MTN Team member in serious car crash

[virgo]

Don't even know this guy, but feel like crying.  Sad news indeed.  The fact that he's strong is probably what's keeping him going.  May that continue to get him through this.  Prayers for him ,his family and friends.

[Chrispy]

The power of the HUB.

Just got a call from Kenneth Ketterer in Australia to ask if I got any more details. He and Brad were fierce competitors as U16 and Junior riders. He sends his best wishes to Brad.

[waylonza]

Nicest guy in the bunch and the biggest fighter. All my prayers to you and family Brad.

[big mama]

Dear Eugene, Helen and Gaz,

 

Brad is in our prayers and we are thinking of all of you.

He is such a special young man . May he have a speedy recovery

With lots of love from Blacklers KZN

[Andrew Steer]

Thoughts with the big guy

[Roadster258]

 

 

Most of the speculation about Brad's condition has been untrue. Here is the official statement from MTN Cycling:

 

05 February 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

MTN Energade cyclist recovering in hospital

 

MTN Energade Cycling team rider, Bradley Potgieter, was involved in an accident this morning.

 

Potgieter has been admitted to a private clinic in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. He has been sedated and is recovering in ICU having been diagnosed with nothing more serious than two minor bone fractures and some bruising to his head as a result of the impact.

 

?Bradley is currently in a stable condition at the ICU. He has sustained uncomplicated ?crack? fractures to his right distal radius (forearm) and left medial maleolus (ankle). He has minor facial lacerations and areas of diffuse minor intra-axial (brain) bleeding, which do not require neurosurgical intervention. He is conscious, communicating and his doctors are satisfied with his current condition,? says Dr Carol Austin, trainer of the MTN Energade cycling team.

 

Neurosurgeons at the private clinic are not concerned about Potgieter?s condition and are confident that he is in no danger from his injuries. They will, however, continue to monitor his progress.

 

?Bradley simply needs some time to recover from this early morning scare and will be back to full fitness in the not too distant future,? says Ian Wilson, MTN Energade Cycling road team manager.

 

ENDS

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Miranda Lusiba: Tel: 083 212 8624/ E-mail: lusiba_m@mtn.co.za

OR

Iwan Pienaar: Tel: 083 974 6287 / E-mail: iwan@bairds.co.za

 

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Roadster2582010-02-05 12:28:06

[big mama]

Roadstar,

Thanks so much for the update !! Brad get well soon

[Ricycle]

That latest news sounds a whole lot better, but thoughts & prayers are still there for you Brad!

[OldMan]

Thinking of you Brad - You are destined for big things so get back on the bike soon!

[virgo]

Happy to hear good news!

[Big G]

Get well soon Brad. You and your family are in our prayers.

[Mudsimus]

So it seems not nearly as serious as the OP claimed. Its a good thing to get facts straight before you scare the crap out of a lot of people. Hope you recover quickly Brad!

[Norris]

So sad