George W Bush had one hand off his handlebars when he came off his bicycle during last July’s G8 summit, according to newly-published police documents.
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“As the president passed the junction at speed he raised his left arm from the handlebars to wave to the police officers present while shouting ‘Thanks, you guys, for coming’.
“As he did this he lost control of the cycle, falling to the ground, causing both himself and his bicycle to strike (the officer) on the lower legs. (The officer) fell to the ground, striking his head.
“The president continued along the ground for approximately five metres, causing himself a number of abrasions. The officers… then assisted both injured parties.”
Sadly, this isn’t the worst loss-of-control wreck we’ve experienced over the past five years.