Very lucky to still be alive. - SV650.org

24-08-13, 05:16 PM

On 14 Aug, myself and two other paraplegics were racing an RSVR1000 at Assen in the 3hr endurance No Budget Cup. I was the last rider, 20min from finishing, we weren't last and I was down to 2min04sec laps. Tapped the power to drive from first corner apex, lost the rear and highsided. The right foot and knee came unstrapped as the bike flipped into air. However my left knee and leg remained attached to bike, and I was crushed under the bike when it landed. Bike flipped twice more then bounced down track, all the time I was being crushed and broken.

Medics believe it is a miracle I survived. Snapped right femur, very lucky not to have severed femoral artery and bled to death. The right femur has already been operated on with pins and plates stabilising the break. Left left suffered multiple shatterings, and debate went on about amputation. They have currently external fixated the lower left leg and foot. Arrived back in UK 2 days ago to have more operations to have internal fixations. Pelvis was broken. Arms and shoulders had severe bruising and skin removed.

Looks like no more racing until 2014. I will go back to Assen and finish the race!!! Just need completely start again with bike and kit. Currently 8th in Minitwin Champs with Club Thundersport, and will hope to finish top ten next year!
Trying to focus on healing, improved ways of fixing me to bike, and plans for more events.

Hope all are well. Just to add, I was wearing a decent lid, boot, gloves, back protector, which effectively kept me alive, so think about what you (or friends) are wearing out there.

Bibio · 24-08-13, 05:25 PM

sorry to hear that Talan. your a man on a mission

is there no way of adapting safety ski cramps so if ever in the event you stand a better chance.

andrewsmith · 24-08-13, 05:39 PM

Bloody hell Talan!!

GWS

sent from the shredded wheat factory

Grant66 · 24-08-13, 05:48 PM

GWS. Hope you back on 2 wheels soon.

You're an inspiration.

Balky001 · 24-08-13, 06:27 PM

That sounds like a Leon Haslam crash x 10 million. Glad you have your character in tact (sounds like one of the few bits OK) and GWS for Christmas so you can start working on the bike for 2014!!

24-08-13, 06:49 PM

There are no limits. Heal up quick fella.

Mauler · 24-08-13, 07:04 PM

Holy crap man, when you do it you do it properly! All the best in recovering and keep up the attitude!

*salutes*

Biker Biggles · 24-08-13, 07:18 PM

Blimey

timwilky · 24-08-13, 07:35 PM

GWS, you are an inspiration to able bodied, I best most spectators never even knew you were paraplegic.

24-08-13, 07:39 PM

Next year Talan, there's always next year

24-08-13, 05:16 PM	#1
Talan Guest Posts: n/a	Very lucky to still be alive. On 14 Aug, myself and two other paraplegics were racing an RSVR1000 at Assen in the 3hr endurance No Budget Cup. I was the last rider, 20min from finishing, we weren't last and I was down to 2min04sec laps. Tapped the power to drive from first corner apex, lost the rear and highsided. The right foot and knee came unstrapped as the bike flipped into air. However my left knee and leg remained attached to bike, and I was crushed under the bike when it landed. Bike flipped twice more then bounced down track, all the time I was being crushed and broken. Medics believe it is a miracle I survived. Snapped right femur, very lucky not to have severed femoral artery and bled to death. The right femur has already been operated on with pins and plates stabilising the break. Left left suffered multiple shatterings, and debate went on about amputation. They have currently external fixated the lower left leg and foot. Arrived back in UK 2 days ago to have more operations to have internal fixations. Pelvis was broken. Arms and shoulders had severe bruising and skin removed. Looks like no more racing until 2014. I will go back to Assen and finish the race!!! Just need completely start again with bike and kit. Currently 8th in Minitwin Champs with Club Thundersport, and will hope to finish top ten next year! Trying to focus on healing, improved ways of fixing me to bike, and plans for more events. Hope all are well. Just to add, I was wearing a decent lid, boot, gloves, back protector, which effectively kept me alive, so think about what you (or friends) are wearing out there.

24-08-13, 05:25 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. sorry to hear that Talan. your a man on a mission is there no way of adapting safety ski cramps so if ever in the event you stand a better chance.

24-08-13, 05:39 PM	#3
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. Bloody hell Talan!! GWS sent from the shredded wheat factory __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

24-08-13, 05:48 PM	#4
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 652	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. GWS. Hope you back on 2 wheels soon. You're an inspiration. __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

24-08-13, 06:27 PM	#5
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. That sounds like a Leon Haslam crash x 10 million. Glad you have your character in tact (sounds like one of the few bits OK) and GWS for Christmas so you can start working on the bike for 2014!! __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

24-08-13, 06:49 PM	#6
Runako Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. There are no limits. Heal up quick fella.

24-08-13, 07:04 PM	#7
Mauler Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wickford, Essex Posts: 259	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. Holy crap man, when you do it you do it properly! All the best in recovering and keep up the attitude! salutes __________________ "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." -Thorin Oakenshield, The Hobbit

24-08-13, 07:18 PM	#8
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. Blimey __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

24-08-13, 07:35 PM	#9
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. GWS, you are an inspiration to able bodied, I best most spectators never even knew you were paraplegic. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

24-08-13, 07:39 PM	#10
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Very lucky to still be alive. Next year Talan, there's always next year

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