Jbr Posted January 26, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, Trashy said: 2 years ago I had to conduct a funeral for a cyclist who was killed riding on a flat, straight road. There were no cars up ahead so he was head down and going for it. A lorry passed him and then a little way down the road they pulled over to answer a phone call. They stopped in the yellow line where he was riding and he didn't see them until it was too late. I'm glad Bernal survived this and hope he is able to recover well enough to enjoy a full life. Returning to riding at any level would be an added gift. I think about a month ago a similar fatal-incident happened near melkbos. Glad Bernal survived, when you see the state of that bus it could have been a lot worse. Hope he recovers to at least live a normal life. Going back to his best level would be a bonus, but when you see how a guy like froome was affected by similar injuries, I think it would be a miracle... Trashy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 26, 2022 Share Terrible, Pro teams are strange, his team mates sitting on their bikes, it looks like they waiting for him to get up (I suppose they used to seeing mates fall) surely that severe impact ride cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted January 26, 2022 Share 39 minutes ago, DIPSLICK said: Terrible, Pro teams are strange, his team mates sitting on their bikes, it looks like they waiting for him to get up (I suppose they used to seeing mates fall) surely that severe impact ride cancelled I guess you also learn NOT to move someone after a severe accident unless you know how to. Check they are breathing, have a pulse but do not move. In this case I'm really glad they didn't move him and waited for the right people. With a femur and spinal fractures, laying him out in any position, rolling him over etc could result in far more severe injuries. Arterial ruptures, spinal chord damage etc Edited January 26, 2022 by Jewbacca DIPSLICK, ChrisF, DieselnDust and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 26, 2022 Share Was he on TT bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted January 26, 2022 Share 7 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: I guess you also learn NOT to move someone after a severe accident unless you know how to. Check they are breathing, have a pulse but do not move. In this case I'm really glad they didn't move him and waited for the right people. With a femur and spinal fractures, laying him out in any position, rolling him over etc could result in far more severe injuries. Arterial ruptures, spinal chord damage etc 100% I am not saying they should be helping medically hey different strokes I suppose, Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted January 26, 2022 Share 1 hour ago, DIPSLICK said: Terrible, Pro teams are strange, his team mates sitting on their bikes, it looks like they waiting for him to get up (I suppose they used to seeing mates fall) surely that severe impact ride cancelled might be like race car drivers, you have to believe you are invincible in order to do those speeds, you see a team mate have a crash and you have to believe they are perfectly fine and will be up in no time. Also you get used to seeing people crash and get up. Much like when Senna hit the wall, I was so used to watching massive crashes happen during F1 that I laughed at "how silly a mistake he made", only after he didnt get out the car for a few minutes did the severity strike home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted January 26, 2022 Share 8 hours ago, Trashy said: 2 years ago I had to conduct a funeral for a cyclist who was killed riding on a flat, straight road. There were no cars up ahead so he was head down and going for it. A lorry passed him and then a little way down the road they pulled over to answer a phone call. They stopped in the yellow line where he was riding and he didn't see them until it was too late. I'm glad Bernal survived this and hope he is able to recover well enough to enjoy a full life. Returning to riding at any level would be an added gift. Lord have mercy. Am lost for words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 27, 2022 Share The elegant Egan. Phenomenal athlete. It will be a miraculous return should he choose to return to the WorldTour stage. If he was my son, I would just want him to return to good health. 💟 ChrisF, OVERDRIVE, shaper and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted January 27, 2022 Share I sent the prognosis to a close doctor mate of mine to give me an idea of the severity of the injuries and his responses left me cold. Am with you totally; good health is all that matters. Edited January 27, 2022 by OVERDRIVE Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted January 28, 2022 Share 12 hours ago, 'Dale said: The elegant Egan. Phenomenal athlete. It will be a miraculous return should he choose to return to the WorldTour stage. If he was my son, I would just want him to return to good health. 💟 Well put! Those are horrific injuries with life long consequences. We certainly love a very dangerous sport. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted January 28, 2022 Share This is really crummy. My wish is that Bernal exceeds all healing expectations and suffers no lasting effects. I also hope that this causes us all to pay more attention to safety in all aspects of life. peetwindhoek, _David_, mazambaan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted January 28, 2022 Share Another Ineos Rider crashes in Columbia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted January 28, 2022 Share https://twitter.com/laflammerouge16/status/1487116913666834436 Edited January 28, 2022 by kosmonooit peetwindhoek and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted January 29, 2022 Share This is favourable news... Edited January 29, 2022 by OVERDRIVE Wayne pudding Mol and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted February 1, 2022 Share was thinking about this this morning on my ride. Perhaps its time for some added safety to be introduced. I was thinking maybe a forward facing camera for TT bikes, so you can keep your head down but still see what infront of you ? _David_, OVERDRIVE and ChrisF 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted February 6, 2022 Share Discharged! Egan Bernal leaves hospital to continue multiple fracture rehabilitation | Cyclingnews Vetplant, FondTF2, ChrisF and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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