The van den Barselaar brothers and family are very grateful to everyone who assisted after the horrific crash. They wish all who were injured a speedy recovery. However, Andy would like to state that Greg in no way drifted into the path of the overtaking tandem. Rather, the passing tandem clipped their handle bars. This forced Greg to swerve to the left. He desperately tried to correct to the right and at that point the wheels touched, bringing Greg and Andy down. After riding tandem for four years, Greg and Andy have enough road experience to ensure they don't partake in any drifting (which is always dangerous) and Andy is deeply saddened by what he feels is an attempt to blame them for the accident. His brother is lying in a severe, unstable condition in ICU and while this in no way detracts from all the other serious injuries received by the other riders involved, it is important to avoid laying blame at the door of someone who cannot respond. Thank you for all the well wishes (posted on behalf of Andy vd B)
