Havasu Bicycle riders

oldman · 2025-03-18T03:50:16+0000

I have a buddy that retired to Havasu probably 20 years or more ago, he's an avid bike rider. He was in Boulder city training and had a hell of an accident, He doesn't remember the wreck, but he over cooked a turn and crashed, He ended up breaking his pelvis in three places, broke a couple ribs, broke right forearm, and ruptured his bladder.

He's had a couple of surgeries, and is going through rehab now. And I spoke with his son here in Whittier at length, and my buddy seems to be doing well.

My question is do any of you ride, and might know my buddy, his name is Bob and is an avid bike rider. He's 77 now. and I doubt this will stop him from riding.

He was once ranked number one in the united States in the Amateur senior class.

wzuber · 2025-03-18T04:07:50+0000

oldman said:
I have a buddy that retired to Havasu probably 20 years or more ago, he's an avid bike rider. He was in Boulder city training and had a hell of an accident, He doesn't remember the wreck, but he over cooked a turn and crashed, He ended up breaking his pelvis in three places, broke a couple ribs, broke right forearm, and ruptured his bladder.

He's had a couple of surgeries, and is going through rehab now. And I spoke with his son here in Whittier at length, and my buddy seems to be doing well.

My question is do any of you ride, and might know my buddy, his name is Bob and is an avid bike rider. He's 77 now. and I doubt this will stop him from riding.

He was once ranked number one in the united States in the Amateur senior class.

Sounds like a brutal fall. Glad to hear he's on the mend and the accident didn't involve a conflict with an auto and "lane rights."

Sharp Shooter · 2025-03-18T04:12:48+0000

I bet he's more fit than 99% of the membership in here.

oldman · 2025-03-18T04:44:55+0000

Sharp Shooter said:
I bet he's more fit than 99% of the membership in here.

I worked with him for over 20 years, he is 15 years my senior, we would do a 2 pm to 10pm shift and he would do a 60 mile loop on his bike down to HB and back to Pico Rivera before work. At first I joked great he will be smoked and it will be an easy day. All it did was pump him him up, he would be on double speed. The guy is probably one of the most fit guys I've ever met, and his son is a good friend also and he is the same.

Talking to his son it was a brutal crash, and he is already wanting to see his bike.

I just wondered if anyone here rode, I know that's a tight knit group.

oldman · 2025-03-18T04:47:00+0000

oldman · 2025-03-18T04:48:52+0000

oldman · 2025-03-18T04:50:26+0000

Sounds like he was unconscious for awhile, and his helmet was split, but no brain injuries.

Backlash · 2025-03-18T04:56:30+0000

@Skinny Tire AH would be the guy who might know.

dspracing · 2025-03-18T04:56:36+0000

Sorry to hear it. Hope he gets right back on he saddle like he wants to.

oldman · 2025-03-18T04:58:39+0000

Backlash said:
@Skinny Tire AH would be the guy who might know.

Thanks..

coolchange · 2025-03-18T14:20:37+0000

Hope he’s OK. I get it, You do what you do. But the hell if I’m getting on a bicycle anymore. Too many retirement, injuries and fatalities.

stoker2001 · 2025-03-18T14:27:04+0000

prayers sent,my sorry overwieght azz at 230LBs at 64 still peddles to work everyday rain or shine..gotta compensate for my carbon footprint with 2.5L Drag two smoker..

mbrown2 · 2025-03-18T15:37:34+0000

Sorry to hear it...hope he mends quick...likely helps that he is in tremendous shape.

rivermobster · 2025-03-18T21:36:33+0000

What a stud...

Todd Mohr · 2025-03-18T21:57:50+0000

stoker2001 said:
prayers sent,my sorry overwieght azz at 230LBs at 64 still peddles to work everyday rain or shine..gotta compensate for my carbon footprint with 2.5L Drag two smoker..

Warming the planet, 1 boat ride at a time.

DRYHEAT · 2025-03-18T22:08:03+0000

oldman said:
I have a buddy that retired to Havasu probably 20 years or more ago, he's an avid bike rider. He was in Boulder city training and had a hell of an accident, He doesn't remember the wreck, but he over cooked a turn and crashed, He ended up breaking his pelvis in three places, broke a couple ribs, broke right forearm, and ruptured his bladder.

He's had a couple of surgeries, and is going through rehab now. And I spoke with his son here in Whittier at length, and my buddy seems to be doing well.

My question is do any of you ride, and might know my buddy, his name is Bob and is an avid bike rider. He's 77 now. and I doubt this will stop him from riding.

He was once ranked number one in the united States in the Amateur senior class.

You might reach out to @Racer56 his buddy Lu L is a pretty serious rider, if it’s who I’m thinking of.

oldman · 2025-03-18T22:13:44+0000

DRYHEAT said:
You might reach out to @Racer56 his buddy Lu L is a pretty serious rider, if it’s who I’m thinking of.

Thanks, I will.
Maybe he'll jump in being tagged.

Racer56 · 2025-03-18T22:42:37+0000

DRYHEAT said:
You might reach out to @Racer56 his buddy Lu L is a pretty serious rider, if it’s who I’m thinking of.

oldman said:
Thanks, I will.
Maybe he'll jump in being tagged.

Lu Lastra is the mountain bike coach for lake Havasu high-school and the team rides twice a week. He is also a coach at the bmx track. He and his wife are beyond stellar people and spend their time mentoring Havasu youth for free. If you need anything feel free to reach out and I can connect you with them.

oldman · 2025-03-18T23:40:33+0000

Racer56 said:
Lu Lastra is the mountain bike coach for lake Havasu high-school and the team rides twice a week. He is also a coach at the bmx track. He and his wife are beyond stellar people and spend their time mentoring Havasu youth for free. If you need anything feel free to reach out and I can connect you with them.

Thanks for commenting, after talking to my buddy he doesn't remember the crash It's all from what guys on scene told him. Sounds like they were spaced out and he over estimated his speed and crashed solo in a corner, guys behind him saw the dust and road up within minutes and found him wrecked and unconscious.

Sounds like he's busted up bad but could have been worse.

This is not his first crash I saw him get tangled up at the velodrome in city of Carson years ago, and he did sprint racing ( That may not be a correct term) like heat racing and I watch him and like 10 other guys wad it up on pavement.
This by far is the worst one.

Looking Glass · 2025-03-18T23:57:27+0000

Being in the good shape he is in will likely make the rehab easier and healing faster.

DRYHEAT · 2025-03-19T00:17:36+0000

oldman said:
Thanks for commenting, after talking to my buddy he doesn't remember the crash It's all from what guys on scene told him. Sounds like they were spaced out and he over estimated his speed and crashed solo in a corner, guys behind him saw the dust and road up within minutes and found him wrecked and unconscious.

Sounds like he's busted up bad but could have been worse.

This is not his first crash I saw him get tangled up at the velodrome in city of Carson years ago, and he did sprint racing ( That may not be a correct term) like heat racing and I watch him and like 10 other guys wad it up on pavement.
This by far is the worst one.

Sounds like he got lucky, hopefully he’ll make a full recovery with no issues.

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