Russ Pinder

"Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang> wrote in message
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Russ Pinder is a keen mountain biker and often contributes to this newsgroup. For those that
didn't know, Russ had a very bad accident while out MTBing in the Black Mountains last Sunday.
The actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his
front forks failed catastrophically. Russ was helicoptered off the moutain to a local hospital
thanks to the bravery of the air ambulance crew. He's now in Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries
department with a broken back. The prognosis still isn't clear as it's still early days, I
believe he's in the

operating

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theatre as I type this note.

I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Andy.

Look after yourself Russell. Hope you make a full recovery and thanks for your advice in the past.
Take care.

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I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Andy.

Absolutely. I hope his injuries are not as bad as they sound.

Ken.

Russ - if you read this - I'm thinking of you - sending lots of good vibes for you to heal and grow
strong again.

As and when you can - post again - and your family - hang in there - good thoughts for you too to be
strong at this time.

gentle *hugs* for Russ & family helen s

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"Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Russ Pinder is a keen mountain biker and often contributes to this newsgroup. For those that
didn't know, Russ had a very bad accident while out MTBing in the Black Mountains last Sunday.
The actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his
front forks failed catastrophically. Russ was helicoptered off the moutain to a local hospital
thanks to the bravery of the air ambulance crew. He's now in Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries
department with a broken back. The prognosis still isn't clear as it's still early days, I
believe he's in the

operating

Quoted message said:

theatre as I type this note.

I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Andy.

I've just cross posted this in alt.mountain-bike, where Russ is a well known and repsected poster.

I share the senitments offered by others.

Andy Chequer, long time uk.rec.cycling lurker.

On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:07:52 -0000, "Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang>
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The actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his
front forks failed catastrophically.

What fork, out of interest?

Pete
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Andy Whitworth said:

I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Yes indeed. Please print out and pass on our wishes to Russ in hospital if you can.

Russ, I'm sorry to hear of your accident. Hope the healing and treatment goes well and you make a
good recovery.

Pete Biggs uk.rec.cycling

"Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang> wrote in message
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He's now in Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries department with a broken back. The prognosis still
isn't clear as it's still early days, I believe he's in the operating theatre as I type this note.

I'm shocked to hear that. What appalling news! I sincerely hope Russell's situation is nowhere near
as bad as it seems it might be, and I wish him a speedy recovery. Thanks for posting this Andy.

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Dave...

I've been out riding with Russell a number of times - great guy and devastating news. Lets pray it
turns out to not be as bad as it appears.

Tony

Andy Whitworth _obvious_spam_thang said:

Russ Pinder is a keen mountain biker and often contributes to this newsgroup. For those that
didn't know, Russ had a very bad accident while out MTBing in the Black Mountains last Sunday. The
actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his front
forks failed catastrophically. Russ was helicoptered off the moutain to a local hospital thanks to
the bravery of the air ambulance crew. He's now in Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries department
with a broken back. The prognosis still isn't clear as it's still early days, I believe he's in
the operating theatre as I type this note.

I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Andy.

Very best wishes Russ.

T

On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:07:52 +0000, Andy Whitworth did issue forth:

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I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Best wishes Russ.

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On Wed, 19 Mar 2003 21:07:52 -0000, "Andy Whitworth"
<[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang> blathered:

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The actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his
front forks failed catastrophically.

What fork, out of interest?

A natural enough concern, but the fork alone may not have been the problem. See James Annan's post
"web page on disk brakes and quick releases". I think he may have uncovered a serious safety issue.

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"Pete Jones" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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What fork, out of interest?

Report on Singletrack forum from someone there:

"The Air side and disc caliper leg of the Fox's have sheared at the crown and the bridge has sheared
were it meets the other leg.The stantions are all in one piece.His wheel was approx 25 yards above
Russ leaning against the wire fence if you know it and the bike about 25 yards below him."

Tony

Thus spake "Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang>

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I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Please add mine.

Get Well Soon Russ!

I really hope you make a good recovery.

My thoughts are with you.

All the best

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Sorry to hear about the crash. All the best for a speedy recovery.

Cheers,

Andy

Russ,

All my best wishes and hopes for a speedy, full and not too painful recovery.

Regards,

Tim.

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Good luck and best wishes Russ from Terry Jones

"Andy Whitworth" <[email hidden]_obvious_spam_thang> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Russ Pinder is a keen mountain biker and often contributes to this newsgroup. For those that
didn't know, Russ had a very bad accident while out MTBing in the Black Mountains last Sunday.
The actual cause of the accident is not too clear at this time although it would appear that his
front forks failed catastrophically. Russ was helicoptered off the moutain to a local hospital
thanks to the bravery of the air ambulance crew. He's now in Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries
department with a broken back. The prognosis still isn't clear as it's still early days, I
believe he's in the

operating

Quoted message said:

theatre as I type this note.

I'm sure everyone here would like to send their best wishes to Russ and his family at this time.

Andy.

Thanks for posting Andy. I have been asked to collect everything and forward it to Russ. I'm sorry
but I only just caught up here.

It's an impossible task to update all the places Russ is known. Please forgive the people concerned
and if you want updates watch the forum at Singletrack
singletrackworld.comlist.phpOpen ↗

The best wishes are appreciated

Peter

Best wishes Russ. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Nick Boyle

Peter Wallace said:

Thanks for posting Andy. I have been asked to collect everything and forward it to Russ. I'm sorry
but I only just caught up here.

It's an impossible task to update all the places Russ is known. Please forgive the people concerned
and if you want updates watch the forum at Singletrack
singletrackworld.comlist.phpOpen ↗

Peter

Please add my condolences and best wishes to your list.

In fact, I've just been on to Stoke Mandeville to find out their address as I wish to send a
card to Russ.

The details are: Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust Mandeville Road Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL

Tel: 01296 315000 Fax: 01296 316604

<http://www.nhs.uk/localnhsservices/view_org.asp?oc=RNT>

James

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