If there was any doubt that the sport of cycling is dangerous, that was set to rest this week.  Two friends sent to the hospital with serious injuries within a few days is a powerful wake-up call.

In Tour of Flanders Michael Barry broke 3 vertebrea.  Fortunately the injuries were not too serious, he was released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon and is recovering in the loving company of his wife and son.  I wish him a speedy recovery and I’m just glad he’s OK
Yesterday, Saul Raisin crashed in Circuit de la Sarthe and sustained serious head injuries.  His condition is stable, but he’s in a coma and his future is uncertain.  The brain is a mysterious organ and it’s possible that he will wake and be totally fine.  I hope that happens.  Saul is a great guy and doesn’t deserve this trauma.

Having just arrived in Belgium this morning, all this reminds of the dangers of cycling and it makes me a bit nervous.  We know the risks and we accept them; however we all have families at home that also feel the pain of such injuries.  My wife is now frightened of me racing over here, so I try to do my best to reassure her that I’ll be OK.

Good luck guys.  Get well soon.

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