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A mountain biker’s neck was sliced open by a string of barbed wire that was tied across a mountain bike trail at West Bragg Creek Provincial Park in Alberta, multiple sources report. According to CBC.ca, the rider’s neck was sliced open from side-to-side, “more than half a centimetre deep in places.” Update July 11, 2017, 10:25am MDT: Reports …

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“Don’t move,” said a stranger with a look of concern. “The ambulance is on its way.” My ears heard the words. I saw the faces. But, like a tired rider climbing a long hill, I was lagging far behind. “Yeah, stay very still,” said another. “Don’t move your neck or head. Don’t move at all.” …

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Photo by Sven Martin, Velonews Rachel Atherton, was hit by a car while riding her road bike in Santa Cruz last week. Atherton dislocated her shoulder in the accident, Velonews reports: World downhill champion Rachel Atherton of Great Britain dislocated her shoulder after colliding with a car in Santa Cruz, California, on Sunday. Atherton, who …

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Photo by Sven Martin, Velonews Rachel Atherton, was hit by a car while riding her road bike in Santa Cruz last week. Atherton dislocated her shoulder in the accident, Velonews reports: World downhill champion Rachel Atherton of Great Britain dislocated her shoulder after colliding with a car in Santa Cruz, California, on Sunday. Atherton, who …

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