Mancos mountain biker dies in mountain biking accident

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Mancos mountain biker dies in biking accident

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CORTEZ, Colo. * Authorities say a Mancos man killed in a mountain
biking accident on Monday near Cortez was the victim of a tragic
accident.

The Durango Herald reported that Steven Ludemann, 66, died while
riding the popular Phil's World trail system east of Cortez.

Lt. Detective Ted Meador with the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office
says Ludemann was an avid mountain biker. He said the cause of the
accident was unknown.

Meador said the accident took place on a steep dip on the trail. The
coroner conducted an autopsy Tuesday afternoon and said the cause of
death was serious injury to the spinal cord. Ludemann was wearing a
helmet.

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Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com