This London freeskater will be extra-cautious from now on after being body checked by an open car door.
This London rollerblader and self-proclaimed freeskater got the wind knocked out of him in one of the gnarliest ways possible. Freeskater Jack Tierney was in the zone, rollerblading on the streets and sidewalks of London when out of nowhere and 100 percent Jack’s fault, he was blindsided by a car door he never saw coming.
Check out his post on Instagram below and a tweet showing just the “money shot” below.
this is terrifying & amazing. And also why every athlete everywhere should always be rolling a 360 camera — SO GLAD EVERYONE’S OK(ish) https://t.co/pSt9IVNnQJ pic.twitter.com/VIDxJU270c
— Cody Wanner (@codywanner) December 10, 2019
Presumably, a freeskater’s vibe is a lot like fixed gear riders around the world, without a helmet and skirting the rules of the road, the thrill of maneuvering around busy city streets with steeze (style with ease) is part of the lifestyle.
While I couldn’t locate the letter of the law regarding ‘blading around the U.K., I did come across someone who rollerblades around that area and is knowledgeable on Reddit.
According to this Redditor, it’s not entirely illegal to ride on the road and then transition to the sidewalk, but the name of the game is caution.
While you’re on the street, you should be following the rules of the road. That means going with the flow of traffic, stopping at all intersections when signaled, and certainly not holding onto cars.
When you’re on the sidewalk, yielding to pedestrians is important.
As mentioned, this is 100 percent Jack’s fault. A reasonable person would’ve never seen Jack approaching at such a high-rate of speed and uncommon angle.
As his caption reads, yes, he definitely should play it safe in the future.
When you’re young, you feel invincible. Unfortunately, experience is often the best teacher and is what pushes us to be more cautious for our own survival.
Props to owning up to your mistake, Jack. Skate safely, brother.
