Biker down (Paekakariki Hill, 5 May)

**Vagabond** · 5th May 2007, 20:32

Sure hope he has a quick and full recovery!

**quickbuck** · 5th May 2007, 20:41

Originally Posted by lewis_walker

What stupidity is it in us that causes us to willingly enter a situation that puts our life at the toss of a dice?

It is called danger, and if it wasn't dangerous or at least a little exciting none of us would do it.

Good on you lewis for picking Glen up.

Matt, must have been a shock to read about your dads accident on here.
I'm glad he is going to be okay.

One thing though, watch his head (or get him to) for a few days/ weeks. The concussion thing can be nasty!
Hope he is 100% soon.

**beyond** · 5th May 2007, 21:29

Real pleased it sounds like he will be ok.

Look after him and keep an eye on him.

There's a lot of this about lately

**lewis_walker** · 5th May 2007, 21:59

Originally Posted by quickbuck

It is called danger, and if it wasn't dangerous or at least a little exciting none of us would do it.

Well for me - I like the sensation of speed and acceleration and I enjoy taking a bend smoothly and at pace, scraping pegs a little and lining up right for the next bend.

I don't need the extra buzz of possibly dying by crashing into a car around a blind bend to add to the enjoyment. Your life is worth more than a quick thrill and to be honest if you need the risk of death to get excited then there's some serious psychological readjustment needed.

PS. Please understand what I've said bears no connection to the incident that spawned this thread - it just caused me to reflect on my own riding.

**klingon** · 5th May 2007, 22:33

Originally Posted by MattRSK

Hey, thanks for looking after my Dad. I just heard that he has no broken bones and will be home tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone for their kind offers.

Matt

Oh my goodness, that's such good news! I was holding my breath between reading Lewis's first post and your one, Matt. Thanks for taking the time to let us know he's ok, at a time that must be pretty stressful for you.

Sooooo glad to hear he's going to be ok. Look after him and give him some big KB hugs from all of us!

**one-speed** · 5th May 2007, 22:39

sad to here

**ruphus** · 5th May 2007, 22:51

All the best to Matt and Glen. Hope you make a speedy and full recovery.

**chanceyy** · 5th May 2007, 22:54

Matt glad your dad is going to be ok .. not a good way to find out for sure .. but then no way is a good way ..

& make sure you take care of yourself buddy .. btw long time no see

**dogsnbikes** · 5th May 2007, 22:58

thoughts to you all no way is a good way but it happens

just glad he is ok and will be home

**Steam** · 5th May 2007, 23:46

Glad to hear he's okay!
This is exactly why I don't like people posting crash reports, because I fear one day I'll be reading about my brother, and find out that way. Or he'll fear for me. I HATE that worry, not knowing who it is.

**riffer** · 6th May 2007, 06:57

Glad to hear your dad's okay-ish Matt.

My apologies if anything I said upset anyone.

**Grahameeboy** · 6th May 2007, 07:06

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

*HuggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggZ* Matt.. Let me know how things are soon as you know hon....

People should refrain from posting full info.. Not being harsh but in this situation the son (Matt) did not yet know... I can only imagine how he must be feeling right now...

Am in 2 minds when it comes to injury............surely it is best that Matt knew about his Dad asap.....only Matt can really answer that I guess.