Really, No Epic 2023 Thread?

[Jbr]

18 minutes ago, OVERDRIVE said:

This is nothing short of Terminator level. Nothing but respect for Amy I’ve seen many a MAN pull out of a ride with 5% of that injury. 
 

Boss level. 

I was wondering if she was starting in the mens group, but this is next level determination as most men would’ve pulled out for this. Hope she gets no side effects from painkillers/antibiotics. I would expect for her the worst part is getting sleep, once the juices flow on the bike the pain might go away

[TheoG]

Simply amazing.  I really didn't think she will make it to the start line.

[jcza]

Can someone explain what happened to Beers/Blevins pls? 

[W@nted]

18 minutes ago, jcza said:

Can someone explain what happened to Beers/Blevins pls? 

Either stomach issues for Blevins or a proper traditional Bonk 🤷🏼‍♂️

[jcza]

6 minutes ago, W@nted said:

Either stomach issues for Blevins or a proper traditional Bonk 🤷🏼‍♂️

Massively disappointing. Will be a miracle if they can come back. 

[Bernard and Christell Mtb Bucket List]

If Gerald says Drama again

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[Fred van Vlaanderen]

1 hour ago, ChrisF said:

Amy had an operation to fix her bicep last night.

 

 

Riding today 👍

 

Wishing her all the best. Takes some guts. 

[OVERDRIVE]

55 minutes ago, jcza said:

Can someone explain what happened to Beers/Blevins pls? 

Cramps, and a bit ill. See he's riding today 

[Fred van Vlaanderen]

10 hours ago, Shebeen said:

It didn't seem that sore, and there was very little blood.

probably just the outer covering of skin gone and all under the hood ok.

 

[not a doctor]I have a smidgen of experience here, I managed to get my brake lever into my thigh. Deep enough to require 2/3 stitches. Felt totally fine at the time, even when I started riding again, but first time i needed a bit of oomph from the hammies it was pain station and I knew that was it.

She was able to ride long, hard and fast. I don't think there's a significant injury there. keeping it clean and away from infection is the bigger battle. [/not a doctor]

 

Did you see the pic? This is not a 2/3 stitch wound. 

[OVERDRIVE]

38 minutes ago, W@nted said:

Either stomach issues for Blevins or a proper traditional Bonk 🤷🏼‍♂️

Can we say bonk on the hub 😜

[OVERDRIVE]

2 minutes ago, Fred van Vlaanderen said:

Did you see the pic? This is not a 2/3 stitch wound. 

@Shebeen don't look for the pic. Take my word for it it really as is bad as everyone is saying, few would have gone on. 

Edited March 21, 2023 by OVERDRIVE

[tinmug]

Some say Amy Wakefield gargles with peanut butter. 

[J Wakefield]

1 hour ago, W@nted said:

Either stomach issues for Blevins or a proper traditional Bonk 🤷🏼‍♂️

Another variable. No bonk 

[OVERDRIVE]

Riding as Nino’s partner would be anyone bucket list. But the pace he’s driving is so severe man. 

['Dale]

Wild horses couldn’t pull Amy Wakefield from wearing that beautiful and hard earned orange jersey at this morning’s start line. It is a career peak for both her and the ever awesome Candice Lill. 
The team would’ve lost quite a bit of recovery and reset time yesterday with the injury management and uncertainty cloud. Their lead will hopefully off-set some of the pressure for today. 

A race of two South African stories as the AW and CL are battling at the top of the grid and Beers and Blevins have to assert themselves to get back near the top. 

The coverage over very rugged and mountainous terrain, sublime. it is a long way to Lourens Se Fort or wherever the finish is on Sondag.
 

[TheoG]

2 hours ago, jcza said:

Can someone explain what happened to Beers/Blevins pls? 

Blevins was cramping yesterday on the second half of the stage.