Don't ride near trees
12-23-20, 11:27 PM
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Don't ride near trees
Port Angeles – A man in his 60s was struck by a falling tree Tuesday as he rode his bicycle inside Olympic National Park. His injuries, described by a paramedic as traumatic, were severe enough that rescuers decided the best course of action was to call in a Life Flight helicopter rather than try to move him. Photos provided by Clallam 2 Fire Rescue show the man’s bike was crushed beyond repair.
https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2020...national-park/
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12-23-20, 11:27 PM
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It's a terrible shame what happened to that bike. 
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12-24-20, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
Don't ride near trees
I cycle a lot, and run the risk of being hit by a truck, or being bitten by a snake. But my increased fitness level will result in a longer life if nothing like that happens. Most importantly I am having fun.
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Bike ? Who cares about that bike . There was a person on the bike.
12-24-20, 07:25 AM
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If I stopped riding near trees, I'd have to stop riding completely.
12-24-20, 08:14 AM
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While riding the local mup once, heard a tree falling. Helluva loud cracking noise!! Stopped and looked around to make sure it wasn't headed towards me or the path. Couldn't tell where the tree fell. Sounded close, but didn't see it. Hope he recupes quickly-hurts to even think of the damage a tree could cause.
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
Port Angeles – A man in his 60s was struck by a falling tree Tuesday as he rode his bicycle inside Olympic National Park. His injuries, described by a paramedic as traumatic, were severe enough that rescuers decided the best course of action was to call in a Life Flight helicopter rather than try to move him. Photos provided by Clallam 2 Fire Rescue show the man’s bike was crushed beyond repair.
https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2020...national-park/
https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2020...national-park/
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Sacramento is said to have the densest urban forest in the country. People are seriously injured or killed every by falling trees every year. It’s no joke.
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12-24-20, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
It's a terrible shame what happened to that bike.
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12-24-20, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by freeranger
While riding the local mup once, heard a tree falling. Helluva loud cracking noise!! Stopped and looked around to make sure it wasn't headed towards me or the path. Couldn't tell where the tree fell. Sounded close, but didn't see it. Hope he recupes quickly-hurts to even think of the damage a tree could cause.
Happy holidays all you 2wheelers and may all your crashes be minor. It's got to be better next year.
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12-25-20, 11:15 AM
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Another thing to worry about:
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12-25-20, 03:04 PM
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IIRC, on much of the Natchez Trace the trees were a ways back from the road. Not so great when you're wanting a sliver of shade.
