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Chris - Flying Brick - down

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3 May 2016 - 10:52am

GAW

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Chris broke his leg in the Baviaans on the long weekend - lost it on the descent at one of the concrete culverts and flipped / spun the bike.

Broken tibia - was wearing GS boots. Bike is fine :-)

We put him in a passing 4x4 and evacuated him to Humansdorp and then from there to PE - they operated to reposition everything and put leg in plaster. He flew home and is in pain but in good spirits.

rgds

Gavin

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3 May 2016 - 10:56am

Craig SexyChef Milne

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Hey Chris

Wishing you a full, painless and speedy recovery.

Craig A Milne

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3 May 2016 - 11:15am

Geoff Russell

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Just spoken to Chris he is in fine spirits but has lots of pain.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

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3 May 2016 - 11:27am

PeterLoubser

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Speedy recovery Chris. We went through Baviaans for the first time a few days before and I can see how easily things can unravel on some of those sections ... fortunately made it ok without too much damage to the bikes.

3 May 2016 - 11:29am

Craig Cauvin

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Wishing you everything of the best for as speedy a recovery as possible Chris.

Craig C

3 May 2016 - 11:56am

zebra

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Thanks for all the well wishes icon_thumleft

Back in CT, lower leg in plaster, not a scratch anywhere else, my leg got broken inside of my BMW GS boots, was admittedly pushing hard for an hour or two, staying closish on John Woods (Wildwoods 690) tail, and then we proceeded OFF the final mountain downhill towards the Patensie-side gate.

(I had on all safety gear, back brace saved my back, neck brace was on, etc)

Lost the 450's front wheel at quite some speed, and fell hard into those angled concrete culverts; I suspect it was that that broke my leg, bike otherwise in v. Good condition , and riding mates bought it down off the mountain . Bike came to a rest facing UPhill, I stood up to pick bike up after 'self-assesment', but leg gave way immediately. Mates came along and got me off the mountain in a passing 4x4.

Learning lesson? I was enjoying the hour or two of fast trail, but ran out of talent/was too fast for my ability down that hill.

Lesson learned, the hard way!

More later
Chris

3 May 2016 - 12:00pm

philip7809

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All the best Chris, Glad you are otherwise OK!!!

Speedy Recovery!

3 May 2016 - 12:04pm

Dave Higgs

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Hi Chris

Wish you a speedy recovery, glad you had the right rider gear on.

All the best

Dave

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3 May 2016 - 12:23pm

zebra

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Dave Higgs wrote:

Hi Chris

Wish you a speedy recovery, glad you had the right rider gear on.

All the best

Dave

Yes, BMW boots, BMW jacket, BMW pants, Leatt braca and Riche gloves.

I DO feel that the in-built back protector PROPERLY saved me from further injury, it did its job beautifully!

Thanks, Chris

3 May 2016 - 1:16pm

Jenski

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Sorry to hear Chris! Speedy recovery lad and may the pain subside RAPIDLY

take care

Jenski

3 May 2016 - 2:29pm

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Zack Burger

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Speedy recovery Chris.

You start the game with a full pot o’ luck and an empty pot o’ experience. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck.

3 May 2016 - 2:33pm

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EddyD

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Hey Chris

Hope you have a speedy recovery - so it's safe to say if you're wearing GS boots then nothing will happen to the bike.

Regards

Ride Safe.

Ed D.

3 May 2016 - 4:03pm

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Rene aka Cheesy

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From Jean and Rene, It could have been worse, however, we do wish you well.

We are able to assist if necessary,should the need arise, shout.

Think before you ink.

Trust is the most valuable asset.

I have the rest of my life to get old.

3 May 2016 - 4:23pm

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Charles Oertel

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Sorry to hear that you are in pain. Speedy recovery Chris, and don't skip the physio.

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3 May 2016 - 9:11pm

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Andyman

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Well done Chris, Glald you are back home in one piece.

Eish, luckily you have a star team back in the shop to look after business.

Please don't be a bane to poor Reinette, just chill, this is a message from yourt body to slow down a bit.

Andyman
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4 May 2016 - 6:44am

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skim

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Hey Chris hope that you get beter soon - it will take at least 6 weeks - spend them well make the rest of the team bring coffee!

Skim

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4 May 2016 - 6:48am

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Neil

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Speedy recovery Chris :-)

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4 May 2016 - 8:59am

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StanH

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Get better soon.

Stan

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4 May 2016 - 10:15am

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Tarryn Beretta

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Hard luck buddy, we all run out of talent at some time or other, so you're not alone!

All the best with a SPEEDY recovery!

Regards Tarryn

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4 May 2016 - 4:45pm

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PeterO

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Sorry to hear that Chris!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. All the best.

If you can dream it you can do it!

8 May 2016 - 8:47pm

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Pepe

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Speedy regovery Chris.

We were in Baviaans during the long weekend, but in 4x4. Saw many bikes, were quite jealous.

Work hard; play hard; never play when you work!

9 May 2016 - 12:32pm

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robyou

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Hope you are up and riding soon

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