Mountain Biking - Brian Lopes Seriously injured in offroad accident.

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Dannihilator
03-02-04, 07:40 PM
Source: stiksandstones.com

Savannah, GA; Sunday Feb 29th started off as another great day for Mountain Bike Champion Brian Lopes, as he was visiting with friends in Savannah , GA.

While participating in some off-road activities aboard a Yamaha "Mule" 4- wheel side by side cart , the vehicle lost traction and rolled over catching his left leg between the ground and the roll cage breaking his left tibia (shin). Brian suffered an open compound fracture and is currently at the Memorial Hospital of Savannah having surgery to repair the broken Tibia. Doctors expect to see him back on his feet in three months. For more info contact Paula Lopes at paula@brianlopes.com


Jim311
03-02-04, 08:36 PM
That's unfortunate. This should serve as a reminder as to our own mortality. Even big-air gods like Lopes are still mortal! Accidents happen to the best of us. I'm sure he'll be back on his bike in no time.