Originally Posted by
H-Bear
Here's an update on the rider who was injured in the park:
Feedback - Accident in the Park
Some of you were held up by a spill near the end of the road through Bastrop Park. I spoke to Matt Kovich, Captain of the Newfield Team who was a short distance behind the rider and stopped to help.
Here is part of the note that Matt sent:
"The EMS told me at the accident that his helmet saved his life – plain and simple. This is a lesson for all of us. The key takeaways are:
- NEVER ride without a helmet
- Ensure your helmet is properly fitted to your head and make sure the strap is tight enough that the helmet does not come off or shift on your head
- If your helmet is older than 3 years old, replace it!! A couple hundred dollars could save your life if you have an unfortunate accident!! I am buying a new helmet this week.
- On down hills, be sure to control your speed at a pace you are comfortable with. With skinny road tires, a couple of pebbles could send you out of control at any rate of speed.
Thanks Matt for sharing the feedback from the EMS.
It turned out that the rider was on Matt's team. Early this week, Matt reported that the rider was in serious condition but the doctors were optimistic about their recovery.
Wow, thanks for the update. That must have been a serious accident. I the rider recovers soon.
You don't need to spend a couple hundred dollars on a helmet. A $30 helmet that fits will protect you just as well as a $200 helmet. The key is to get it fit so that it actually fits.