Female bike crash

[spdu4ia]

Someone here? Glad she's ok.

http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18973843?source=rss

[Squisha]

Article indicates the SUV in the oncoming lane saw what was happening and slowed almost to a stop. +1 for attendant cagers!

[jrthomas6]

+1 to rider for wearing gear!

[Depths_of_Mind]

-1 for target fixation :(

[TinkerinWstuff]

+1 for chicks on bikes

[Snowman]

+1 for chicks on bikesJust +1?

[BC14]

Just +1?
Wouldn't it be +2? :boobies:

[Mother Goose]

Does Angela have a sister? Cause I think that's her last name. Sean??

[UglyDogRacing]

Does Angela have a sister? Cause I think that's her last name. Sean??

That's what I was thinking. Same last name as Angela.

[Sean]

Yes, that is Angela's little sister. She is in stable/good condition but still at the hospital. Hopefully, they will release her today or tomorrow. And yes, she was wearing all of her gear, and it saved her life.

[cptschlongenheimer]

Please tell her the CSC wishes her a speedy recovery...

[~Barn~]

Wow... glad this didn't turn out worse!

[McVaaahhh]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

+1000 for wearing gear

+100000000 for chicks on bikes. :boobies:

[Sean]

Please tell her the CSC wishes her a speedy recovery...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
:up: Thanks guys!

[aerofaze]

Glad to hear angab's little sis is ok!

[angab]

Thanks for all the well-wishes...we appreciate it! :)

[Sean]

Just wanted to thank everybody for the positive thoughts and well wishes. Just an update, she is out of the hospital and doing fine. She feels pretty beat up, but the only serious injury she sustained is tearing her ACL and a few tendons in her left knee. In other words, she was VERY lucky. The crash was rider error. Going into a corner too hot with a side order of target fixation. Mistakes that are very common among new riders and people on this board.

But the one thing to learn from all of this, is wear your gear! And wear all of it. And have good gear too, your life may depend on it. She was very lucky to have a good Shoei helmet, good textile jacket and good boots. Most importantly, and this is what most of us don't wear, she had good riding pants. If it weren't for the riding pants she would be in serious pain right now and having multiple skin graphs. Her pants were textile, and they held up like a champ! So for all of you motogp rookie of the year canyon riders, wear good pants.

[mastap07]

awesome to hear that she came out alive and not too beat up! major props to her for wearing all the gear even in the heat. i know a lot of people (my brother included) that would wear jacket and helmet but shorts....???? he finally just bought pants yesterday i just hope he wears them. the healing might be a long process but its much better than the other outcome!

[Sully]

Glad she is ok!

[Sean]

Here is link with a few images (for those who want to see).
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2011/09/25/motorcycle-crashes-into-suv-near-nederland/

And here's one from our personal collection. I'm no expert, but I don't think that the front tire is supposed to be touching the rear brake?
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/photo.jpg

The only reason I'm posting these, is because I'm hope it helps educate some of us. I know that there were (not are) a lot of times that I've gone into the canyon in my work khaki's and it's stupid, don't do it. Remember the saying, "dress for the crash, not the ride." :up:

[willb003]

Holy sheeet!

Glad she is ok!

Do you think she will continue to ride?

[deadline]

WOW! She survived THAT?.... This is serious....

[Ghost]

Wow, glad she made it out of that relatively unscathed...

[usmcab35]

That might buff out... might need suspension adjusted? Glad to hear shes ok and glad she was wearing gear, looks like it made a big difference in the outcome..

[Depths_of_Mind]

I am very glad she is ok (at least mostly) and nothing life threatening!

[Sean]

Do you think she will continue to ride?
It's a little to soon to say. If I had to guess, I'd say she'll get back on a bike...just not today. :lol:

(Good to see you on here, Will)

Glad to hear shes ok and glad she was wearing gear, looks like it made a big difference in the outcome..Correction, it MADE the difference. If it weren't for luck and good gear, she'd be dead.

[usmcab35]

It's a little to soon to say. If I had to guess, I'd say she'll get back on a bike...just not today. :lol:

(Good to see you on here, Will)
Correction, it MADE the difference. If it weren't for luck and good gear, she'd be dead.

yea that was what i was trying to say.... hope she heals up soon!!

[Sean]

yea that was what i was trying to say.... hope she heals up soon!!I know, I was just clearing it up for others. Thanks Eugene! :up:

[OUTLAWD]

wow...just saw this today...glad she is OK

[thankgod]

lot's 'o' people crashing lately...:think: plus they cited her!??!! WTF!? like her hospital bills arn't enough, poor girl.

[Sean]

wow...just saw this today...glad she is OK
Thanks Dave. Yeah, she's okay. Going into knee surgery on Thursday. it'll be a long road to full recovery, but hey, at least there is a recovery!

lot's 'o' people crashing lately...:think: plus they cited her!??!! WTF!? like her hospital bills arn't enough, poor girl.
Yup, she was laying in the ER, basically not knowing which way is up with dried blood on her face, and the guy is explaining how she has to appear in court. I'm not a cop hater, but I may have informed him of my thoughts on his actions (in a fairly non-dick way, while still getting my point across). :roll:

[Ninja2]

I hope the surgery will go well, and that Andrea will have a speedy and full recovery. Looking at the bike, things could have been a lot worse. Sobering, but helpful, reminder of what can happen riding a bike.

[Sean]

Sobering, but helpful, reminder of what can happen riding a bike.I agree, it really helps keep things in check.

Thanks for the positive thoughts! :up:

[MetaLord 9]

Holy crap, I'm really glad she's alright! Most wrecks that look like that don't have good endings.

oh, and as for the bike, Honda Polish will fix that right up.

[aerofaze]

... Yup, she was laying in the ER, basically not knowing which way is up with dried blood on her face, and the guy is explaining how she has to appear in court. I'm not a cop hater, but I may have informed him of my thoughts on his actions (in a fairly non-dick way, while still getting my point across). :roll:

My colleague had to go through a similar thing. In her bike crash, it was a one-vehicle accident that didn't block traffic. An ambulance picked her up before any LEO's appeared at the scene, but while waiting at the hospital a cop decided to show up to cite and fine her for "failure to keep vehicle upright."

Anyway, glad Andrea is ok for the most part. It appears she does not suffer from a lack knowing people who'll help her get back on two wheels!

[Sean]

oh, and as for the bike, Honda Polish will fix that right up.If Honda Polish can't fix it, it don't need no fixin'! :arrr:


My colleague had to go through a similar thing. In her bike crash, it was a one-vehicle accident that didn't block traffic. An ambulance picked her up before any LEO's appeared at the scene, but while waiting at the hospital a cop decided to show up to cite and fine her for "failure to keep vehicle upright."Very similar situation. I guess it is, what it is.

[rforsythe]

That tire looks a couple psi low. :)

Glad she's alright!

[Sean]

That tire looks a couple psi low. :)
Yeah, there's an air leak somewhere, I just can't find it....:think:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/mr7string/tire.jpg

[Wrider]

Looks like you were using the right handed fork stretcher for inverted forks, they're too strong for traditional forks!

[Scatterbrain]

Wow that one looks a bit painful. Glad she's ok.

[bornwildnfree]

Wow, glad she's ok! Here's to a speedy recovery!

[Afrobaron]

Poor little ninja - I used to own one.

Glad she will be able to make the decision to get back on two or not.