Tributes for mountain bike rider Brad Prust, 41, after tragic death in crash at Woodcroft track

A man who tragically died following a mountain bike crash in the southern suburbs “worked hard and played hard” – and will be remembered for being “generous in life and also in death”.

The mother of a mountain bike rider killed in a “catastrophic” crash on a southern suburbs trail says there’s “not a pedestal high enough” to put her son on.

Brad Prust, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday from injuries suffered in a crash at a bike track at about 11am Sunday.

The much loved Somerton Park man had been riding with a friend, who administered CPR on the scene, before an ambulance arrived to rush him to the Flinders Medical Centre.

His mother Dawn Prust paid tribute to her “capable and generous” son in an emotional tribute posted to social media on Thursday.

“My beautiful boy Brad died yesterday after a catastrophic mountain bike accident on Sunday – doing what he loved,” she said.

Ms Prust said Brad loved people and would always be willing to offer a helping hand.

“He had a presence – and a healthy ego – did he really think he could pull off the skullet! And there was nothing like Brad’s banter,” she said.

One of the last images of Brad Prust that he sent to a friend. Picture: Facebook

Brad Prust (right) on the River Murray with a friend. Picture: Facebook

“He worked hard and played hard, travelled the world and loved life.”

Ms Prust also revealed that Brad was able to become a multiple organ donor.

“Thanks to his good mate’s first aid at the scene … the doctors are very grateful that he will extend the lives of many recipients,” she said.

“That was Brad – generous in life and also in death.”

Brad worked as a rigger at Fleurieu Cranes, but had a passion for his projects and hobbies outside of the workplace.

Ms Prust said he was well-known for being pedantic and organised.

“Brad was so capable and had so many unfinished plans, especially for the shack – for the biggest deck at Teal Flat, the best lawns, for time to use his many toys, and especially to spend time with his beloved mates,” she said.

Brad Prust. Picture: Facebook

Brad Prust. Picture: Facebook

“There’s not a pedestal high enough or a Fleurieu Crane tall enough to put Brad on.”

A memorial organised to honour him next month already has more than 250 people planning to attend.

His popularity is evident in the many tributes posted online by family and friends.

“Last photo you sent me while teasing me while I was stuck at work! Still can’t believe your (sic) gone the good ones always go to soon! Building bridges won’t be the same without you legend, will be sadly missed,” one post read.

Another friend said he “always laughed the hardest” in Brad’s company.

“Legends pass before their time,” he wrote.

“You will be missed.”

Major Crash investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

His death is the 68th life lost in crashes in South Australia so far this year, compared to 42 at the same time last year.