Here’s a coincidental story of a critical accident on another North Shore multi-use trail: the Seymour Demonstration Forest
Cyclist in critical condition after collision with in-line skater

Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun
Published: Thursday, June 21, 2007

NORTH VANCOUVER – A cyclist is in hospital with critical head injuries after colliding with a female in-line skater on a trail in the Seymour Demonstration Forest on Tuesday afternoon.

North Vancouver RCMP say the 42-year-old man was cycling downhill at about 60 km/h when he and the skater collided on a blind corner at 2:45 p.m. The cyclist, who was training for a triathlon on a “very good bike,” was going so fast his helmet was ineffective in preventing the injury, Const. Michael McLaughlin said.He is in Lion’s Gate Hospital where he underwent surgery after the crash.

“He’s critical. He’s not doing well at all,” McLaughlin said. The 24-year-old skater received minor leg injuries but was otherwise unharmed, police say.

Although the trail is paved, police say it does not have posted speed limits or dividing lines.McLaughlin said it’s unlikely charges will be laid in connection with the mishap, which occurred at the nine-kilometre mark on the 10-kilometre trail.

The collision has prompted RCMP to warn cyclists to be careful on mixed trails throughout the Lower Mainland.