Thug Posted July 27, 2017 Share I'm truly shocked by this incident. My thoughts are with Erik and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted July 27, 2017 Share Ah man that sucks. Literally got a lump in my throat reading this. I don't know him but he sounds so positive and like a all round decent guy. Makes me so cross as its due to some idiots incompetence this poor guy is a quadriplegic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popit Posted July 27, 2017 Share Heal up well .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelAndre Posted July 27, 2017 Share Erik, thank you for providing such inspiration. Good luck on your journey of recovery. I wish you just the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted July 27, 2017 Share That is just heartbreaking to read...there are no words that could help, but only positive thoughts and prayers Good luck bud (even though we have never met)...still hope for a miracle and strongs to you and your family...heal up and keep positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted July 27, 2017 Share Sad news. Still hoping for a miracle . Stay positive & strong ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted July 27, 2017 Share Grey Hubs, Dusty, V12man and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted July 27, 2017 Share thanks to everybody for all their well wishes and support for Erik, I now Vic's keeping him updated with the incredible amount of posts coming through via all platforms,Here, FB, IG etc etc Something happened today that I felt compelled to share with everyone.I'm a bit emotional typing this so hope I can put in words what's in my head and heart. While visiting Erik today, who was his usual joking, full of nonsense self...We naturally discussed the trails at VG and more specifically the Ashburton route on Saturday.The insane detail he went into explaining parts of the route to me broke me inside, I was welling up but didn't want to show it.The man has so much passion and love for what he does! I'm sure he could describe the rocks and stones, no matter how small or big on the trails.Once again the reality of the situation hit me .. and quite hard.. I was rather emotional after leaving there...BUT THEN ... a little later thought about this...We often discuss the trails and he gets so excited when explaining them, like the new Double D route he made leading to Pofadder... he was so amped telling me about it and for me to ride it.. his enthusiasm is so contagious and motivating... if ANYONE is going to be able to power through this and come out smiling... he's the man that will. HBO, ChUkKy, Escapee.. and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagga Posted July 28, 2017 Share My Thoughts are with him....hope he heals up soon. On another note.Why put your OWN life and others on the road in danger by recording a video while driving? Sometimes no hands on the steering wheel? Clearly not a MOUNTED camera. Edited July 28, 2017 by Quagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulst12 Posted July 28, 2017 Share My Thoughts are with him....hope he heals up soon. On another note.Why put your OWN life and others on the road in danger by recording a video while driving? Sometimes no hands on the steering wheel? Clearly not a MOUNTED camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted July 28, 2017 Share My Thoughts are with him....hope he heals up soon. On another note.Why put your OWN life and others on the road in danger by recording a video while driving? Sometimes no hands on the steering wheel? Clearly not a MOUNTED camera. You make a fair point, you should also understand he's human and has some pretty heavy **** on his mind.So maybe you should also rather get in touch with him directly or via LTG and say something along the lines of "My thoughts are with you, just a friendly observation about the driving ... etc etc" Just a thought. Pah Bear, Andrew Steer, ChUkKy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted July 28, 2017 Share My Thoughts are with him....hope he heals up soon. On another note.Why put your OWN life and others on the road in danger by recording a video while driving? Sometimes no hands on the steering wheel? Clearly not a MOUNTED camera. Seriously not the place man... if you feel it's so important to comment from up on that high horse, then feel free to start your own thread. Strongs to the whole Schipper clan - long road ahead, but Eriks a fighter for sure Scary how quick life changes, was at a funeral just yesterday for someone I still planned many a laugh with, but who was suddenly taken. Thanks for all the updates LTG, tell Erik that hubland is rooting for him! Loose cog, eddy, Sepia and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulst12 Posted July 28, 2017 Share You didn't just go there??? I'm astounded that you are trying to make some point out of someone else's pain / dilemma ... not acceptable Pikey, Rusty Old Nut and Andrew Steer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted July 28, 2017 Share thanks to everybody for all their well wishes and support for Erik, I now Vic's keeping him updated with the incredible amount of posts coming through via all platforms,Here, FB, IG etc etc Something happened today that I felt compelled to share with everyone.I'm a bit emotional typing this so hope I can put in words what's in my head and heart. While visiting Erik today, who was his usual joking, full of nonsense self...We naturally discussed the trails at VG and more specifically the Ashburton route on Saturday.The insane detail he went into explaining parts of the route to me broke me inside, I was welling up but didn't want to show it.The man has so much passion and love for what he does! I'm sure he could describe the rocks and stones, no matter how small or big on the trails.Once again the reality of the situation hit me .. and quite hard.. I was rather emotional after leaving there...BUT THEN ... a little later thought about this...We often discuss the trails and he gets so excited when explaining them, like the new Double D route he made leading to Pofadder... he was so amped telling me about it and for me to ride it.. his enthusiasm is so contagious and motivating... if ANYONE is going to be able to power through this and come out smiling... he's the man that will. Far and away one of the most salt of the earth people out there Louis. L.T.G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulst12 Posted July 28, 2017 Share . Edited July 28, 2017 by Paulst12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted July 28, 2017 Share Wow, this puts our sport into perspective. Lets hope the rehab helps. I don't know all the details, but it sounds as if low light played a role. I have had three rather painful crashes in the last three years all of which had low light as a contributor. There is a point on a ride when the light fades quite fast especially in winter. On a familiar trail you don't always realize how little you can see or how much you rely on peripheral vision. So easy to end up off line, hitting a pedal or not even seeing a corner. Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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