The Sospital - Leg Meets Brake Lever Blade

Well well....It started innocently enough as a trip to East Setauket on LI with Darius and The Sos. Neither of whom had ridden this great twisty xc trail. Darius and I picked up the Sos on the way out to the trail. We got it together and hit the trail ripping. I was in front with Darius behind me when we heard a crash behind us about 12-15 minutes into the ride. After a delay of several seconds we heard The Sos screaming for help? Why would he need help (I thought)? Shoes stuck in pedals? Bear or snake got him? We turned around and went back to find him stuck between 2 narrow trees where he had crashed and somehow he was on top of the bike with the brake lever blade completely buried inside his leg. It was crazy! He couldn't lift his leg high enough to get the blade out so Darius and I (on the count of 1-2-3) pulled his leg off the blade. It was a mild gusher and very nasty. We turned back and took him directly to the Sospital for treatment. It was quite an event...luckily he's ok. After dropping him off for medical attention, Darius and I popped over to Stillwell for a loop. Great ride and crazy day....

Pre Puncture

20 Minutes Later Post Puncture

Ouch!

Ready For Ride #2