Serious Bicycle Crash On Group Ride Today

Jump to 4:00 minute point to see when our pace line came to a halt with a bad crash. Rider behind me got tangled up with a teammate who was merging in. Normally this doesn't happen. Poor rider got more injuries from his 24 MPH bicycle crash than some 100 MPH motorcycle crashes. My teammate has a brain hemorrhage, intubated, pneumothorax, multiple fractures and lots of road rash. 13 hours later dude is still in a medically induced coma for safety and healing. Poor guy never moved for 10+ minutes from his awkward crash position, was incoherent and moaned endlessly from the time of crash until the ambulance pulled away with him moaning on a stretcher. Zapped my enthusiasm and put a damper on the day.

[@stefand5034]

Good thing you immediately called 911. My worst crash was on a bike trail too, happened at noon, someone riding on my lane from opposite direction out of a blind curve, crashed head on, he faceplanted, lots of blood on body and face, I had a severe concussion and broken ribs, both of us were incapacitated of calling help. I rode home semi-conscious. Passers-by didn't care for calling help. Be careful out there

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

I raced for 14 years. Was category 2. Never really trained on the bike paths in group rides.

[@dandicristina1389]

@@mylittlepitbull3143 I got to a cat 3 never trained on bike paths either lol they are bunch of clowns

[@mr.eryder9445]

Same.. I rode that bike path hundreds of times over a 15 year span… and it was only to get to and from the Pacific Coast Hwy bike lane, where you could hammer as hard as you could, solo or on a group ride. These dudes are jokers.

[@mountainrun]

I've ridden many thousands of miles for fitness and race training. Never in group rides or on bike paths.

[@Vdeinnar]

Going race mode in a bike path?!? That's dumb, stupid and very irresponsible. Only posers only do that.

[@AdamMcMurry]

Hope the riders recover quickly. A rotating paceline on a bike path seems to me to be inviting trouble. I know these days riders don't like to train on the roads, but riding that fast in a group trading pulls on a multi-use path is just nuts.

[@cup_and_cone]

Conditions dictate speed... Completely inappropriate to ride a 25mph paceline on that narrow shared bike path.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I ride by myself and am afraid to join groups because of stuff like this. Hope your friends recover quickly.

[@cup_and_cone]

In many ways groups are safer than solo because they increase visibility to vehicles.

[@davidcoomber4050]

Always ride alone make my own pace and stay away from trouble as much as possible

[@MrRealpainter]

I ride trails all the time and run into the same "Tour de Idiots" like you almost every time out.

[@markdalton3900]

yeah ! me also they had a 8 bike pile up on a rails to trails in my area !

[@dandicristina1389]

First of all why were you riding on a bike path at 25mph in a rotating pace line bike paths have a speed limit to 15mph and yes I am a cyclist I used to race as a cat 3

[@gabebikes]

This 100%

[@stephensaines7100]

Yeah....I'm a distance cyclist, just turned 75 today, I still do up to 100km treks, albeit I'm slowing down a bit, so 60-70 whets my whistle, but cyclists doing this shid on a shared pathway is as dangerous as cycling on a highway. I just don't freakin' get it. It's supposed to be fun, and liberating, not some manic, macho marching fest. Each to his/her own I guess, but not on my trail, or those who I cycle with safely.

[@kevanthompson9853]

First off Mr. Cat 3.. this type of accident happens all the time. They were doing everything correctly. They called out approaching riders, passing on the left etc. This was just an error in judgement when merging back in. They never once put anyone else on the trail in danger. I bet every person commenting has gone 20 plus on a trail like that if you have one.

[@stephensaines7100]

@@kevanthompson9853 [this type of accident happens all the time. ] Then when do you ever learn?

[@kevanthompson9853]

@@stephensaines7100 Do you say the same thing when Pro Tour riders crash? How many Pro guys on closed routes crashed out of the tour this year? Why was Jonas and Wout not at top form? Crashes.. its part of the sport.

[@TheRealRoch108]

Thanks for the reminder to stay as far away of chubby middle age Cat 3-4 guys in lycra pretending to race. I hope the guy makes a full and quick recovery.

[@randy3907]

Hope the gentleman recovers quickly, but 25 MPH pace line on a mixed use trail??? Insane!

[@mr.eryder9445]

Your post-crash commentary was idiotically unhelpful. Standing there stating how “fucking bad” the situation was did nothing to help your groaning “buddy” feel better.

[@mrmyme]

Oh no, so sorry to see. I hope he makes a full recovery ❤️‍🩹 Dean. 🤝🏼

[@mudchair16]

Way too fast for a path of that width and quality.

[@nightshade9977]

This gentleman is in my thoughts and I wish whoever was involved a safe and fast recovery.

[@deanwilkendorf5304]

Bad paceline transitions happen even on open roads, although, country roads are a bit wider with more maneuvering room. Give us an update on the hurt riders condition, and I hope he recovers and gets back on the bike ... in time. Always remember, there are speed limits on bike paths for a reason.

[@jennifermchugh-sd4gx]

After the crash, the other rider is telling folks using the trail appropriately to “slow down”. What a hypocrite!!

[@dbnance3461]

That's why I don't do group rides anymore

[@JDub33333]

Telling the elderly woman on the cruiser bike to slow down is hilarious in so many ways. If only more bikers would be willing to hit the brakes every now and then. You’re not winning the TDF out there. Hope those involved have a full recovery.

[@marksmith-po7wl]

He got me when he said,Its so much fun till it isnt 😂😂😂. Shouldnt have been riding like that in the first place on a bike path where others are also riding.. Hopefully he learned a hard lesson, and his pals will follow suit..

[@joshuadawes9092]

Sending you lots of positive thoughts. I hope 🤞 your teammates can make a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹.

[@FantaconeBoxWorks]

Hate to see any crash but that's the biggest problem with socal riverbed racers. And to clear things up.... CV is a local club. "Team" is kinda stretching it. Save the pace line for the road.

[@GMCD213]

hope your friend makes a full recovery. Praying for him.

[@davidcarino6500]

It's a bike path, going way too fast!!!! Seen this too many times!

[@BigPowerAL]

The LA and OC river trail bike paths are not the place for group rides. I’ve seen this way too many times over the years. Especially on busy weekends! Hope the rider heals up quickly.

[@BecKnBikes]

Group rides reminds me of kids

[@robhayes8295]

DeanO always community minded. Yeah, skid lids and lycra don't provide much protection.

[@dxplosiv1]

Hope he recovers well. Stay safe, and hopefully the paceline moves away from the trail.

[@on2play736]

It's bad enough I have a fear of riding on the road with cars and this is a close 2nd. I truly hope they're ok, because I can hear that groaning pain.

[@kevinhaid6211]

The guy telling people to slow down when he was rollin’ at 25-27 mph a few seconds beforehand 😂

[@kellir.747]

Agree

[@stoneyyg]

Maybe bc somebody was laying in the middle of the road? They would’ve also slowed down if they were approaching an accident like that

[@1499r]

Every tour d France we see these guys running there own race like their in it. Never works out, ever!

[@Heimdall1999]

Every cyclists worst nightmare.Thats one of the reasons I only ride on the countryside or quit areas.I also avoid cities and busy road.As a cyclist you have very little that protects you.Hope both guys recover.

[@M62auto]

Winnebago man would be proud

[@beerussama7093]

Hope they make a speedy recovery.

[@icyhotmike]

Spandex activities

[@starlitshadows]

This video popped in my feed. Looks just like the Rio Hondo and SG River path. Is this the Santa Ana river path? Horrible crash. I really hope he recovers. Unfortunately I was nearby when that cyclist was killed in Irwindale a couple days ago. Happened about a minute before I was going to cross the same street. Hope your buddy has a full recovery from this.

[@deanhough8993]

Hi Starlitshadows, yes... this was on the Santa Ana River Trail headed to PCH and we were just northeast of the 405 freeway. I ride the Rio Hondo and SG River trails occasionally. I'm on the SG Trail for a little bit once a week on my way to the Montrose ride. No, I did not hear about the rider killed in Irwindale but no doubt I will hear soon through the grapevine. It's crazy how many riders get killed or seriously injured in crashes. Cars involved less than half the time. Not to bring you down but 8 weeks ago a gal rider friend of mine was hit from behind by driver on cellphone, she had many broken bones including broken neck but she is recovering quite well. Two weeks ago a local rider died in a solo mountain bike crash on dirt trails. Then a Norwegian rider killed on high speed descent a week ago. Bike riding is quite dangerous.

[@starlitshadows]

@@deanhough8993 yeah a guy stole a car from a dealership and was in a high speed chase. He hit the cyclist near the SG river crossing on Arrow by the dam. I was on the dam heading down when it happened. And sorry to hear about your other friend as well. Things like this just make me be more careful. I ride solo mostly on the river paths, bike lanes, back roads and low traffic times on mountain roads to reduce risk. Never have I thought there would be such a serious accident as this on the bike path though. Just makes me feel a bit more cautious. Wishing your friends well and stay safe out there.

[@JoseFloresHoustonTX]

Any word on the riders injuries. Was that them moaning so horribly? I pray the rider is on their way to recovering from this.

[@SuperOlds88]

I never ride bike paths, I will take my chances on the road any day.

[@markdalton3900]

me too!

[@MorganBrown]

Heterefore known as “the neutral section” 😂. Hope he’s ok.

[@user-ro3vh9cv5m]

I know what happened,, a UFO came down and hit the rider,, what the F do you think that happened??? 😂😂😂

[@byhsu6140]

Where was this at? Looks like the Santa Ana River trail, is that right?

[@kixigvak]

Crash, which is not shown, comes at 4:20.

[@user-ro3vh9cv5m]

Good thing it didn't happen on a street😂

[@lunam7249]

4:16 is crash, just saved you 4:10 of your life

[@pnwadventurer9674]

I hope they can recover

[@Igor-ps5cd]

What happened?

[@nolangoldberger2921]

Bike path heroes.

[@0bob0cya]

There are a lot of these a$$holes on the bike path in Sanremo Italy, too. Most with no lights. One guy passing me clipped my handlebars. He went down hard he got fucked up. Blood everywhere. I only ride with 3 others. And we are not racing. One guy is faster so we just let him go ahead.

[@DerSmith-yk6tp]

😢🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@kurtalexander3683]

They shouldn't be doing group rides on a narrow, congested trail like that

[@bbradleyism]

Where is this? Looks like Tuscon. . .

[@dantevilchis3390]

I believe the SART (Santa Ana River Trail)

[@gabebikes]

It does look like the loop, doesn't it?

[@MartinWhite-i5u]

Boys with toys😂

[@ITS.ME.OG.14R]

Yowch! Whats the update?

[@deanhough8993]

Brain bleeding has stopped, so that's positive. He is still in a medically induced coma with a breathing tube in ICU. That's as much as I know. Multiple fractures but I will get more details soon. I saw the rearview camera video from the rider in front of him and it captured the moment he clipped the wheel in front of him. Rider in front decelerated a tiny bit, didn't wobble or anything. Unfortunately my buddy's front wheel barely touched my other buddy's rear wheel, overlapped by a quarter of an inch if even, and that's all it took.

[@ITS.ME.OG.14R]

@@deanhough8993 wow. Wish him well

[@JoseFloresHoustonTX]

Please keep us posted on his condition.

[@2000triathlete]

jeez, any updates on the riders? Hope they recovered.

[@deanhough8993]

I've held off with update requests because there wasn't any positive news until recently. After 2+ weeks in a comma and breathing tube in ICU, he regained consciousness after 2.5 weeks and is able to walk slowly at 3 weeks after the crash. He's got significant impairment of all kinds right now. He's able to communicate sort of but wow, what a bad situation. Meanwhile a buddy crashed in the Manhattan Beach Criterium a week ago. That guy broke his clavicle, hip, ribs and other bones, punctured lung, not good. 4 months ago gal friend on my team was rear-ended by a car where driver was looking at their cellphone. She was in the bike lane, minding her own business, broken neck, broken back, broken ankle, but she is making a good recovery after long stint in hospital. Bike riding is dangerous.

[@2000triathlete]

@@deanhough8993 : man, it’s good to hear he’s on the recovery path. Thanks for the update. Sorry for your other friends. It is definitely a dangerous sport that at the same time, we love doing it. Be safe.

[@artmccarthy]

So sorry to hear the extent of his injuries, wishing him a full recovery ❤🙏🏻​@@deanhough8993

[@williamwallace5711]

i feel its too narrow and too much traffic of different types to go above 15mph Its speed sqr is energy 20Plus no go on this trail But maybe this was not the cause It happens in ideal roads with good group at speed If pushing it

[@paulwilliams8605]

Thoughts And Prayers To The Fallen Cyclists!!!! Where Was This Taken Looks Familiar

[@johnhancock7111]

Bro you guys are not in tour de France. Just slow down man it's not that serious.

[@helidude3502]

“This is not fucking good “ “You’re ok buddy” 🤦🏻 Hoping the downed rider recovers quickly.

[@hayleys1110]

Lol buncha goofballs 😂

[@BecKnBikes]

If you're going to o be speeding then go on the rode. People can't even Walk or bike safely anymore

[@pfunk8394]

On a bike path really….very selfish and a accident that you created…

[@donparsons1237]

I hope the rider is ok,,, speed will get a person into trouble fast especially riding on urban trails... yha want too go fast find a track ,,, its most likely a safer bet on tracks that are designed for speed

[@Kennethvitatoe-jc5pv]

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[@davidsantos-cb7hi]

WOW! The comments here are disturbing. I am a cyclists who self trained for, not just racing, but for Velodrome, group riding, path riding, and racing with over 5,000 hours of riding in a 3 year period. I have ridden on many trails in Virginia and Washington State, and the only incident I have encountered was with 2 ladies walking onto the trail who were not following the rules. 1 must have been deaf or just plain stupid and was a fat B! Where did this person that got injured come from? BC if u look at the video he is no where in it right before this incident occurred. So most likely he is behind them and did not signal his intentions or he came onto the trail the wrong way. So, who here knows whose fault this is? If you are passing someone on the trail you are supposed to say "On the Left" bc that is where r supposed to pass.

[@cup_and_cone]

The guy who crashed hard was in this paceline... Him and another rider crossed wheels when they merged together.

[@kellir.747]

And here I always thought the responsibility of passing safely belongs to the person doing the passing…. If we just stopped treating other trail users as obstacles, the experience could be enjoyable for everyone.