Cycle Helmet Saves Skater's Life

Skater falls off overpass - Maple Ridge News

Whilst skating over a foot-bridge this skater was propelled over the rail and fell some 30 feet.

Authorities stated that had he not have been wearing his approved cyling helmet he would have certainly died in the act.

Lesson learned?

Skater falls off overpass Maple Ridge News,? Canada?- Sep 2, 2006 A teenage boy remains in hospital with injuries after falling off a pedestrian overpass in Pitt Meadows while inline skating Wednesday morning. ...

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Skating Marathon

Skaters take part in inline marathon - Marquette Mining Journal

26.2 miles on skates...  read how the speedskaters take took the top 6 places out of 2500 of the world's best inline skaters

Skaters take part in inline marathon Marquette Mining Journal, MI - Aug 22, 2006 ... me.”. Derrick and Carr have remained active in inline skating, grabbing third and 12th, respectively, at the marathon last year. ...

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