[Deweydude]

When its my turn to go, I can only hope to go out in the same way doing what I love to do the most,

It doesn't get to specific as to what happened but here is the article .

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4008814

R.I.P. Bro my heart and prayers go out to family and friends !
Anyone one have any more info?
The RM thread is here http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159829

 

[Alandrex]

Thats really sad. Too bad the article doesnt go into more deatail as to what happened.

 

[TNC]

Don't worry...

Thats really sad. Too bad the article doesnt go into more deatail as to what happened.

the lawyers will probably hash that out...but I hope not. It's unfortunate when something like that happens at a public trail or big riding venue. Hopefully common sense and logic will prevail.

 

[Kenny C.]

http://www.parkrecord.com/todaysheadlines/ci_4011484

That's a more in-depth article. Sad.

 

[bwolmarans]

R.i.p.

R.i.p.

 

[Deweydude]

the lawyers will probably hash that out...but I hope not. It's unfortunate when something like that happens at a public trail or big riding venue. Hopefully common sense and logic will prevail.

The resort will have its @ss covered legally , thats what that signed waiver is for!
He ignored warning signs and was obviously riding above his skill level and on a rented bike !

Just hope it don't cause resort policy changes due to morality reasons and someone's concience..

 

[TNC]

Wow...

http://www.parkrecord.com/todaysheadlines/ci_4011484

That's a more in-depth article. Sad.

That was a really well done article by that paper. It wasn't full of the usual hand-wringing and vague accusatory stuff you often see. I'm 55 and like to ride some fairly gnarly places, so that kinda comes a little closer to home...though it can happen to anyone. Well, at my age I can think of worse ways to go. You hate to see it, but I'll bet he was having a good time until then.

 

[ajw8899]

He was visiting from arizona, he might not have been used to that type of riding.

 

[merrrrjig]

That happened like a week ago, which is sad, but also, 2 days ago a guy died of a heart attack in the XC race at deer valley

 

[X-Vert]

Very sad.

My co-workers husband passed 2 yrs ago while XC riding. I supposed to hook up with him the following week.

It's not the resort's fault, not the bike manufacturer's, etc... It was a tragedy but things happen. We have no control in life so you must try to live as if everyday could be your last.

God speed.

 

[RobsterCraw]

We do what we love at a risk. Sometimes you gotta pay the man.

 

[Dirtman]

Grim Reminder

That a simple mistake at the wrong time can have serious consequences. Sad, but real. At least he was riding!

 

[Stinkyboy58]

that sux bad.

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

The resort will have its @ss covered legally , thats what that signed waiver is for!
He ignored warning signs and was obviously riding above his skill level and on a rented bike !

Just hope it don't cause resort policy changes due to morality reasons and someone's concience..

ummmmm........a racer at Big bear signed those same docs and still sued.....result....no more Big bear

 

[f0ggy]

its super sad but think about it, why even go on that when your just beginning If he made a worng turn ok you can walk your bike its almost like the guy who got his arm stuck "bewetten a rock and a hard place" its just stupidity not tellin anyone where your going, going alone. However it is every sad

 

[Kenny C.]

ummmmm........a racer at Big bear signed those same docs and still sued.....result....no more Big bear

What kind of idiot judge lets the racer win that case?

 

[acdcfan1283]

that is terrible. But it happens i suppose. just scary to think about. RIP, prayers go out to your family.

 

[ThunderBringer#1]

The guy had a heart attack while racing the marathon XC.