rider has gone down

[davidjones1]

Coacha has called to let know and see if we can find some to help ismet he has hit a deer some where in the Ohio area (Ron has more info) he is okay has hurt his ankle but his bike is a wreck you can reach at 352-613-9903 he is with Todd and Amy and I am sure they are taking care of him.
ride safe.

[dandolfn]

he has hit a deer some where in the Ohio area

That sucks! Glad he's OK, at least from the sounds of it.

[skeeter]

Thanks for the info. Thank God he's alive. Prayers and hopes......

[bigdave]

Glad to hear he is ok

[kawgirl]

Mike is okay. He has a broken ankle. We were headed east on Hwy 52 just outside of Portsmouth, OH. He was going about 55 and traveling behind me. Todd and I both noticed at the same time that we didn't see his headlight anymore. Stopped, waited and saw a few cars go by but not Mike. Headed back west and sure enough, cars pulled over and a deer laying in the road. Mike was on the side of the road, in good spirits. He bike went ahead of him, caught and sign and flipped a few times before it stopped at the bottom of the shoulder. It was towed into Portsmouth. He's been discharged and should be headed here to the hotel anytime. Will get a rental car to drive back to NC. Thank God he's okay!!

[cactusjack]

I'm glad he's going to be okay. Just curious, was it dark?

[Todd]

Just got to the hotel in Portsmouth Ohio. We were able to find rooms locally and Mike just called from the hospital to say he is on his way over via cab. His ankle is broken, some minor road rash on his right arm, a few bruises, but otherwise Mike is physically OK. We had stopped by the hosptal and he was waiting for the xray results, so we went to find rooms.

The plan is that he is going to try to rent a car in the morning and drive home. The bike is here and his insurance co. will inspect here in Ohiio. I am going to try to go back to the sceen first thing in the morning and see if there is any other stuff that we missed picking up in the dark.

Hind site, I wish we had not decided to ride at night......we were about 45 minutes from our planned stop when the accident happened. We decided to stop and eat about 2 hrs out and had been going down hwy52 for about an hour between 50 and 55mph ..... there was a pick up behind us. All of a sudden, Mike and the pickup was gone so we turned around and went back pretty quick. The guy in the pickup had already called for help and said the deer jumped out right in front of Mike. We were just happy Mike seemed to be OK other than his ankle...the bike and/or parts can be replaced.

More in the morning, but Mike is in good spirits right now and said if he could ride it, he would get right back on and head home tomorrow.

Those that met him this last week in Custer know he is a great individual with spirit second to none.

[cactusjack]

I thought he had his wife with him??? Maybe I was thinking of someone else.

[bigsid1]

Does he need someone to pick his bike up and deliver it to his house? If so i can leave today.Here is my cell# 941-204-1366

[ringadingh]

Sorry to hear about the mishap, but at least it sounds like he's ok for the most part.

[schoeney]

Hope you recover quick Mike.....and real glad it was not worse!

[cyclecat]

Dayam, that's rough. Glad to hear he's relatively okay and prayers are being sent his way for a speedy recovery.

[nomaderwatiamriden]

knowing that he is ok, now we can morn for his nomad!

[waterman]

Glad to here Mike is realtively OK. The bike can be replaced. Hope things keep going well for the rest of the trip.

[MikeInFla]

Glad he can drive back and he's relatively ok. I hope nothing else goes wrong for the rest of you who are still on the road.

[pirate]

Good to hear he's ok. Scary, scary stuff...

[Jared]

Let him know we're all thinking about him and wishing him a quick recovery.

[stewdogg]

Glad to hear the deer didn't win. Mike is the kind of great guy that will go out of his way to help someone he doesn't even know. Very happy to hear we get to keep you around here Mike. I can't wait to hear your account of the story.

[strobe]

Glad to hear he is okay!

[blowndodge]

Mike, I sure was hoping we all got back without mishap. After meeting you I knew you were one of the good guys! Hitting a deer has got to be an terrifying event.

If there is a bright side after the insurance is settled, there are 1700 Voyager waiting?

I always try to think of the bright side of lousy situations! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Here's to a speedy recovery !!!!!

[radco]

Mike sorry to read this,, GLAD you are OK.....Rich

[Yellow Jacket]

I'm really sorry to hear this but I'm glad that Mike wasn't injured too badly.

I think Mike had another mishap with deer a few years ago. Once is too many, twice just sucks!

[patmahoney]

Speedy recovery... as much as we talk about and love our bikes, the reality is they are easily replaced. Wish there was something I could do to help get the bike back home.

Take care and good luck!

[cactusjack]

Geez, I must have really been worn down from the ride. I thought it was Coacha that hit the deer. I'm sorry this happened to you, Mike and I hope you're good as new real soon.

[dkdixie]

Mike, sorry to hear about your accident. Glad it wasn't any worse.
I know you'll mend quickly.

Thanks to those that stayed over and helped all they could.
Friends like that are priceless!!

If there is anything I can do, just ask. I've got lots of time.....

[rickyboy]

WOW !! I hope you recover quickly. Real happy to hear your spirit wasn't damaged.
Having been hit by a deer myself a few years back, I'm feeling your pain. Someone said you/he had another issue some time ago with a deer.... is that so? After my mishap I thought "what are the chances that'll ever happen again". I thought it was over, but have always been diligent keeping an eye out for the buggers. I guess it could happen again.
Again....Get well soon ! and enjoy your new bike.

[bfancett]

Glad to hear he is alright. Having been in a bad crash before, the best thing to do is get right back on after you recover.

[jd01]

Hated to hear about this mishap. Mike, hope your recovery is fast. Glad to hear you weren't hurt any worse.

[roadman]

Mike....best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[audiogooroo]

Hate to hear about this. Feel better soon Mike!

[BandC]

Glad it wasn't any worse!! Hope you heal quick!

[damark115]

Very lucky it wasn't worse. Hope you are back up and running soon. I ride a lot at night on back roads. Always fear the chance deer strike.

[macmac]

Sorry to hear of it... Get well soon!

[beezer]

Hoping you heal 100% ASAP. I know you're in good hands with Todd and Amy.

[oldbikers]

Hope you get well soon Mike

[ells]

Mike, Hope it heals soon, lots of riding to be done. Was good to meet you.

[glwilson]

To a speedy recovery!!!

[Netnorske]

Sorry to here of this unlucky encounter...just glad it wasn't worse! Heal up soon Mike and get back in the saddle asap!

[unwind2]

Geeeezzzz Mike -- I'm so sorry to hear this. Sorry about the ankle and glad it wasn't any worse. Sorry about the bike too.
It was a pleasure to meet you at the rally. Take care of yourself.

[dantama]

Mike, I hope that the next six weeks goes by fast for you. Good luck.

[ballast]

Am glad to hear you are mostly ok Mike.
On the way to Custer I watched a deer charge the road and do a 180 barely 15 feet from Netnorske and his wife, and that was in the middle of the day.
Speeky recovery.

[lw]

Glad to hear you weren't hurt worse Mike. Prayers for swift and complete recovery.

[lonewolf]

wishin you a speedy recovery mike !!!

[Todd]

Mike asked me to post these two to prove he's up and kickin'....these were taken Monday morning at the Hotel....

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_0663.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/IMG_0664.jpg

Mike, I know you didn't get a chance to go by and see your bike Monday and you said you had wanted to....I have some pics I can send or post or whatever......call me later and I will help you with anything with your settlement process or anything else I can do....I'm only a 45 minute ride and a phone call away. Glad you made it home safely!

[taranis]

Mike, so sorry to hear of this, but glad to see you up and moving. A cold one raised to your speedy recovery! Get better soon!

[gghost]

Custer was a little evil to the Nomad Nation. Toasted a green one and crunched a black one. Mike, hope your recovery time passes quickly!

[Cajunrider]

Take care Mike and post pictures of the new Voyager ASAP!

[landman]

very sorry to hear about your mishap mike.hope your ankle heals
quickly.

[mrfuni]

By the way, this is what Mike looked like before the accident....

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/mrfuni/SDRally077.jpg

[Todd]

By the way, this is what Mike looked like before the accident....

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/mrfuni/SDRally077.jpg

....and that's his good side :-/ :-/

[billmac]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I favor open season on deer for this reason alone.

[gghost]

What is the best way to mount a deer rifle on a Nomad? ???

[waterman]

What is the best way to mount a deer rifle on a Nomad? ???

Deer rifle???? How about a gatlin gun. ::) That way you have to worry about a greasy spot in the road instead of the whole body.

[gghost]

Shot gun perhaps? That way your backseat could "plow the road" for you. It would give them something to do.