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MTBer death on Fromme?

June 10, 2013, 10:10 p.m.
4Runner1
4Runner1
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Joined: Dec. 19, 2010

Tragic. RIP.

June 10, 2013, 10:13 p.m.
dkl
Posts: 798
Joined: Feb. 16, 2010

I'm sorry to hear this! Tragic, tragic event. My thoughts are with the family and friends.

"You know what's wrong with Vancouver? You can't pee off of your own balcony without getting in trouble"
- Phil Gordon

June 10, 2013, 10:25 p.m.
crimptacular
Posts: 72
Joined: April 27, 2013

Wow…I saw all of the SAR vehicles coming down the road just after 6 and thought it seemed strange but had no idea of this until now…my condolences :(

June 10, 2013, 10:27 p.m.
whitehonky
Posts: 1150
Joined: Oct. 31, 2006

So tragic. We are saddened and have thoughts and support going out to the family.

June 10, 2013, 10:28 p.m.
Duncan
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Joined: Sept. 11, 2003

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Idaho+mountain+biker+dies+Lynn+Headwaters+Regional+Park/8505478/story.html

June 10, 2013, 10:33 p.m.
shoredad
Posts: 527
Joined: Dec. 3, 2005

RIP My condolences to the family.. :(

June 10, 2013, 10:36 p.m.
mightyted
Posts: 3
Joined: July 21, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of a brother on Pipeline this afternoon. My condolences to the Family.

I have no idea what really happened or if the rider had been down pipeline before today or not. But it occurs to me that a rider with no experience on pipeline could have mistaken the teeter for a drop. If he was cranking on it to get speed so he could huck off it, and the teeter gave way under him, I can see how he might have hit the ground.

Anyways, maybe a marker near there indicating that its a teeter would be a good idea.

June 10, 2013, 10:37 p.m.
Stuminator
Stuminator
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Joined: April 10, 2005

RIP, riding brother. People, this could happen to any one of us. Be careful out there.

Thread killer

June 10, 2013, 11:35 p.m.
fergs
Posts: 1882
Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

Such a stupid tragedy :( RIP. My thoughts are with his family.

f e r g s :canada:

June 11, 2013, 12:47 a.m.
mthomaslee
Posts: 18
Joined: March 28, 2012

Was up there today around 5:30, and was hoping it was just some police work going on. Hearts and thoughts with the rider's family. RIP.

June 11, 2013, 6:06 a.m.
Heavy-Pedal
Posts: 0
Joined: Sept. 12, 2009

RIP.

June 11, 2013, 7:24 a.m.
vancouvergnome
Posts: 22
Joined: Sept. 25, 2012

Very sad news. R.I.P.

June 11, 2013, 7:36 a.m.
Mishtar
Posts: 297
Joined: June 20, 2006

Wow, this is a sad, my condolences to the family and friends as well as the rider who discovered him.

RIP

June 11, 2013, 7:49 a.m.
Straw
Straw
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Joined: Jan. 18, 2004

That's sad. His family will be in turmoil at the moment.

Ghost Bikes (not the brand) exist to remind people of deaths by bicycle. I don't think they're as useful in the woods as they are on the streets, but I wonder if some type of memorial is in order?

June 11, 2013, 8:08 a.m.
FlipFantasia
FlipFantasia
Posts: 160
Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

My condolences to the friends and family of the fallen rider. Being someone who rides alone a lot lately, this weighs heavily on my mind. Stay safe out there everyone, make it home every ride.

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