While riding last night with a few of us, Mike hit the solid metal bar sticking up out of the ground on the bike path leading from Rockport down to Afton Road. We were going downhill at about 15-20MPH. He sailed a good 20 feet in the air and landed on his shoulder. After several X Rays and spending a few hours in the Emergency Room, they sent him home. Nothing got broken but his helmet. Alison spoke to him today and he's sore and very lucky that nothing is broken.
Please be careful riding that bike path from Rockport down to Afton road. We all know that post is there. Also another good reason to wear a helmet. Mike's helmet got broken from the impact but saved him from a sure head injury.
Anyone know who we can talk to about getting that thing removed? I see no purpose for it. I know it is in the middle of the path and I am sure the city believes that as long as people are staying right it is not an issue, but if it's not being used to gate off the trail then my belief is that it needs to be removed.
Please forward a phone number or email address if anyone knows who is the person that would make that decision.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
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