This weekend a fellow biker almost lost his life on wws rd. A group of us were playing in the twisties when we came across a group of bikes on the side of the road. As I slowed I realized I recognized 2 of the bikes.
Guess they came up to a sweeping right hand turn. Bike 1st came up to the turn too hot and missed the turn completely. Flew off the side of the mountain at 60 mph. Good 15 ft drop. Bike hits a tree and go to pieces. Almost takes out another rider going the other way. 2nd bike following to close was able to scrub some speed but ended up falling over the edge.
Bike 1 was life flighted out. He was complaining of back pain and couldn't walk. Bike 2 was able to ride away untouched. Bike not so much.
Its that time of year around here. Spring hits and all the rookies start to crash.
Speedy recovery to the injured rider.
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