accident yesterday

MountainMonster

Morning all!

I kindla ask you all to keep my father in law in your prayers over the next few weeks.

Yesterday while out riding, while coming through a corner at about 55kmh, my father in laws back wheel slipped on some gravel causing him to crash. He landed firectly on his head, and is in intensive care in the hospital, and will be for the next few weeks. Due to having landed on his head, he has severe brain swelling, as well as a few broken bones and numorous contusions on his body.

He is an amazing rider, and person, I really hope he gets back in full working order as quickly as possible. Please keep him in your prayers!

Many thanks,
Sean

LeicesterLad

Really sorry to hear that mate!

Just another reminder that goes to show how dangerous this sport is, whether it be a pro-tour race, or a sunday club run, the danger is always there.

I wish him a full and speedy recovery

micken

Best of luck to your father in law. Hope he pulls through and makes a full recovery.

thegreatdivide

All the best to him. I hope he makes a full recovery and is back on his bike soon.

StanwaySteve62

All the best to him.
Helmet?

kingrollo

Best wishes to your father.

Keith1983

Sorry to hear this Mountain Monster. I hope your father in law makes a swift and full recovery.

brucie45

Sorry to hear this news. Hope he makes a fast and full recovery.

gregster10217

Best wishes to him. Hope he gets better soon.

MountainMonster

Thanks everyone!

He was wearing a helmet, we always ride with them because of the danger. We'd be in a completely different situation if he wasn't wearing his.

Thanks though guys and gals!

bompington

Can I (optimistically perhaps) make a polite suggestion that this thread is about concern for someone's badly injured relative, not the old helmet debate, which would be totally inappropriate here.

Hope things go well for him MM, I for one am praying for him.

mattward1979

Good luck to him and I wish him a speedy recovery!!

Did his bike make it?

MountainMonster

Surprisingly, his bike was completely alright. A small dent on the top tube, but otherwise everything was perfectly fine. Had to walk it home yesterday, and gave it a full check through and not even scratches on derailleur.

The crazy old man is asking about his bike, and when he found out it was fine, he cracked a smile. His brain works in weird ways sometimes! Biking is his life, and I hope he manages to get back on. It would kill him not being able to cycle! Just gotta convince the mother in law to allow him back on one!

God speed to him!

Rich Hcp

Hope the recovery continues, at least he smiled when the bike was OK

Best of luck

MountainMonster

Just been to visit him, things are looking a bit more on the up. Doctors say he will make a full recovery, but we need to be careful during this week as to not stress his brain, as there is now a blood clot inside, and if he gets too stressed it most likely won't go away. At least that is my understanding of the situation. He will be ok though.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers everyone.

Thebigbee

bompington wrote:

Can I (optimistically perhaps) make a polite suggestion that this thread is about concern for someone's badly injured relative, not the old helmet debate, which would be totally inappropriate here.

Hope things go well for him MM, I for one am praying for him.

I completely understand your point but judging by the injuries the first thing I thought was "helmet"?

As the OP said, they always wear helmets and he didn't want to think what the result could have been without one.

FYI -- I have a helmet but have never worn it. It is made by Bell and that is apt because that is what I feel like.

However reading posts like this makes me think I should swallow my pride and start wearing it.

Anyway - wishing your father in law the best for a successful recovery.

MountainMonster

Many thanks for the wishes.

All I will say about helmets is a crash can happen at any speed, any terrain, any cirumstances. I was speaking with mother in law, and her friends husband also crashed this week and ended up in hospital. We were really pushing our limits when the crash with my father in law happened, but the in laws friends husband crashed going 8kmh and landed himself in the hospital. One silly tiny mistake and you never know what can happen.

It is your choice not to wear a helmet, I don't recommend not wearing one, but everyone has freedom of choice, and if that is your choice and you are fine with the risk, as long as your riding, who cares!

Anonymous

Thank god he's going to be OK!

All the best to him for a speedy recovery mate.

fludey

Sorry to hear about crashing out, sounds like he is on the mend so wish him a speedy return to the bike.

ShutUpLegs

Best wishes and hopes for a full and speedy recovery

Too old for this

Hope the recovery continues and the mother in law understands that the bike rides will be part of his recovery

MountainMonster

Too old for this wrote:

Hope the recovery continues and the mother in law understands that the bike rides will be part of his recovery

Since Gunter is in the hospital, i'm taking up the slack for him around their house. Had a long talk with her this morning, about not feeling bad or worried when he goes riding. Seemed to work, she even encouraged us to ride together more. Sounds win to me!

Also since i'm spending so much taking care of his hound, he has just given me a few shiny bling parts for my bike as a thank you gift. Seven more wins!