Chappie

Just a word of speedy recovery to Marnelle Rauch who experienced a "blackout" on her bike while descending on a twitchy part of the Suikerbosrand route and then came off her bike with severe injuries: Vascular artory damaged (Similar to what Ryan Cox had), disslocated fingers, broken collarbone, broken ribs, punctured lung and broken T7 in her back. She is still in ICU since Sunday. Any goodluck messages to: 082 7877 261. Chappie2009-11-03 02:56:24

Does anyone know whether there is truth in this matter??

Guys, girls....the fireworks is on the way. We all know, that the most serious attacks by the serious contenders, blossem on the mountain top finishes. The Ventoux will be a ripper.

Sounds like a debate can start here. I have got my popcorn and coke ready!!!

Great, that is comforting. I think the atmosphere at the back might also be partyfull, however, I know, I will hurt in someway, but will overcome it by sencefull riding. Looking forward to see you there.

Hi All, We had a discussion a couple of weeks back regarding my first attempt, where after I got hit by a bacterical phnemonia, hospitalised two weeks, ext..... My specialist ordered that I should stay off my bike for 2 months. Resume training mid November. With December being a difficult month for us to train, are there fair chances for me to succeed? ps: Thanks for the training schedules you guys mailed. It looks hectic!