar close call experienced by Jeremy Vine while cycling in London. He once filmed a London bus narrowly missing Jason Donovan, a moment captured on his head camera.
Vine’s astonished reaction – “How can he do that?” – perfectly encapsulated the disbelief at the bus driver’s proximity. Donovan, remarkably calm, initially suspected Vine himself was behind the near miss.
The two later connected at a traffic light, where Vine emphasized just how close Donovan had come to a serious accident. It was a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities faced on the road.
These incidents serve as potent reminders of the need for vigilance and caution for all road users, cyclists and motorists alike. A split second can alter a life’s course.
