russell g
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| 07/16/2008 10:23 PM |
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Riding through Cherokee tonight I had to stop and help a couple EMT's load a fellow mtn biker on a stretcher with, what is probably, a broken collarbone. He went to catch some air off the little log jump by hogans ftn. Dude was wailin' . He settled down once the demerol kicked in.
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Pepe_Lopez
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| 07/16/2008 10:36 PM |
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| Ouch! You can get some good speed on that thang. He's a true bicyclist now I guess. Just shows you can get hurt bad almost anywhere. |
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Rowbear
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| 07/16/2008 10:37 PM |
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Posted By russell g on 07/16/2008 10:23 PM
Dude was wailin' . He settled down once the demerol kicked in.
was it marvin?
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MEK
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| 07/17/2008 5:59 AM |
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who was it? |
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russell g
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| 07/17/2008 6:34 AM |
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| Was that you MEK? I wouldn't have known either way since I am not sure what you look like, plus being in that neck collar thing makes everyone look the same. If it was you, hope your not too banged up. |
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raybob
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| 07/17/2008 7:18 AM |
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| Yesterday was not the day to ride Cherokee!!! I had a pretty rough washout on higher tire pressure and the guy I was ridin with endo'ed when he met two riders that didn't seem to want to share the trail at 15-20mph. |
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MEK
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| 07/17/2008 8:06 AM |
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Posted By russell g on 07/17/2008 6:34 AM
Was that you MEK? I wouldn't have known either way since I am not sure what you look like, plus being in that neck collar thing makes everyone look the same. If it was you, hope your not too banged up.
Nope, wasn't me.
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1hermit
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| 07/17/2008 8:24 AM |
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| It wasn't me. See, there is at least one advantage to being slow. |
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s0ckeyeus
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| 07/17/2008 8:45 AM |
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I can't afford to get in a crash like that until I get my health insurance figured out.
...especially after that nasty spill I took for my avatar. Ha!
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jlwallen
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| 07/17/2008 9:06 AM |
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man not a truer thing has been said. i passed out when i broke mine. it was NASTY.
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Sean Moore
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| 07/17/2008 11:08 AM |
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Yeah, we rolled up on the crash at Hogans a few minutes after it happened... his friends had it under control but he was in some real pain. Didn't get his name, but I hope he's okay.
On a similar note, has anyone recently gone up the Seneca golf course loop, after crossing the road on the downside of WTL, going towards the foot bridge? There is a foliage covered limb/tree hovering over the trail. I was in the lead, at full throttle, when I went under it. When my helmet hit, it was impaled by a 3-4 inch long spear (limb). After getting yanked off the bike by the strap, the lid split into about 4 pieces. I owe a debt of gratitude to Brad Goldberg and Eric Miller, who were right behind me, and made sure I wasn't bleeding too bad.
Have fun, and be careful out there!
Here is a pic of what was left of the helmet.
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WebGuy
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| 07/17/2008 11:16 AM |
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We had two riders on BikeClicks/Team Louisville go down at this weekend’s Norton Commons Criterium. Both broke collar bones and one was unconscious for a long time and had a really bad concussion.
One happened right in front of me on the last lap in the last turn. My teammate sort of "misjudged" his speed going into the turn, slide out and hit the curb going about 30 mph. Too bad too because we were lined up for a 1, 2 finish. I locked up my wheels and did a little Tokyo Drift around him and still managed to hang onto 3rd.
The other rider is on our female squad. She’s tough as nails and was out drinking with the guys a day later.
Broken clavicles are the mark of a true cyclist
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Pepe_Lopez
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| 07/17/2008 1:47 PM |
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Posted By Sean Moore on 07/17/2008 11:08 AM On a similar note, has anyone recently gone up the Seneca golf course loop, after crossing the road on the downside of WTL, going towards the foot bridge? There is a foliage covered limb/tree hovering over the trail. I was in the lead, at full throttle, when I went under it. When my helmet hit, it was impaled by a 3-4 inch long spear (limb). After getting yanked off the bike by the strap, the lid split into about 4 pieces. I owe a debt of gratitude to Brad Goldberg and Eric Miller, who were right behind me, and made sure I wasn't bleeding too bad.
All the people I ride with have hit there heads on that thing. Knocked G-Man off his bike. It just knocked a little sense into me.
Somebody ought to fix that thing...its hazardous. Next time I'm out there I'll see what I can do, but I don't normally carry a saw with me when I ride.
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1hermit
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| 07/17/2008 1:48 PM |
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Posted By Sean Moore on 07/17/2008 11:08 AM
On a similar note, has anyone recently gone up the Seneca golf course loop, after crossing the road on the downside of WTL, going towards the foot bridge? There is a foliage covered limb/tree hovering over the trail. I was in the lead, at full throttle, when I went under it. When my helmet hit, it was impaled by a 3-4 inch long spear (limb). After getting yanked off the bike by the strap, the lid split into about 4 pieces. I owe a debt of gratitude to Brad Goldberg and Eric Miller, who were right behind me, and made sure I wasn't bleeding too bad.
This "spear" got me last night. It only glanced off my helmet, but it snagged the loop at the top of my Camelbak and nearly pulled me off the bike. Had I been going faster, I'd probably have a real nasty back spasm today--or worse. I tried to break the thing off with my hand but couldn't do it. I should have looked around for a rock to use as a hammer, but I was a bit shaken at having been stopped so suddenly and wasn't thinking as logically as I should have been. |
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TWL
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| 07/17/2008 1:56 PM |
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| Today's inspirational reading is from the Second Book of Bobke Chapter 9 verse 82. And I quote: "I've crashed all over the planet. I've crashed into cars, boats, fences, trees, spectators, teammates, coaches, ditches, cats -- and nothing ever happened. I've been racing mountain bikes for four weeks and so far I've got 18 stitches, a cracked elbow, severed arteries...and lost a busload of skin. I've got to suck it up, man, this is one hard sport." |
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MEK
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| 07/17/2008 4:21 PM |
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Posted By WebGuy on 07/17/2008 11:16 AM
We had two riders on BikeClicks/Team Louisville go down at this weekend’s Norton Commons Criterium. Both broke collar bones and one was unconscious for a long time and had a really bad concussion.
Hey Steve,
That was me talking to Scott Kuiper next to you at the accident. I was gonna say hey but, it was pretty bad timing. I'm just glad she is ok.... Also glad no one went down in the big PUDDLE of blood on the pavement.....
Shit happens ........ If not I wouldn't be here. |
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OCguy
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| 07/17/2008 5:09 PM |
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Posted By Sean Moore on 07/17/2008 11:08 AM When my helmet hit, it was impaled by a 3-4 inch long spear (limb). After getting yanked off the bike by the strap, the lid split into about 4 pieces. Here is a pic of what was left of the helmet.
Helmet-envy!
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RJ Reynolds
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| 07/17/2008 9:20 PM |
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Posted By Sean Moore on 07/17/2008 11:08 AM Yeah, we rolled up on the crash at Hogans a few minutes after it happened... his friends had it under control but he was in some real pain. Didn't get his name, but I hope he's okay. On a similar note, has anyone recently gone up the Seneca golf course loop, after crossing the road on the downside of WTL, going towards the foot bridge? There is a foliage covered limb/tree hovering over the trail. I was in the lead, at full throttle, when I went under it. When my helmet hit, it was impaled by a 3-4 inch long spear (limb). After getting yanked off the bike by the strap, the lid split into about 4 pieces. I owe a debt of gratitude to Brad Goldberg and Eric Miller, who were right behind me, and made sure I wasn't bleeding too bad. Have fun, and be careful out there! Here is a pic of what was left of the helmet.
send that thing off for warranty and see what they say...haha
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pattyh2
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| 07/17/2008 10:46 PM |
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Posted By russell g on 07/16/2008 10:23 PM
Riding through Cherokee tonight I had to stop and help a couple EMT's load a fellow mtn biker on a stretcher with, what is probably, a broken collarbone. He went to catch some air off the little log jump by hogans ftn. Dude was wailin' . He settled down once the demerol kicked in.
I was one of the ones riding with him and I just wanted to say thanks for helping out, and thanks to all who stopped to offer assistance!
He ended up with a broken collarbone, a broken shoulder blade and a couple of fractured ribs. Looks like he will be in the hospital for a couple of days. But all in all he is doing good.
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Gojira
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| 07/17/2008 11:33 PM |
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I hope that cat is doing well. I've seen several nasty spills in the last few weeks at Cherokee. I'm counting the days to when my brother in arms comes back to the trails after his wrist destruction some month ago.
I hate to be the voice of reason (aka negative mf'in goji) but this is why mt. biking is an extreme sport and should not be attempted by a novice or those under the influence of the bong.
Granted I ride to some Marley once in awhile, but hey mon, I'm salty. |
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