Bad mountain bike crash at Nisene Marks

A 50-year-old couple plunged 80 feet off a cliff on a fire road in California, proving even easy trails demand attention and respect.
By Jeff Barber
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The Santa Cruz Sentinal had an article about a 50-year-old couple who suffered severe injuries after riding off an 80 foot cliff in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in California. The accident occurred on a fire road which just goes to show that it’s important to know your limits and stay alert even on the easy stuff.

 
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