Bicyclist airlifted to hospital after falling on rural San Luis Obispo trail
September 26, 2026 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a bicyclist to a hospital after the rider fell on a trail near San Luis Obispo on
September 26, 2026 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a bicyclist to a hospital after the rider fell on a trail near San Luis Obispo on Friday. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a bicyclist down on the Eucalyptus Trail near the 3000 block of Stenner Creek Road.
Firefighters used an off-road vehicle to make access to the bicyclist, according to Cal Fire. A CHP helicopter then airlifted the individual to the hospital with unreported injuries.
First reported by CalCoast News.
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