Mountain Biker in Manchester Seriously Injured After Motorbike Hit and Run on Trails
A mountain biker riding on purpose built mountain bike trails near Manchester has suffered a serious leg injury after a hit and run involving a "scrambler" motorbike.
The Manchester Evening News reports that the unnamed rider, who is in his 40s, was riding in Philips Park, Whitefield, Bury, when the collision happened at 7:30pm on Monday, May 13.
He collided with one of a group of four motorcycle riders and was thrown to the ground, landing on top of one of the motorbikes. The motorbike riders simply lifted him off the bike and rode away, apparently "showing no regard for the obvious pain the victim was in".
Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses. A spokesperson said: "The pedal cyclist was thrown to the ground in the collision and lay injured on the offender's off-road motorbike. The offender moved the injured man off the motorcycle and fled the scene. The victim suffered serious leg injuries in the collision and required hospital treatment. Unfortunately, there is no further description of the motorbikes or riders."
Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 6108 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Author Info:
Must Read This Week
Sign Up for the Pinkbike Newsletter - All the Biggest, Most Interesting Stories in your Inbox
PB Newsletter Signup
thanks mate, ive got extensive metalwork in my leg now and its starting to heal, ill be back on my bike as soon as the swelling in my knee and ankle has gone down enough to spin a crank. Swelling is from the surgery - they peeled my patella back and hammered a 12inch nail into my tibia WHILE I WAS AWAKE!! hahaha, fun times ;-)
How old were they?