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Old January 8th 14, 04:41 AM posted to alt.mountain-bike
Mike Vandeman[_4_]
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Default WHOOPS! Injured mountain biker airlifted to hospital

As far as I can tell, the mountain bikers are totally silent on the subject of these horrific accidents, and what they imply about the danger of mountain biking. Am I wrong?

Mike


http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/injur...pital/5/178452

Injured mountain biker airlifted to hospital

Saturday, 4 January, 2014 - 10:51

This morning (Jan 4th) at approximately 9.30am the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the scene of a mountain bike accident in forestry near Thorpe in the Motueka Valley. A 66 year old male from the area crashed while riding, landing heavily, sustaining injuries to his ribs. The rider was assessed by the helicopters onboard intensive care paramedic before being flown to Nelson Hospital for further treatment.
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