Kasper Woolley out of Whistler EWS after Freak Pump Track Accident

 Sad news Remember to look up, before you drop in.

 If this is the one at fitzsimmons creek by the skatepark and dj's there is an elevated start and the track is downhill. Riders have been known to start on the bike path and hit it backwards/jump into it with momentum, which might be what happened.

 @dirtpedaler: it happened in Pemberton.

 Assuming it's this one, it looks like a typical multi direction / line pump track to me. Maybe directional arrows were painted on every few feet after the photo was taken? Shitty accident though and hope both parties recover quickly! www.facebook.com/thecoastalcrew/photos/pcb.10159201606938842/10159201606693842

 There is a directional pump track local to me. Painted arrows and signage make it very clear. Still always going to be kids stopped or whatever though

 @wake-n-rake: not trying to take away from the bummer of a situation by any means. I basically got to the point I only ride pump tracks before 830 in the morning for safety reasons.

 The direction of use is defined by the users. But if someone is already on track its pretty shit to drop in going the opposite way. Which is how I read the story.

 Pretty much all the new ashphalt ones going in have an intended direction with arrows painted and the velo ones I've been too the corners work better if you follow the arrows. Obviously they can be ridden the other direction but general etiquette when it's more than just you there is to follow the arrows

 It becomes directional when another rider is already using it. Which I think is what he's suggesting here.

 Heal well

 Healingness to u

 @melikebike74: Steve was in a head on collision in the woods

 @mxmtb: Ya, the head on part is what I was getting at.

 @melikebike74: Stevie passed head on with a friend of his when they were rushing around on Doumont logging roads trying to help an injured mountain biker. I believe Stevie was on the way back to the injured rider and his friend, while his friend was heading out to check on Stevies status. Came around a bend and collided.

There is a memorial on Doumont in the spot it happened. My friend was unfortunate enough to be the person to find Stevie and his injured friend..

 @gnarnaimo: wow very unfortunate incident. I supposed he crashed onto the woods or something similar...Very sad.

 @gnarnaimo: i remember the day, walking into the LBS (the staff knew him personally) and it was so depressing. still is.

 @gnarnaimo: Thanks for that; I was (obviously) never too clear on it all. I guess he's on the mind more so these days with all that Finn had before him. A legendary effort in so many ways. (Hopefully Kasper is rolling again soon!)

 Skate park rules, the person who dropped in first has the right of way. Its called snaking. If someone else is running a line you wait. I've never been to a pump track that has people going two directions at the same time, and I will never ride a track that has people going two different directions at the same time.

 I think every pump track I've been to has been directional. You can get transfers which set you up for some parts "backwards" but they'll typically have a direction they work well in and one they don't.

 I’m not sure they are intentionally leaving that out. Mike is simply reposting what is on Kaspers instagram. With no way of knowing who the other rider was, there isn’t really any way to get an update on their condition.

 I’m curious to know…how did the other rider fare?

 @BenLow2019: other guy is injured as well with the same story about some guy going the wrong direction on the pump track lmao

 @Frowzy: Injuries aren’t funny but perspectives sure are, dang lol

 @jeffrocx: I gave you an upvote

 @jeffrocx: it's all about the delivery

 You get an upvote from me. My preferred line is “I hate people.” Or sometimes I’ll paraphrase norm from cheers and say “people. Can’t live with ‘em… pass the beer nuts.”

 @jeffrocx: I upvoted but I've never seen that pump track. Is it obvious which way is right if you aren't a local?

 Thanks guys, glad I can always count on Pinkbike comments for some solid, rational commentary.

 @boopiejones: . Cliff Calvin on beer and brain cells: "Well ya see, Norm, it’s like this… A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That’s why you always feel smarter after a few beers.”

-Cliff Clavin"

 @bman33: I do quite enjoy this explanation, makes more sense after a few beers.

 @jeffrocx: Cheers was such a classic show. Dated clothing, but much of the humor holds up

 Just wanna make it clear that this is a joke. Absolutely gutting for him, hope he heals up quick