Rider Down on Sat morning ride

[Ricky]

This morning coming back down from nederland on hwy 72 about 2 miles from the bottom, Nick (aka Centrios) went down right in front of me in a corner in a low-side crash. Emergency response was amazing and they were there within only a few minutes of our call.

I've been calling St Anthony Central, which is where the EMTs said they were taking him, but they are telling me that he's not there. Joecycle and I stuck around until the tow truck showed up to get his bike, and I have all the info for him.

There's a possibility he broke his ankle, but he was conscious after the accident, and I'm sure he'll be fine. His bike on the other hand... definitely a total loss.

Here's to a speedy recovery!

[Ricky]

I found him. Looks like they diverted him to Lutheran. Had to call dispatch to find out where they sent him. He was in the middle of getting patched up, so I'll call later and find out how he's doing.

[Sean]

Oh man, nick!!!! I hope you're alright. Heal up man!!!! Thanks webman, Keep us posted.

[dirkterrell]

Nick, hope you're doing ok. Let us know if there's anything we can do for you.

Dirk

[dchd1130]

I found him. Looks like they diverted him to Lutheran. Had to call dispatch to find out where they sent him. He was in the middle of getting patched up, so I'll call later and find out how he's doing.

I guess I should of read this first. I was calling my wife. She works at St. Anthonys Central on the IMCU.

[swademaster]

That sucks. Guess by splitting off early I missed the crash. I didn't feel like stopping for breakfast and I wanted to get a few miles on today.

Heal up quick, Nick.

[Ricky]

Just got off the phone with him. He's ok, but they're just about to run a cat scan on his ankle because they couldn't tell if it was broken or not from the x-ray.

He sounds like he's in good spirits, and his family was there with him. Tow truck driver said that it's a common corner for motorcycle accidents.

My hands are STILL shaking from it all!

[Ricky]

I forgot to include, up until that point, it was a really great ride. Perfect weather, and a killer breakfast in Nederland

[Ricky]

That sucks. Guess by splitting off early I missed the crash. I didn't feel like stopping for breakfast and I wanted to get a few miles on today.

Heal up quick, Nick.

Actually, I'm the only one that didn't miss it. Being that I was at the end of the group, and there was some space between Nick and the riders ahead, nobody else saw it. Joecycle and nick_ninja made it to the bottom and became immediately concerned and headed back up.

[Nick_Ninja]

I hope that Nick doesn't have a broken ankle. Jersey Barricades are not soft like an air-fense. Get better soon Nick.

[tl1000riders]

Sorry to hear about the downed rider. Hope all is well for him and his family. Keep us posted on how he is doing.

[SumoWeezle]

that totally sucks, sorry to hear he went down. Like Dirk said, let us know if there's anything we can do to help out!

[pilot]

So the bike got nicked up pretty bad. Heal up in the nick of time.

[CoPilot]

So the bike got nicked up pretty bad. Heal up in the nick of time.

I like that pun on words!

[McVaaahhh]

Bummer to hear, hope Nick heals up soon!

[Aracheon]

Nick, I wish you a speedy recovery!

[Joecycle]

Heal up quick Nick! Let us know if we can help.

[Joecycle]

Honestly, please don't think I'm preaching.

It was good Nick was wearing full gear. It wasn't leathers, but jacket, pants, boots, helmet, gloves. His forearm of the jacket was shredded and therefore his forearm was scraped but it didnt look like anything more than rugburn. When he finally came to rest his head was up against the jersey wall. I didn't get a good look at the helmet but you get the point.

+1 to you NICK!

[Nick_Ninja]

Post up Nick and let us know how you're doing.

[puckstr]

Heal up Nick. Sorry about your bike but they can be replaced.

[towneh]

yes sir.... those jerzey barriers can be very humbling. the gear, along with the bike can be replaced. i keep my damaged helmet beside my alarm clock to remind me how things were and how they could have been.... Healing takes some time so if you want it to work well, give it the time that it takes. On almost every day, I've got a 3 hour block of time where I can help. Let me know. I will PM my cell (phone) number.
bus_henry %?}

[van-man82]

Hope he has a speedy recovery...

[shadigirl]

Oh man! Hope Nick isn't too bad but what a shame about the bike! Best wishes and if he needs anything, we're all here.

[Nick_Ninja]

So is this guy still with us?