[fnfalman]

The crane operator on our jobsite just got killed this 4th July weekend riding his Harley. Booze & riding don't mix. Apparently he went off the road while riding the switchbacks with a few in him.

 

[kato4moto]

And I heard from a reliable source that a 49-year-old participant died due to heat-related issues while competing in the 12-hour race at Glen Helen. Haven't seen anything in the papers about it, though. At least this guy probably wasn't drinking alcohol.

 

[DaisyCutter]

Originally posted by kato4moto
And I heard from a reliable source that a 49-year-old participant died due to heat-related issues while competing in the 12-hour race at Glen Helen. Haven't seen anything in the papers about it, though. At least this guy probably wasn't drinking alcohol.

I wouldn't doubt it. I've gotten off my bike after a few 3-hour races to find that I can't hardly walk or talk. Ironically, when you're in race mode you don't notice how spent you really are.

Generally I crawl under my truck and pass out for a few hours, really.



FALman, sorry for the loss. It's a damn shame that something as fun as steetbikes has to be so risky. Did your buddy go quick or did he end up spending hours in excrutiating pain, wadded-up at the base of a mountain? What was the nature of the mortal injury, head trauma? bleeding? Prayers to his family.

 

[fnfalman]

We're still trying to find out the specifics but apparently he died instantly. That much we know. We weren't tight but he was a good guy and a good worker.

 

[wolfy692005]

was in key west for the 4th and saw a biker down down.. news is they died.. it didnt look good.. they were not at fault...