Kato QR accident

[Vert]

I heard the patrol guy at the bottom of QR say something to the effect of, "he said he heard something snap, let's get an ambulance". Glad you're ok Jason, that looked pretty nasty.

[Gimpy]

Thank you everyone. It was a very tough spot as a rider to change and I saw people wipe out on top just to avoid the bottom activity.THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING including and especially THE RACERS. We all did are part to keep a bad situation from being worse.
Thomas Warner

[KleinCrazy]

You don't argue with course marshals or Bike Patrol..........that's like going 180 MPH during a yellow flag in NASCAR........got it.....get it.....good!!

This is just way to disturbing for me.... Shad making a NASCAR Reference...and applying to to bike racing....

[manual63]

I am disappointed in the racers that argued and that had plenty of "heads up" to listen to you.

This is not the first time this has happened during an MNSCS race. If I am on Patrol and a racer does not listen to my (or another Patrollers or course marshals) commands.......I will get their number and make 100 percent sure they are DQed from the race!

You don't argue with course marshals or Bike Patrol..........that's like going 180 MPH during a yellow flag in NASCAR........got it.....get it.....good!!

[Wiltimbo]

Just another note. Some of the riders came to me after the race to apologize for not walking. They didn't hear/underestand till they were already commited to the drop.

I can definitely respect that...once your committed there is not much you can do besides try to avoid the best you can. I am disappointed in the racers that argued and that had plenty of "heads up" to listen to you.

Thanks to those that apologized...I know it is a tough spot to make that type of decision...I appreciate those that did their best to steer clear!!!

[Wiltimbo]

oops...hit post twice

[kabbie_cache]

Just another note. Some of the riders came to me after the race to apologize for not walking. They didn't hear/underestand till they were already commited to the drop.

[Wiltimbo]

Man, am I glad to hear you are ok. I just got to the QR to see my buddies come down it and saw you crash.

The guy next to me said, "I hope that was a twig I heard snap and not something else."

Well, I guess you've got a "story" now.


On another note, the patrol guys were screaming their heads off for riders to get off their bikes. Most did.

Some didn't.

For those that didn't, keep in mind you can be DNF'd for doing that.

I must say that I was HIGHLY disappointed when I heard that there were riders arguing with the trail marshalls and the bike patrol about walking down the last drop of QR because it would effect their standings...this is NOT COOL!!!

If someone has a neck or back injury YOU DO NOT MOVE THEM!!! Unfortunatly for the other riders that meant getting off you bike so you would not fall on top of the injured rider...yes an inconvienence, but the safer approach.

Bottom line...when the trail marshall tells you to get off and walk, do it!!!

Most riders were respectful and walked down...I know I did and I am not the most sure footed down a steep hill, but I did fine and I got right back on and continued the race. I would rather take a few extra seconds to make sure I don't make a bad situation worse than risk getting DQ'd...which there are a few riders that could have been.

Jason, glad you ok, being a fellow teammate it was tough seeing you laying on the ground!!!

[Soze]

Man, am I glad to hear you are ok. I just got to the QR to see my buddies come down it and saw you crash.

The guy next to me said, "I hope that was a twig I heard snap and not something else."

Well, I guess you've got a "story" now.


On another note, the patrol guys were screaming their heads off for riders to get off their bikes. Most did.

Some didn't.

For those that didn't, keep in mind you can be DNF'd for doing that.

[natehakensak]

Also, if people are more concerned with their race times rather than someones health and safety, GET A LIFE!!!!!

[natehakensak]

If this was the crash during the expert/comp race, I am really glad to hear you are okay. Seeing someone backboarded out of a race is not good. QR is a TOUGH section to walk down, let alone ride; no room for the slightest wheel misplacement. Great to hear you are good to go!

[wannabebrit322]

One really amazing thing about all of you that were racing during Scherman's little tumble down the quick release is how you all cared enough to mention it to his fellow teammates. I was up on the hill trying to catch a few pics of some of our WannaBees and a good number of you told me about the wreck and were genuinely concerned about his wellbeing. It's good to know that during such intense competition, you all are still looking out for one another.

Good race everyone!

-Sam

[Pink Pony]

I'd like to thank all of those who helped me out after my accident on the QR section at Kato. As a precautionary measure, the EMT decided to take me to have some neck x-rays done, and those all came back OK.

Also, thanks to the riders for being considerate of me and the helpers in the area through this section. I hope it didn't affect anyone's race.

Especially, thanks to the mtb patrol rep, Tom Warner and Sarah Williams for helping me out and sticking with me until the EMT's arrived, and getting my gear back to my family.

That section has never been a problem for me, but this time I guess things didn't commit so well when I went down it.

Other than some soreness from the long ride down the hill, I'm doing ok!

Im glad you are ok, i was a bit ahead of you when it happened and i notified the patrol people at the chalet. Seems like they knew about it already.

[kabbie_cache]

Glad to hear everything is where its supposed to be.

Thanks to everyone who helped.

Thanks for all the thanks, glad I could help out.

[Donuts]

Very glad to hear you are OK. I was right behind you when it happened and it was certainly the most impressive crash I've seen in a race. Big thanks to the mtb patrol rep who took control of the situation right away.