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Tom Waters
from Seal Beach, CA / Former ATL | Signed on: Sun 25 Nov 2007 01:13:20 AM MST
Saul, I have followed your career and events from a distance. You are really a strong man. The book is so real and special. Inspirational and motivational speaking pays better then riding, and your Mom will approve!
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E Vos
from Amsterdam, NL | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 10:44:38 PM MST
You're alive, in fairly good health, with all your limbs intact and a sound mind. You have a lovely family and a girlfriend. You are very fortunate. It's time to put your past life behind you and look forward to the future. If you are able to do this with a lot of happiness, you will have reached a place that most human beings never get to. Nothing is permanent, least of all a sporting career. |
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Spencer
from SLC, UT | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 10:38:15 PM MST
Saul, good luck with everything man. You have got more heart than any rider in the peleton, you definitely should be proud of what you have accomplished. Hope I see you on the road some day. |
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jc
from cleveland, oh | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 09:37:37 PM MST
Saul, keep your head up, bro. no matter what happens your an inspiration to so many. take care.
jc |
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Jim Potter
from Colorado | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 08:47:09 PM MST
Saul, you are one tough and inspiring fella. I hope to meet and go for a ride with you some day. Best to you and your new Bride! |
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Donald Neill
from Clarksville TN | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 06:51:24 PM MST
Saul you may think you have lost your dream, but you give others hope. Dream on, best wishes to both of you. You continue to inspire many people. God Bless
p.s. wish a heart and soul like yours goodness will follow you in every endeavor.
Don |
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Jeramie Hoff
from Chattanooga TN | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 06:50:51 PM MST
Saul,Thinking of you. Anything you seem to touch turns to gold! Hope to see you soon. Jeramie Hoff |
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Velociraptor
from Santander,Spain | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 06:11:02 PM MST
A lot of luck in the life Saul!
Every the best for you...
From Spain,
Nest Regards
Velociraptor  |
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Mark
from Upper Ferntree Gully Aust | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 03:28:33 PM MST
Saul,
I cant imagine how hard it must be to have your life\'s dream taken away. It sounds like you have some new dreams to make with a new team for life. Good luck to you both, in creating and realizing those dreams.
Thank you for sharing your story, I am sure there are plenty more challenging and inspirational chapters to go.
Mark |
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Dave Martin
from Washington DC | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 01:55:27 PM MST
Saul,
Don't look back. You have so much ahead of you and much to be thankful for. Just imagine the joy of becoming a father one day. I am sure you will be even a better father than a cyclist. You remain an inspiration to many (as you can see by this guestbook). Chin up, Saul, chin up! |
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Manu
from Menton | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 01:55:01 PM MST
Salut mon Ami
je viens d'apprendre que tu allais devoir changer de vie et que tu ne realisera surement pas un de tes reves ... J'en suis triste pour toi mais je sais que tu es intelligent et que tu a plein d'autres reves tout aussi importants dans ta vie... bonne chance pour la suite et a bientot j'espere... profite bien de la vie... car cette victoire n'a pas de prix
ciao mon ami for ever !!!!!!! |
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Chris Bousquet
from New Haven, Conn. | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 12:36:04 PM MST
Saul,
I live by this quote:
"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." - Andre Gide-
You practically are this quote. When my wife and I were discussing whether we should sell our small house in "the city" and buy a more spacious house in the country (something neither logic nor finances would support), I told her your story as a shining example of someone turning the seemingly impossible, into something absolutely possible.
I'm very sorry to hear your recent news, but the truth is, yours is the kind of victory which cannot be measured by time clocks or finish lines. You have transcended those things, and as such you have already won the Tour, the Giro, and the Vuelta more times than everyone else combined. You have become an epic hero, one whose strength and courage have become a model for the rest of us to live by.
Go put on that yellow jersey Saul, raise your arms in the air, and stand back so that the rest of can stand and applaud you, the greatest of all champions.
Go forward, find and follow your next goal; we'll still be here, watching and learning.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Chris Bousquet
New Haven, CT
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Raf
from France | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 11:12:40 AM MST
Hello Saul,
I was a rugby player, I had to stopping because of illness, I know what you endures ... Now, it\'s up to you to get your passion of youth.
You remain a great champion ... And in your old age you do not say \"I could have ...\" But \"j done.\" Saul, a true champion he is in life as on the bike.
Bonjour,
J\'étais rugbyman, j\'ai du arréter à cause d\'une maladie, je sais ce que tu endures... Maintenant, c\'est à toi de faire passer ta passion a des jeunes.
Tu resteras un grand champion... Et dans tes vieux jours tu ne diras pas \"j\'aurais pu faire...\" mais \"j\'ais fait\". Un vrai champion il l\'est dans la vie comme sur le vélo.
Bon courage.
Good luck. |
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Scott A.
from Bellingham, WA | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 11:08:06 AM MST
By comming to grips with this and finding new challenges, you will have won the biggest race of all. |
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Kerry Need
from Orange County, California | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 11:07:27 AM MST
Saul,
You have shown courage not only in your cycling, but in your struggle over the last year and a half. You have set an amazing example for the current and next generation of cyclists by not just considering yourself and your needs but also through your charitable actions. I pray that you find what you are looking for in the next phase of your life.
Kerry |
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steve carpenter
from chattanooga | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 10:23:28 AM MST
Saul,
I cannot express how much I feel for you at this moment, I know you had a dream of your impending return that is now denied. I just want you to know there are hundreds (maybe thousands)of people here in Chattanooga that care about Saul the person more then Saul the bike racer. I know it is toucgh to deal with changes but know you will handle this well and come out an even stronger person because of it. Let us know when you are in town and we\'ll ride.
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Peter Schaillie
from B - Geraardsbergen | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 10:19:05 AM MST
Hi Saul,
I dropped a word of support from Belgium (Europe) last year, shortly after your crash in France. I crashed heavily as well on Nov. 13, 2005. and suffered from severe brain damage and injuries. I would like to express my support to you and family. Do not be depressed. Life offers so much more than cycling. Things could even had been worse... C'mon on the bike and enjoy life. You certainly know your strengths - as any cyclist does - and, although you won't be a pro rider - you will be able to exploit them and realize a nice job and so many other things. If you intend to come to Europe, why shouldn't we arrange a training camp for USA residents in france, or italy,...
Kindest regards
Peter Schaillie |
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| gerda | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 10:02:14 AM MST
Don't forget, your dream did come true!
You made it back as a pro-cyclist, you were at the start of the USPro- championchips!
Even if it was only for this one race, you did it! Congratulations Saul. And the best of luck in future, you will turn this in to something great. |
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Devin Curran
from devinssinglelife.blogspot.com | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 09:15:32 AM MST
You have done so much and given so many of us hope. I know that you
will find a place in the cycling world and your impact will be felt. Their is so much great that you can still bring. Go Fast !!! Thanks... |
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Bill
from New Jersey | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 09:07:34 AM MST
Best of luck to you Saul. When one chapter closes, indeed another shall open. I am condfident, as I\'m sure you are, that the next chapters in your life will be both inspirational and rewarding. It would be great to see your involvement in the cycling world in the future.  |
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Jim
from Califonia | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 08:46:14 AM MST
Hey Saul just read the posting on Velonews. So sorry to hear the news. On the bright side you made it to the Pros! Being 25 you're just at the doorstep of the rest of you life. I'm mid-way though mine. Long and short of it lifes an adventure and it's always changing up on you. You've got your health anything is possible.
Good luck and best to you! |
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Margot
from Belgium | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 08:36:53 AM MST
hi saul,
i find it very sad for you that you must give up your dream!!! i couldn't believe it when i read it 
but you have a whole new life for you... i wish you the best in everything that you will do!!!! 
ly bye xxx |
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Larry Waters
from North GA | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 08:27:56 AM MST
Saul, I hope this gets to you. I meet you in 00-01? at the US 100k in ATL. At the time you rode for the Saturn youth Development team. We were standing outside the Sheraton Hotel and it was my first Elite cycling race with all the pros I looked up to in Velo news. You stuck out because none of the top dogs would give a Cat2 the time of day except you. We spoke about the race and the power tap you were using, your wheels etc. You were and are something special that goes far beyond the cycling community. That day I got to see a little of the person you really are. From that point on I was a fan of yours always checking on your progress. You see, I too had my cycling dreams cut short. I had giving cycling everything I had just as you have. I went to Belgium and did the kermeese thing. I trained like a madman,spent every waking hour on the bike. you know the routine. Then in 2004 it all went wrong I was diagnosed with Chronic fatique syndrome. I went from doing a hundred mile training ride to not being able to take a shower without getting exhausted. I have yet to ride again. I have accepted this and moved on. But I gave it my all. I did my best. As did you . I guess what im trying to say is you are a special kind of person and you have so much to give outside of cycling. I wish you the best.
Larry Waters |
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Coenraad
from Johannesburg South Africa. | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 07:13:06 AM MST
Hey Bro,
I trust you will make a succses out of anything you touch and I look forward to hearing great things. 
God Bless from Sunny South Africa. |
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Jack Daley
from New Hampshire | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 07:07:20 AM MST
Good luck in whatever you do Saul. You are and always will be a champion for how you overcame your injury. Live Stong my friend. |
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Jose R. Bocanegra
from El Paso, Texas | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 06:57:24 AM MST
Saul,
Thank you for the inspiration you have given me and many others. your story, your life and you courage have moved many people. Keep up the fight and keep up the awesome work you are doing. dont look back and look ahead to the wonderful life you are living... May God bless you and your family always.
Remember the race is in your heart not on the roads of france...
Take care my friend., Joe |
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Mike McCarthy
from Richmond, Texas | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 06:27:29 AM MST
You must believe that you haven't been brought to where you are for no good reason. Racing may not have ended on your terms but there is a reason. This is not an end. It is a beginning and the courage and strength you've shown will stand you well. You are a winner in search of his next race. It won't be the one you planned but I'm willing to bet it will be more meaningful. Continue to inspire people. |
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David
from Guillory | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 05:56:19 AM MST
Saul, we are truely sorry that the news is not better and hope that you have many sweet memories to look back on. Stay safe and ride on! |
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dd
from dd | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 03:09:48 AM MST
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andy
from dudley uk | Signed on: Sat 24 Nov 2007 02:56:30 AM MST
hi saul
sorry to hear your not going to be riding in the pro peloton anymore. as one door closes a new one opens saul this is a new chapter in your life so grab it has hard as you can and seize the opportunity .
good luck to you and your new wife and your loving and caring mom and dad
god bless saul
love andy uk |
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