Rock It Takes Another Rider Today

[tink bell]

Ken is no rookie. He was sending it big in whistler at gravity camp in aug.

Scott, if you get to see him again give him a hug for me, would ya?

[mtnkitty]

I wish only the best for Ken. Hope he recovers well and quickly, and thanks for the update.

Much healing vibes are being sent his way.

[CPATCRASH]

Shit! It just goes to show that it can happen to anyone at any time. Hope everything turns out OK.

[silverspot]

Originally Posted by slayer

Prayers go out to him and his family. I hope everything turns out O.K..

Do you know what kind of helmet he was wearing?

He was wearing a Giro Xen I believe. Cracked it in half on the back.

Originally Posted by Dukeneverwinter

what were the circumstances? Rookie? bad line?

Def not a rookie. He's been down Rock-it hundreds of times. Just got to the last part of the rock section and piled hard. I didn't see him go down as I was farther behind.

Originally Posted by tink bell

Ken is no rookie. He was sending it big in whistler at gravity camp in aug.

Scott, if you get to see him again give him a hug for me, would ya?

Will do Tink. I'm going to try to get back to the hospital this afternoon.

Peace -

[project_d]

Wow. I'm kinda in shock.

That last bit of the rock garden is pretty sketchy. It's the one part that if you're wrong, you're gonna be in a lot of pain. I've been lucky several times there hauling through it without touching the brakes. I guess all I can say is that I hope he heals 101%, and that he's out biking again soon. My prayers today are for him and his family.

[chongoblanco]

Wow! sad to hear about your friend. Glad he was wearing a helmet. Prayers and vibes to him and his Family.

[Abui]

Best wishes for Ken recovering from a very serious condition.

[rq1]

Ventilator.... Damn I'm sorry for your friend. I've been through a similar scenario. Its definitely a very serious situation. I'll pray for everyone involved.

[scruffylooking]

Praying for Ken and his family.

[G-MONEY]

Originally Posted by silverspot

I received an update from his wife this morning:
He is having surgery - swelling and bleeding on his brain; not breathing on his own (sounds like he's hooked up to a ventilator).

Be careful out there guys and gals. Hard ground is a respecter of no one.

I'll update later as I receive more info...

And thanks for the prayers, much appreciated.

Peace -

Don't know you or your friend, but every time I read or hear about a downed rider I feel a connection. This is absolutely horrible. I wish your friend all the best and a speedy recovery. +1 on everyone being careful. Very humbling indeed.

[ebenke]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Ken and his family.

Let us know if there is anything that can be done for him or family during his recovery period. Help around the house, food, whatever...

[Marshall Willanholly]

I'm really sorry to hear about this. Ken is a good rider and a great guy. Hope he can make a quick and full recovery.

[Vince]

Healing vibes, will pray for him and his family

[chupacabra]

Prayed for Ken, Family, and care givers.

[SheDevil]

Best wishes to him and his family....very sad story to read.

[4xdave]

Man that sux. I hope he heals up soon.


Ive gone OTB in that same spot. A few buddies have done the same, even taco'd a front wheel. Its not a good place to land.

[ODB]

Hope everything turns out OK. Terrible to hear stories like this.

[panteratwork]

Healing vibes, Hope he pulls trough..

[whybother]

head injuries are no joke. sorry to hear about your buddy. hope he turns out better than my sister. (recovery or death) living somewhere in the middle isn't good for anyone.

[ggwest]

I will be praying for Ken. My teenage son had a brain injury and spent 10 days in ICU. The waiting and the unknown is very hard.