Tdrossel13
- Member since Jun 28, 2010
- Male / 32
- Airdrie , Alberta
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Tdrossel13 rachellefrazer's article
Mar 19, 2016 at 3:20
Mar 19, 2016
Pinkbike Poll: Are You Prepared For a Medical Emergency?
I am absolutely clueless concerning first aid, its awful I know it. I haven't hurt myself worse then torn shins or bruised muscles. People I've ridden with haven't been so lucky though. A good friend of mine (first time riding, I was trying to introduce him to mtb.) tried a jump outside his skill ceiling. Over shot the landing, didn't have enough time to slow down before a turn and ran straight into a tree. (If memory serves me right it was on or below Race of Spades for those who ride Moose Mountain, you might know the spot. I honestly can't remember the trail name.) Knocked dead cold. Of course no one knew anything other than to get him to a hospital asap so we carried him down the the mountain. It took us a couple hours to carry him out and to drive to the hospital. Ended up with a severe concussion and hasn't touched a bike since. The worst part is I know the responsibility lies in me with taking someone on a trail they weren't ready for that ended in a friend being seriously injured and scared away from something I couldn't live without.
TL;DR
Make good judgement on a beginner's abilities and don't take them on trails they may not be ready for yet.
Tdrossel13 mmatthews's article
Dec 13, 2013 at 23:29
Dec 13, 2013
Chestermere Bike Park: Opening Spring 2014
I didn't realise this even existed and it reminded me, does anyone know what's happening with the park in Fish Creek?
Tdrossel13 TransRockies-Events's article
Dec 13, 2013 at 23:24
Dec 13, 2013
2014 Singletrack 6: Stage 5 - Golden - Moonrakers
Cool, a place I actually ride often. Good XC trails here.
Tdrossel13 retallacklodge's article
Sep 4, 2013 at 16:08
Sep 4, 2013
Retallack Lodge in September
If I was selling any organ to go ride, I think a lung would be the last one I'd sell. XD