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Leigh Anne
from Chatsworth | Signed on: Tue 21 Nov 2006 08:01:11 AM MST
Saul,
I am new to cycling and realize that there is an abundance to learn and enjoy. As I read about and watch you and other cyclists I learn even more, especially about stamina, endurance, motivation, determination, and genuine will power among many other things. Good luck to you, and may your comeback be strong and speedy. You are an encouragement to so many.
LA |
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Tom Reynolds
from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA | Signed on: Tue 21 Nov 2006 06:20:54 AM MST
Saul,
You are an inspiration to those of us who feel like "we've topped out and don't have anything left, so why bother trying?" Life goes on, and unless you're going with it, you start losing it, sometimes without really realizing it, and once you notice, if you do, it is just that much harder to start turning things around. Motivation, taking that "first step" and having a goal and a plan to reach it, I think, are the most important things to have and you've "been there, done that, got the T-shirt." I really hope you have a great camp and can't wait to see you in The Tour this year. I think you're going to have a great season. Ride because you love to and all the rest will come with it.
Best regards,
Tom Reynolds
Tulsa, OK |
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Ursula
from Durban, South Africa | Signed on: Tue 21 Nov 2006 04:16:45 AM MST
Greetings Saul.
Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. We don't have Thanksgiving in South Africa but I do have family in Colorado and I know what it means to you.
Comment: Thank you very much, I wish you and your family the best too.. |
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Greg Milledge
from Brea, CA | Signed on: Tue 21 Nov 2006 01:08:40 AM MST
Saul: I met you last year when I volunteered as a race marshall at the Tour of California before the circuit race. You were the most friendly rider I've met and you always set a good example for the whole sport. I hope you make it all the way back because the sport needs you. I was wondering what country you think has the most enthusiastic fans?
Comment: Thank you for the nice comment!! Maybe Germany, and belgium,.. the French are very enthisiastic too.. |
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Eddie
from Buford, GA | Signed on: Mon 20 Nov 2006 10:59:56 AM MST
Awesome job, Saul, for the big ride. How long did you take completing the 110 mile ride? What mountain did you ride?
Did you have to change bike sizes after your accident? What size frame are you riding these days?
Take care and happy thanksgiving day in advance.
Comment: 6 hour ride.. Fort Mountain.. Nope same bike size and fit.. I do think my left foot has grown. Saul You too have a nice tanksgiving. |
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josh a
from New Hampshire | Signed on: Mon 20 Nov 2006 09:14:24 AM MST
Hi Saul,
It is great to hear/read about your amazing comeback. Just from reading your blog one can see the incredible progress you have made. Best of luck for your future racing career!
Also, my team, University of New Hampshrie Cycling Team, is possibly coming to Georgia in March for a training camp. Could you suggest some good rides and areas to stay? Hopefully you will be in Europe racing then. But if not, you should come ride with us and work over some collegiate racers.
Good Luck.
Comment: north west georgia in the mountains Dahlonega georgia(the six gaps). and Dalton is not that bad.. |
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Marilyn
from tacoma | Signed on: Mon 20 Nov 2006 04:52:27 AM MST
Je vois le Jersey jaune dans votre futur. Votre papa est-il monté avec vous ? Votre faire Saul tellement bon. Améliorez chaque jour. Avez-vous écrit un poetery latly ?
Comment: A Petit pue, je essay le Poetery.. Je espere pour le malliot Jaune un jour.. on regardez. Mais oui, Je ameliorez chaque jour. @ + Saul |
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Viking
from Norway | Signed on: Mon 20 Nov 2006 12:04:33 AM MST
Hello my friend! Have watched you for a while.. So good that your form is better! you are a great guy i think!! I hope the best for you!! be proud! I would!
Later! !
Comment: Thank you my friend, you know I am honored to ride with you fellow countryman Thor. I dream of the day I can race with him Again.. Saul |
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marilyn
from Tacoma | Signed on: Sun 19 Nov 2006 04:11:21 AM MST
Ne vous inquiétez pas de soit moitié psychopathe du peuple, je sais suis sur le médicament et l'autre moitié devrait être. Aimez-vous
Comment: j'espère avoir mes résultats bientôt. J'espère que tout est bon mon ami.
Saul |
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Jan Slabbekoorn
from Wemeldinge, the Netherlands | Signed on: Sun 19 Nov 2006 02:49:49 AM MST
It's great to see you do so much charity work. I also notice that you're riding on the next season bike? The one Thor was riding on in the TdF?
Hopefully I can meet you next season in Europe!
SU
Slabbie
Comment: Yes I am, seriously it is the best bike I have ever ridden..Like to meet you too!!! |
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bram hauben
from riemst , belgium | Signed on: Sat 18 Nov 2006 07:52:08 AM MST
hey
good luck next season!!
Comment: Thank you very much!!! Saul |
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Aaron
from Rome, Ga | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 07:39:57 PM MST
Glad to see how good you are doin, can't wait to see you racing again. Good Luck with everything.
Comment: Thank you for the support!! It means a lot. |
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Domen
from Slovenia | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 02:36:22 PM MST
Hey buddy, do you ever use AIM?
Comment: I'll give you a call sometime.. I hope all is well my friend. |
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Laura Barnes
from BWC | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 08:35:08 AM MST
It was so nice to talk to you - You are an inspiration!
Comment: Your very nice, Thank you for your kind words.. See you soon!!! |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 07:43:14 AM MST
About Christoph Brandt:
This is the Davitamon-Lotto cyclist who had a nasty crash end of august.
Lot's of people's prayed for him, and those prayers really worked.
Two weeks ago he started riding his bike again. A lot earlier as expected.
When he will ride his first race is not known yet but things look good.
Comment: You are right Gerda!! Thank you for thoughts and prayers.. keep smiling!! Saul |
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MELANIE FULTON
from CHATTANOOGA, RINGGOLD, AND DALTON! | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 06:54:33 AM MST
hey saul
my dad said he rode with you a couple of weeks ago and says you look great and riding strong!!! im so glad your home to be with your family but can't wait to see you on OLN crossing the finish line.
melanie |
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Perkins Family
from Dalton | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 05:49:18 AM MST
Saul,
The song is "Big Balls in Cow Town"
You really were a blast to have in the car going places!!
Talk to you soon.
Pam |
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Ursula
from Durban, South Africa | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 04:07:40 AM MST
Greetings from Durbs-by-the-Sea.
Always nice to read your cheerful messages and glad you're doing well. Summer's here now and one of the biggest cycling races takes place in Johannesburg this weekend. The Pick 'n Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge. Approximately 28,000 cyclists take part. Quite something, hey?
Keep up the smiles.
Comment: Sounds like fun= I would like to be there.
Maybe one day i can come to South Africa
Saul |
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BAYLOR BEAR
from Waco, TX | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 12:00:43 AM MST
Hey Saul, what an inspiration you are!! I am a distance runner who loves cycling. When my college career is over I want to take up cycling, I think I will have a good aerobic base built up due to running although cycling and running are very different!! I was wondering if you ever ran or like to run. All the best my friend!!!!!
Comment: I just started running to help build up my left leg because of the paralysis I had due to my crash.. To tell the truth, it is not my favorite. I am sure you will have a good aerobic base built up for riding if you do a lot of running. No problem. I was did a 1 hour jog twice as fast after I returned from france… Gained 30min in One month/ Saul |
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Perkins Family
from Dalton | Signed on: Thu 16 Nov 2006 08:55:09 PM MST
Hey Saul,
It is great to read about and hear about all of your accomplishments. You look great, just like the "old Saul" from early biking days. We found some pictures of you and Justin at Tsali, when you both learned to kayak, while we were there for a mountain bike race. You have both changed alot since then, and you have both had some major hurdles to "jump", BUT you have done it and we are all proud of YOU!! Keep up the great work and keep putting those pictures up. Happy Holidays in the days ahead to you and your family!!
Gary, Pam, and Justin Perkins
Comment: I for got, You guys sure do know a little something about hurdles. I remember thoes good o'l days, riding in the car down to the races with you-- I sure do miss them now. Great hearing from you. tell Justin I say hi.. (I remember a little of that counrty song I use to sing with you guyss,something about balls). |
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titi portal
from toulouse fra | Signed on: Thu 16 Nov 2006 05:24:09 PM MST
 good job saul your are a cool guy, I hope to see your face in next months.. 
Comment: Moi aussi mon ami!! @++ Je routourne a janvier.. Saul |
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Brett Daniels
from Woodstock, GA | Signed on: Fri 17 Nov 2006 03:22:02 PM MST
Saul,
It's great to hear how much you have recovered! I know that you are very busy, but if you have the chance we would love to have you come and speak at our Triathlon club in Roswell. Our website is www.northatlantamultisport.org and my email is tricoachbrett2005@yahoo.com. Good luck on your continued recovery. We are planning to attend your ride on the 31st if we are able.
Take Care! |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Thu 16 Nov 2006 06:31:40 AM MST
Want to test you!
You can answer in Italian, French, English,....
Can you also do it in Dutch!
Veel knuffels! En doe je moeder en vader de groeten.
Comment: U ook!! Veel knuffels! Houd o.k. glimlachend? dank u voor u gedachten. Vraag niet om Vlaamse!! Saul |
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Gérard Virat
from côte d'azur | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 02:35:02 PM MST
Nous t'attendons en janvier pour retourner prendre un café à Vintimille , après ou avant la Madone.
A bientôt mon ami.
Comment: Merci mon ami, je s'ennuient toi beaucoup, voyez-toi en janvier ! ! |
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JR
from Atlanta | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 02:30:27 PM MST
Just out of curiosity, are you related to any of the Sauls (last name) of Dalton?? They are distant kin of mine.
Saw you in the Jewish Times a few weeks back. Great story, keep up the great work.
Comment: No I am not,but we are friend of theirs. ..It was a good story.. Thank you, Saul |
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Rachel Raisin (Saul
from Dalton Georgia | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 02:02:33 PM MST
Dear Sual,
I will be the at the ride in March!! (I Hope!!)
-Rachel Raisin
Comment: Big hugs my little cousin.. Je t'aime. |
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MAURIZIO RESTELLI
from MILAN (Italy) | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 01:33:11 PM MST
Ciao Saul, thank you for your comment at my message, your italian language is perfect, more than my english (sorry for error in my test...)
Ciao "Campione" !
Maurizio
Comment: Nessun problema il mio amico, grazie per le parole del gentil. |
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Jim
from Chatsworth | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 07:27:21 AM MST
Saul you are a gifted athlete and truly inspiring! With a great family! I am sure you are gonna make a great comeback, and soon. Will you continue to stay in this area thru the spring or return to Europe?
Comment: I hope to move back in April of next year.. one step at a time, We will see. I am goign back for team camp in january so I will be home in Dalton through the winter holidays. Saul |
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gerda
from belgium | Signed on: Wed 15 Nov 2006 01:02:02 AM MST
You're right, they'll probably find out you're a psycho!
You know I'll always be right behind you. One day you really gonna win that "Tour the France"! If anyone can do it, it's you. With a bit of luck I'll be there to cheere you on.
Keep on fighting. And most of all, keep on smiling, ok!!!
Comment: Thank you Gerda for you kind words, they mean a lot to me.. You are very kind.. Saul |
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Lyne
from San Francisco | Signed on: Tue 14 Nov 2006 10:29:59 PM MST
Absolument fantastique de suive ta progression pour ton retour au mondeprofessionel de cyclisme. Et ton francais n'est pas mal.
Will you be in CA for the Tour of California? If so, my bike club would love to take you out to dinner for a celebration.
Comment: J'espère que je peux venir a regard, je ne peux pas fait le competition pendant une année. Nous verrons. Merci de l'invataion.@+++ Saul |
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