Q: Who would ride partway down Crest, then turn around and go back?
A: Someone with five broken ribs, a beat up shoulder, and a pulmonary contusion.

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Thus, if we are to understand the world, we should live somewhere between judgement and amazement — Alfredo Lopez Austin

Who crashed?

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I never would have thought that Harley would end up being my inspiration. (well..maybe a little).

avidtest


"it makes mountain biking fun again"

Ozzer

Well, me.

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Thus, if we are to understand the world, we should live somewhere between judgement and amazement — Alfredo Lopez Austin

Ho Lee crap Dan. That doesn't sound fun at all. Dave has a spot on his couch for you too to heal together.
Sure hope you heal up quickly with as little pain as possible.
Can you give us the where & how it happened. Let me know if you need anything also.

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You never know what tomorrow will bring so go ride your EBike today or walk your pooch
Fear the Yeti
"Go ride your bike today, don't let the old man in.."

Mike

you did that with 5 broken ribs and a pulmonary contusion?
damn bro! heal up quick. injuries suck hairy guevos!

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'the notorious North County Sancho'

Ufft. Sorry to hear. That sucks.

Hope your recovery is as smooth as possible!

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It is not enough to fight for the West; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it's still here. -Edward Abbey

And another answer to “Who does this?” is you! I’m hoping you are fully recovered by now Aaron. Friends followed me back and helped me load my bike and unload it at home. Then I did go to the ER to get checked out, and glad I did. I really needed the painkillers last night, and am doing breathing work with a spirometer. Damn it hurts to get that float up!

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Thus, if we are to understand the world, we should live somewhere between judgement and amazement — Alfredo Lopez Austin

“Friends followed me back and helped me load my bike and unload it at home.“

The rest of us rode on…

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Thank Rick and Carl for me for getting you back to a trailhead.

Bet your ankle’s not bugging you now!

Best piece of busted sh!t recovery gear ever (just slightly above good pain meds)



Lived in that thing for a couple weeks. Luckily I had enough strength in my arms and legs to sit up without activating my core!

Watch out for swelling in your extremities.

OBTW, looks like you missed the line by only an inch and a half and the hump (couldn’t really call it a ridge) that got you was probably invisible in the flat light at the time.

Oh and as a public service…anyone riding Crest since they worked on it…the water bars are now sky launchers so take care…

Hey!

Didn’t mean to imply anything there. I was having such a great time with y’all until suddenly I wasn’t! And in between gasps of pain over every bump on the ride back, I couldn’t help thinking I was missing the best part of the loop. Thanks pard.

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Thus, if we are to understand the world, we should live somewhere between judgement and amazement — Alfredo Lopez Austin

I can second the recliner recommendation.

If you don’t have one, borrow one (I did).

Only way to get any sleep.

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It is not enough to fight for the West; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it's still here. -Edward Abbey

Wow, that sucks. Heal up quick!

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It’s 7:09 California time

best wishes on the recovery.

Dan and I fall off our bikes from a height of three feet (saddle height) and . This guy flies a million ft through the air, crashes, gets back up and sends it.

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It is not enough to fight for the West; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it's still here. -Edward Abbey

Hope you're starting to feel better Dan. While you're on the painkillers, we're not expecting to see any "what are you sippin' on?" pics.

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