Mountain Biking - Bad news for Wade...

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dirtbikedude
11-28-02, 07:24 AM
Wade Simmons Injured ... AHHH!
Wade crashed after attempting a 48 foot ravine gap. A very "sick" stunt on all accounts(do we expect anything less from the King?) He was filming a new stunt on the North Shore for Todd "Digger" Fiander.
A 5 hour operation inserted a rod in through the top of his femur all the way to the bottom and screwed at both ends. A very routine procedure which they expect 100% recovery from. Walking in six weeks, biking in six months.

Well lets hope him the best but we should get some good video footage. It would be nice to see some new carnage:D .

Slainte:beer:


Maelstrom
11-28-02, 11:12 AM
He is midway through recovery...I caught a glimpse of him at the freeride event here in whistler at the end of the season...he is well on his way to be the freeriding god again :)

PeterG1185
11-28-02, 11:15 AM
that happened about 3 maby 4 mos ago


dirtbikedude
11-28-02, 11:21 AM
I just read about it today. I did not think it would keep him down. Love watching the sick stuff he does. Very inspiring watching him ride. Gives me confidence, thinking if he can pull those huge drops and gaps off I should have no problem with the smaller stuff.


Slainte:beer:

Maelstrom
11-29-02, 09:47 AM
He is truly a gifted rider. Smooth a butter and goes as big as anyone. Just plain amazing, I can't wait to hear about him riding again :)