Mountain biker on Guisborough Woods crash
Mike Vandeman
Mountain biker on Guisborough Woods crash
by Mike Morgan, Evening Gazette
May 23 2011
A MOUNTAIN biker has today told how his helmet saved his life after he
hit a tree at speed in a horrific crash.
Mark Preston, 41, of Coronation Street, Carlin How, is recovering at
home after his serious crash at Guisborough Woods, above Hutton
Village.
He sustained a suspected badly broken nose, severe swelling and cuts
to his face and whiplash to his neck.
The crash happened at about 8pm on Tuesday when Mark was plummeting
down a fast, downhill section with fellow members of Guisborough
Mountain Bike Club.
He said: “Fortunately, the helmet took a lot of the force of the crash
and split in two at the front.
“It probably saved my life, or saved me from more serious injury. I
would like to stress the importance of always wearing a helmet which
some young riders don’t always do.”
He praised members of Cleveland Search and Rescue Team, who used a 4x4
vehicle to get him out of the woods to a waiting ambulance.
He also thanked paramedics and staff at Middlesbrough’s James Cook
University Hospital, who treated him.
Single man Mark, a Tesco warehouseman at Teesport, said: “I’m a keen
mountain biker and have been going to Hutton Woods for 25 years, with
no bother at all – just a few little scrapes.
“I always wear a helmet. We go out in a group on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings at Hutton village.
“We all wear helmets and some wear knee and elbow pads too.
“I was in the middle of the pack and going down a fast trail when I
think my handlebar caught a tree near the bottom.
“I came off and knocked myself out. Everybody stopped and gathered
round me and there was blood all over the place. It took me a few
minutes to come round.
“The next thing I remember I was sitting up, but everyone was very
concerned. The paramedics later checked my legs, which were covered in
blood, but they were OK.
“I’m off work for a few days while I recover. But it won’t put me off
mountain biking. It’s just one of those things and the nature of the
sport.
“The CSR team and all the emergency services were very prompt and I’m
also very grateful for the kindness of the hospital staff.”
Mark’s bike came off better than he did. “It’s damaged with the brake
levers bent, but it’s not too bad,” he said.
“Now I’ll get a new helmet and when I’m better carry on, wearing
that!”
A total of 23 members of Cleveland Search and Rescue Team attended the
call and the casualty was on his way to accident and emergency at
James Cook just over an hour after the team was called.
Barry Warrington, spokesman for the team, said: “This was a serious
incident and the man was in considerable pain.
“Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet which, although it was damaged
in the accident, could have been much worse if he had not been wearing
one.”
Kayak 44
Lest anyone forget...
Berkeley – CA 6/2/10
Michael Joseph Vandeman was arraigned in court today. He is scheduled
to re-appear in court Thursday with his legal counsel.
Vandeman was arrested by UC Berkeley police last Friday May 28th for
assault with a deadly weapon. The full police report is here:
http://police.berkeley.edu/crimealerts/2010/10-052810-37NC.htm He was
reported and arrested for carrying a handsaw and cutting one of the
two bikers across the chest. This is not the first time such an
incidence has been reported.
Local news station KPIX Channel 5 covered the story and it ran in the
local nightly news. Video is available here: http://cbs5.com/video/?id=65884
The arraignment was at 2pm Wednesday and bail was reduced from $30,000
to $12,500. It is unknown at this time if bail has been posted.
Pending contact with his lawyer, Vandeman is scheduled to reappear in
court Thursday to enter his plea.
Vandeman is a long time anti-mountain biking zealot who has been
infamous in the SF-SJ Bay Area for decades. His campaign against
mountain bikers dates back to the heyday of local cycling internet
newsgroups.
UC Berkeley police urge cyclists to come forward with any information
on similar assaults. University of California Police Department
Criminal Investigation Bureau: (510) 642-0472 from 8AM-5PM, or (510)
642-6760 all other times.
Mike Vandeman
> On May 24, 10:20 am, Mike Vandeman <mike.vande...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Lest anyone forget...
>
>
> Berkeley – CA 6/2/10
>
> Michael Joseph Vandeman was arraigned in court today. He is scheduled
> to re-appear in court Thursday with his legal counsel.
>
> Vandeman was arrested by UC Berkeley police last Friday May 28th for
> reported and arrested for carrying a handsaw and cutting one of the
> two bikers across the chest. This is not the first time such an
> incidence has been reported.
>
> Local news station KPIX Channel 5 covered the story and it ran in the
> local nightly news. Video is available here:http://cbs5.com/video/?id=65884
>
> The arraignment was at 2pm Wednesday and bail was reduced from $30,000
> to $12,500. It is unknown at this time if bail has been posted.
> Pending contact with his lawyer, Vandeman is scheduled to reappear in
> court Thursday to enter his plea.
>
> Vandeman is a long time anti-mountain biking zealot who has been
> infamous in the SF-SJ Bay Area for decades. His campaign against
> mountain bikers dates back to the heyday of local cycling internet
> newsgroups.
>
> UC Berkeley police urge cyclists to come forward with any information
> on similar assaults. University of California Police Department
> Criminal Investigation Bureau: (510) 642-0472 from 8AM-5PM, or (510)
> 642-6760 all other times.
Charge was dismissed, of course, because the mountain bikers LIED
(what else is new?).
Edward Dolan
news:2e72a395-3e3c-4baf...@h12g2000pro.googlegroups.com...
[...]
> Charge was dismissed, of course, because the mountain bikers LIED
(what else is new?).
Hey Mike, Tom Sherman and I have established a new tradition here on these
newsgroups since you have been away. We change subject headings at will so
as to increase the insult value.
Always check the subject headings from now on and change them to suit
yourself since they no longer have anything to do with the original post.
They now have to do strictly with the message.
Best Regards,
--
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota
Kayak 44
> > 642-6760 all other times.
>
> Charge was dismissed, of course, because the mountain bikers LIED
>
> - Show quoted text -
Found guilty on three of six charges.
Sentenced to 30 days on the Sherriff’s Work Alternative Program
(S.W.A.P.) minus 8 days served in JAIL.
On probation for three years, which includes a “Stay Away” order for
trails in the Claremont Canyon Reserve and the UC Berkeley hiking
trails.
If you see him on the trail, it will be in violation of his parole.
Report him.
Brad Anders
I'm just checking back in (after months), hadn't heard the outcome,
thanks. Sentence sounds appropriate to me, obvious from the postings
here that it had no effect on MV (not surprising). Still, it's best
that a deranged old man like MV wasn't subjected to any more prison
time than he'd served for his illegal actions.
BTW, not sure if anyone saw this, but on p.118 of the July 2011 issue
of "Outside" is an article that states that there has been a 56
percent drop in MTB injuries in the US that required emergency room
treatment from 1995 to 2007 (23,177 vs. 10,267), the lowest on record.
This decrease comes in spite of the fact that some 50 million people
participate in MTB riding each year. The decrease is attributed to
better equipment (e.g. disk brakes and dual suspension) permitting
better control. Didn't see any influence of MV reported as a
contributing factor :-). BTW, the 2007 figure reflects an accident
rate requiring emergency room care of 0.02% per participant per year.
Frankly, I'm shocked, yes, shocked, that MV wasn't on the forefront of
reporting this great news. Perhaps he did see this item, but for some
strange reason, decided not to share it with the group. Since MV has
stated that he's morally and ethically superior to any MTB rider,
you'd think that he would be bound to report on all data on MTB
injuries (since he does this almost constantly), regardless of if it
was positive or negative. Hmm. Food for thought.
Mike Vandeman
What "illegal actions"? ALL of the mountain bikers lied under oath,
except for admitting that they deliberately ride illegally and will
continue riding illegally. You obviously know NOTHING.
> BTW, not sure if anyone saw this, but on p.118 of the July 2011 issue
> of "Outside" is an article that states that there has been a 56
> percent drop in MTB injuries in the US that required emergency room
> treatment from 1995 to 2007 (23,177 vs. 10,267), the lowest on record.
> This decrease comes in spite of the fact that some 50 million people
> participate in MTB riding each year.
That is physically impossible. There aren't enough trails to hold 50
million mountain bikers. You are probably including all the idiots who
are too stupid to buy a ROAD bike to ride on the road. DUH!
The decrease is attributed to
> better equipment (e.g. disk brakes and dual suspension) permitting
> better control. Didn't see any influence of MV reported as a
> contributing factor :-). BTW, the 2007 figure reflects an accident
> rate requiring emergency room care of 0.02% per participant per year.
>
> Frankly, I'm shocked, yes, shocked, that MV wasn't on the forefront of
> reporting this great news. Perhaps he did see this item, but for some
> strange reason, decided not to share it with the group. Since MV has
> stated that he's morally and ethically superior to any MTB rider,
> you'd think that he would be bound to report on all data on MTB
> injuries (since he does this almost constantly), regardless of if it
> was positive or negative. Hmm. Food for thought.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
That won't help all the people getting killed or maimed almost weekly.
You are responsible for that, due to spreading misinformation. As far
as I can tell, I'm the ONLY one telling the truth about mountain
biking. Mountain bikers HATE anyone telling the truth about their
selfish, destructive, disgusting sport.
Brad Anders
time in court, up on charges for attacking MTB riders. Look at how
this expensive, degrading, and humiliating experience had ZERO effect
on him. He'll return to his ways as soon as possible, with inevitable
results.
BTW, it's no wonder MV can't accept the 50 million MTB participants
figure I quoted from the Outside article. It's a complete repudiation
of his attempts to limit the expansion of MTB riding in the US. Why
has he failed? Because MTB riding is a mainstream activity, the same
as hiking, equestrian, and other trail use activities. Real trail
users work together cooperatively so that all can enjoy the outdoors
responsibly, with minimal impact to the environment on a day-to-day
basis. That's a "truth" that MV will never accept - his loss, not
ours.
Adios until the next jury trial.
Edward Dolan
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ALL TOP POSTERS ARE IDIOTS NOR DOES HE EVEN INCLUDE ANY OF THE MESSAGE TO
WHICH HE IS RESPONDING. WHAT AN IDIOT!
> One thing that I have little doubt about - this won't be MV's last
> time in court, up on charges for attacking MTB riders. Look at how
> this expensive, degrading, and humiliating experience had ZERO effect
> on him. He'll return to his ways as soon as possible, with inevitable
> results.
All we have learned is that all mountain bikers are liars and scoundrels,
rogues and blackguards, assholes and shitheads. But Hells Bells, those of us
with Kulture already knew that.
> BTW, it's no wonder MV can't accept the 50 million MTB participants
> figure I quoted from the Outside article. It's a complete repudiation
> of his attempts to limit the expansion of MTB riding in the US.
Outside Magazine is pure trash journalism. Only an idiot like Brad Anders
would read it or give it any credence. They couldn't get a figure right if
their life depended upon it. 50 million indeed!
Why
> has he failed? Because MTB riding is a mainstream activity, the same
> as hiking, equestrian, and other trail use activities. Real trail
> users work together cooperatively so that all can enjoy the outdoors
> responsibly, with minimal impact to the environment on a day-to-day
> basis. That's a "truth" that MV will never accept - his loss, not
> ours.
Mountain biking is for shitheads and assholes and will never be mainstream.
It is on the decline everywhere. Mr. Vandeman performs a real service to
call our attention to all the injuries and deaths caused by one of the
stupidest pastimes ever invented.
> Adios until the next jury trial.
Fuck you too ... Asshole Imbecile!
Tºm Shermªn °_°
Sure Mikey, it was all a set-up by evil mountain bikers. I suppose the
police, prosecutor, judge, and all jury members were evil mountain bikers?
</sarcasm>
Too bad for you the jury thought otherwise. ;)
--
Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.
Mike Vandeman
> One thing that I have little doubt about - this won't be MV's last
> time in court, up on charges for attacking MTB riders.
BS. "Dismissed". Why can't mountain bikers EVER tell the truth?
Look at how
> this expensive, degrading, and humiliating experience had ZERO effect
> on him. He'll return to his ways as soon as possible, with inevitable
> results.
>
> BTW, it's no wonder MV can't accept the 50 million MTB participants
> figure I quoted from the Outside article.
"Outside" is well known for its pro-recreation, pro-mountain biking
bias. That is just another example.
It's a complete repudiation
> of his attempts to limit the expansion of MTB riding in the US. Why
> has he failed? Because MTB riding is a mainstream activity, the same
> as hiking, equestrian, and other trail use activities. Real trail
> users work together cooperatively so that all can enjoy the outdoors
> responsibly,
BS. Mountain biking is inherently irresponsible.
with minimal impact to the environment on a day-to-day
> basis.
Not according to the science. That's a truth that mountain bikers will
never accept.
Mike Vandeman
Lousy logic. All mountain bikers are corrupt, but not all corrupt
people are mountain bikers. DUH!
Puppet_Sock
[snip]
> BS. "Dismissed". Why can't mountain bikers EVER tell the truth?
There's that half truth again. Exactly a three-out-of-six half truth.
I know why Mikey is so concerned about MTB lies.
It's a copyright infringement issue with him.
Socks
Mike Vandeman
> On Jun 21, 12:10 am, Mike Vandeman <mike.vande...@gmail.com> wrote:
> [snip]
>
> > BS. "Dismissed". Why can't mountain bikers EVER tell the truth?
>
> There's that half truth again. Exactly a three-out-of-six half truth.
BS. None of the convictions involved "assault", as you well know, LIAR.
Kayak 44
> On Jun 17, 6:55 pm, Brad Anders <pband...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > One thing that I have little doubt about - this won't be MV's last
> > time in court, up on charges for attacking MTB riders.
>
> BS. "Dismissed". Why can't mountain bikers EVER tell the truth?
Michael J. Vandeman, PhD
Kayak 44
Who cares, you spent 8 more days in jail than any other poster here
with the possible exception of Edward Dolan. You ate food that most
likely contained phlegm and semen. You have to pick up trash on a work
detail with other people convicted of crimes.
Brad Anders
You made a mistake, in the last line, you mean to write, "...on a work
detail with other convicted criminals".
BTW, this "denial" of MV's of his convictions is just part of his
disease, the sickness of the zealots. Zealots can't admit to ANYTHING
at all that doesn't support their zealotry. MV is 100% convinced that
he did nothing wrong, and has rationalized away the crimes he was
convicted of. Once his probation has ended, or perhaps before, he'll
be back on the very same trail, wielding some new weapon and ranting
at MTB riders, because in MV's world view, he's serving a "higher
purpose". Unfortunately for MV, a second time around in court he's
very likely to not be let off so lightly by the DA and judge, and will
spend months in jail instead of the inconvenience of a few days. Not
something anyone should wish upon a deranged old man.
I hope every day that MV will wake up, look in the mirror and say,
"Jesus Christ! What the hell have I been doing for the past 15 years?
I've posted over 10,000 messages to newsgroups that virtually nobody
reads! I've got to get a grip on myself and cut this crap out! If I
really want to make a difference in this world, there are a million
other constructive ways to do it that don't require me being a
complete asshole 24x7!".
Ah, yes. But I'm not holding my breath. From my experience, zealotry
is incurable.
Edward Dolan
"Kayak 44" <kaya...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Jailhouse bitch Kayak 44, ever the anonymous coward, has spent 20+ years
associating with criminals. He is one himself if truth be told. He knows all
about eating phlegm and semen since he is a homo besides.
Edward Dolan
Jailhouse bitch Kayak 44, ever the anonymous coward, has spent 20+ years
Edward Dolan
[...]
Here is Brad Anders pretending to be a psychologist and a philosopher. Very
funny!
> BTW, this "denial" of MV's of his convictions is just part of his
disease, the sickness of the zealots. Zealots can't admit to ANYTHING
at all that doesn't support their zealotry. MV is 100% convinced that
he did nothing wrong, and has rationalized away the crimes he was
convicted of. Once his probation has ended, or perhaps before, he'll
be back on the very same trail, wielding some new weapon and ranting
at MTB riders, because in MV's world view, he's serving a "higher
purpose". Unfortunately for MV, a second time around in court he's
very likely to not be let off so lightly by the DA and judge, and will
spend months in jail instead of the inconvenience of a few days. Not
something anyone should wish upon a deranged old man.
Here is Brad Anders pretending to be a psychologist and a philosopher. Very
funny!
> I hope every day that MV will wake up, look in the mirror and say,
"Jesus Christ! What the hell have I been doing for the past 15 years?
I've posted over 10,000 messages to newsgroups that virtually nobody
reads! I've got to get a grip on myself and cut this crap out! If I
really want to make a difference in this world, there are a million
other constructive ways to do it that don't require me being a
complete asshole 24x7!".
Here is Brad Anders pretending to be a psychologist and a philosopher. Very
funny!
> Ah, yes. But I'm not holding my breath. From my experience, zealotry
is incurable.
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