Yep, that my A4. Had it for about a month. Perfect way to break it it.
And yes, I did indeed just forget it was there. I had a nice 3 hour ride and as I was leaving the trailhead I opened the sliding cover for the sunroof so I could remind myself the bike was up there. Then I stopped for a monster and got my wife some starbucks. Was cruisin' home in a good mood, Bob Marley on the stereo.
3 little birds my ass Bob! Everything little thing ain't gonna be all right!
No damage to the bike, which is my wife's that I'm riding till I get my new one built. The front tire holder for the rack took the hit. Ripped the front crossbar off and bent the hell out of the tire tray. Other than that the rack system is fine and useable, although from now on I'm putting the bike in the back and leaving the rack for stuff like snowboards and kayaks that don't stick up so high.
I'm just too forgetful. I'm an absent minded professor type. Seriously, I was worried this might happen but told myself I'd be careful. This is only the third time I've used the rack, lol!
Oh well, $500 deductible. :cheers