BarHugger Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Temperatures were reaching 38/39degC today with some serious wind gusts. Riders were hydrating well to prevent dehydration, however over-hydration can just be as dangerous and fatal. Unconfirmed fatality at B&B today related to hydration. Be careful out there people......if in doubt, rather sit out, and ride another day.
Bat Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Temperatures were reaching 38/39degC today with some serious wind gusts.Riders were hydrating well to prevent dehydration, however over-hydration can just be as dangerous and fatal.Unconfirmed fatality at B&B today related to hydration.Be careful out there people......if in doubt, rather sit out, and ride another day.Wow, really sad news. Condolences to the family of cyclest.
BarHugger Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Word of warning. Stay well to the left on Great Wall My China! Even on calm days the wind is normally pumping on that escarpment. There are some places on GWMC where a 100 m plus fall awaits you if you get blown over.Organisers forced riders to go left because of wind.
Gen Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Temperatures were reaching 38/39degC today with some serious wind gusts. Riders were hydrating well to prevent dehydration, however over-hydration can just be as dangerous and fatal. Unconfirmed fatality at B&B today related to hydration. Be careful out there people......if in doubt, rather sit out, and ride another day.Oh no.. that's is very sad.. RIP
DaviM Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Condolences to the family! The heat is never something to mess around with in endurance sports.
shaper Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 So has it been confirmed or is still unconfirmed?
dirtrider Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Paul passed away yesterday after the race . Condolences to his wife , children and brother that was his race partner .
Squier Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 So sad to hear. Condolences to all family and friends. RIP Paul
DamienA Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Competent rider ( Sub 3hrs road and MTB skilled) available to fill in for someone pulling out of ride. He is willing to pay substitution fees for the 2day this weekend.Contact Dave Douglas on 0724306730 if you still want to ride as a team. Posted on behalf of Dave.Thanks Hubbers
Ratty Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Paul passed away yesterday after the race . Condolences to his wife , children and brother that was his race partner . RIP fellow cyclist. Very sad. Any idea what the cause of death was? Why I ask is one of the riders on the Descent had his blood pressure go through the roof because of dehydration. He was airlifted in the helicopter 4km's from the end of stage 2 and put on a drip. Has never previously had issues with blood pressure. Just wondering if this was the same? Apparently dehydration causes your blood to thicken making it harder to move around your body which then raises your blood pressure.
dirtrider Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Paul did not feel 100% before the race but a few km in he started to feel better . But after 2nd water point he complained that he felt weak and they slowed down the pace . At Mnandi village he got very ill and lost consciousness . A doctor on bike stopped to assist until the medics arrived . He passed away in the medical tent . Cause unknown at this stage .
Squier Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Paul did not feel 100% before the race but a few km in he started to feel better . But after 2nd water point he complained that he felt weak and they slowed down the pace . At Mnandi village he got very ill and lost consciousness . A doctor on bike stopped to assist until the medics arrived . He passed away in the medical tent . Cause unknown at this stage . Man, that is so tragic. I've ridden before when I shouldn't have and looking back, and especially when I read this, it gives me shivers. Things can go wrong so quickly. Again, condolences to all. Sounds like you knew him?
Gen Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Paul did not feel 100% before the race but a few km in he started to feel better . But after 2nd water point he complained that he felt weak and they slowed down the pace . At Mnandi village he got very ill and lost consciousness . A doctor on bike stopped to assist until the medics arrived . He passed away in the medical tent . Cause unknown at this stage .So very sad, condolences to his friends and family.
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