The loop claims another

Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by gigerrider, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. Drewbaca

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    So, this is what I missed out on? I got paged to come into work right after we got to Parks and Castlewood. Sorry to hear about it. Hope he recovers soon.
     
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    That very last little dirt section just before the golf center almost gets me all the time if I'm taking it fast - very slick loose stones over hardpack on the corner before the pavement. My buddy hit that culvert wrong and broke a collar bone right there as well.
     
  3. BROWNIE

    BROWNIE I'm good at recess!

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    The dirt into and out of the parking lots, lol. Seriously, ask Proraptor.
     
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    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    That sucks. Get well soon
     
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    Complacency.

    Sorry to hear this. Hope he heals soon.





    Moved to Rider Down Forum
     
  6. proraptor

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    Actually the Loop could be beginner friendly and is... just that people ride it fast and out of control; I think because people ride it so much and often that take some of the easy areas for granted. I can think of several spots where I alway see crashes but basically because the rider does something stupid...funny the couple of techical area I seldom see crashes...its usually on the downhills (which by and large are fine) or out in the street that's dangerous. Plus I think alot of new riders go there and end up riding over their heads. If experienced riders get injured... well goes without saying...
     
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    Can you please let me know where these technical sections are that you speak of?
     
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    badgas I like dirt

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    Come on Tom you know where they are, You rode through them last Thursday in the dark with no light on your SS.
     
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    But don't forget, technical doesn't necessarily mean downhill......
     
  11. jasonmason

    jasonmason inebriate savant

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    It couldn't be, could it? The legendary uphill OTB?
     
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    It is haunted...that single trail area before you reach Laguna lake, above that horse trail is haunted. I was riding there and heard someone yell "BOO" and nobody was there at all. Nothing was around and I am 100% sure I heard what I heard. Then weeks later I heard there was a incident in that general location years before. Which would explain a lot.
     
  13. blindman_22

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    Another victim today. Broken clavicle. I'll let him tell his tale.

    Hint black trance advance with lots of red parts (not franze)

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    guero iFroth

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    Wait, wut?
     
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    Alot of loop bashing but a deep rut is a deep rut! I had a grade 3 separation on that same last little section before you get to the street!
     

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