Death on Thompsons Track

[awa355]

Last time I rode Thompsons track was back in 1971. Had my shiney new CT1 175. Ian on his DT 250. Dougie Johnson rode his MX bike. The track hadn't been used for a long time, was over grown to the point of bush bashing through the toitoi's and other over hanging shit.


Doug had a coil of rope wrapped around his waist. We needed it.

The DT 250 is a bloody heavy bike when you're pulling it about 4m up a washout.

The track wasn't used a heck of a lot untill the Trail bike invasion of the 70's.

I guess it's a bit like Queen st these days.

[unstuck]

We have a road(track) down this way that gets really busy like that over summer, people are always getting airlifted out of there. I never go there in summer, unless it is to retreive a bike or 4x4.

[dino3310]

anyone heard How/what happened yet?

[gonzo_akl]

update as reported by the herald
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10862280

[dino3310]

shit only 32

condolences to the Navin family

[Night Falcon]

Sad news alright.



on another note....is it just me or has someone been tampering with this thread? seems like some posts are missing

[NordieBoy]

Sad news alright.



on another note....is it just me or has someone been tampering with this thread? seems like some posts are missing

Yep. Mods have been modding their little hearts out.

[BigAl]

on another note....is it just me or has someone been tampering with this thread? seems like some posts are missing

Yep, mods must have too much time on their hands.

[Motu]

You need some crocodile tears for your post to stay in one of these threads.

[Box'a'bits]

No, I thought some of the comments were out of hand (given the subject & the fact that some people were firing from the hip), & downright rude, & asked for the mods to look into it. Blame me.

[Madness]

It seems that some of what's been left behind is a bit of a dogs breakfast without some of the removed posts to give it context.

[dino3310]

found out through a work mate who's mate is friends with the dude up thompsons, he reckons he was on a quad and had a Heart attack

[cave weta]

Yep. Mods have been modding their little hearts out.

Being a Mod myself - I can see what has been removed even after it has gone - nothing has been deleted by anyone at all here.....

[Waihou Thumper]

Being a Mod myself - I can see what has been removed even after it has gone - nothing has been deleted by anyone at all here.....

actually there has been some comments removed either by a Mod or by the poster.
it is also about time this was laid to rest......Really!
In respect for all people who have lost loved ones.......Do we need the continued de-brief?

[cave weta]

actually there has been some comments removed either by a Mod or by the poster.
it is also about time this was laid to rest......Really!
In respect for all people who have lost loved ones.......Do we need the continued de-brief?

No we dont- not at all- this does not concern us.
FACTS are: A 32 year old dairy farmer died from a heart attack whilst using a piece of farm equipment.
Odd thing is .... Im a Mod- I can see all- and there is no 'deleted post' banner showing between any of the viewable posts.