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matthew dunn
from ASHEVILLE NC | Signed on: Sat 20 May 2006 03:07:20 PM MST
yo saul, man it sounds like you are on that super fast time trial back to being super healthy and strong once again. don't worry you will soon get your time in the spotlight against basso and cunego and battle them in the mountains of the alps.
well keep the rehab strong and always remember to keep your chin up you'll be back out there soon.
keeping you in my thoughts, if you get a chance hit me up with an e-mail dunn_matt@msn.com.
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Marcel
from the Netherlands | Signed on: Sat 20 May 2006 02:50:11 PM MST
Hi Saul,
on a cyclingnewssite I red that you will leave the hospital next tuesday, that sounds very positive after all the bad news there was just after your cyclingaccident.
The pictures are very impressive, and I can assure you that we here in the Netherlands think about you, and hope that you'll recover very quick.
And just like mentioned before, there were more cyclist who became big after a problematic, although that's a big understatement comparing with your situation.
Offcourse the first thing is to get yourself better again, and then let's hope that the third stage this year in Langkawi and your big prestation in the stage to Sölden last year in Germany will be nothing compared to your prestations in the future!!! 
Greetings (in Dutch we say: 'Groetjes')
Marcel |
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Mark Stephens
from Orlando, Florida | Signed on: Sat 20 May 2006 01:56:16 PM MST
Saul,
Thanks for posting. You are courageous to post all your thoughts and pictures. Ever since your accident I have checked your website many times per week to check on your condition. At first we couldn't get much information. Now we can keep up with your rehab. I am so glad you are getting better and better. I crashed myself three weeks ago. I went over the handlebars and hit my head but am okay - well, my collarbone is shattered but my head is okay. I look forward to getting back in the saddle. You are an inspiration and I am so glad to read about your recovery. I have prayed for you many times. I think your recovery is like a race - long and difficult but worth it in the end. You are a strong man and will make a full recovery, I just know it. Keep the faith and work hard and you will recover. My prayers are with you. Though I have never met you I feel like your friend. Keep up the good work and I will be praying for you and checking on your progress. You are a champion.
Mark |
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Christopher Pierce
from Bedford, England | Signed on: Sat 20 May 2006 12:43:58 PM MST
Saul
Very best of luck on the long road ahead. Your courage and heart is an amazing testament to human resilience. I hope someday you reap the rewards you so clearly deserve.
Best wishes
Chris.
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pieter
from buggenhout, belgium | Signed on: Sat 20 May 2006 07:25:21 AM MST
Dear Saul,
I read at ' www.wvcycling.com ' about your pictures on your website, so I took a look. It was an emotional moment and I thought about an other cyclist who crashed very hard. When he recovered, he became the best of his generation : Laurent Jalabert. Another cyclist won 7x the Tour de France after his sickness (and I know you can climb very good too). So Saul, I wish you all the luck, and I will follow you and you're races in the future. I hope to see you as quick as possible in the future races, but take you're time. |
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Tammy aka lilsprocke
from Fresno, CA | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 08:53:34 PM MST
Hi Saul,
I was devastated to read about your bike crash. I was really looking forward to following you during your racing season this year. I have been keeping close tabs on your recovery and am even more inspired by your dedication. I know that you will heal and I will get to follow your fantastic career in the future.
You are in my prayers.
Tammy |
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Timothy
from texas | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 08:17:51 PM MST
Saul: You don\\\'t know me, and I doubt that you ever will, but I just wanted to let you know that seeing you up and about is fantastic. I\\\'ve been following your story since it broke on espn.com, and all I can say is \\\'bravo\\\'. Indeed. Great inner strength on your part, and keep up the fantastic work. You\\\'ve obviously got a great and solid family base around you, take your time, and I will look for you at Champs-Elysses in a few, n\\\'est pas?
Tim |
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John Trotter
from Broolyn, NY | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 04:36:01 PM MST
Thanks for sharing the photos with everybody. It's true, people see people hit in the head on television every few minutes and they have no freaking idea about what it's all about.
The fog is going to keep clearing out. Your memory is going to get better and the equilibrium is going to come back. I'm telling you, I've lived it and it does.
Stay strong. And as my old neuropsych used to say, "Believe in yourself, have hope for the future."
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Mike
from San Diego, Ca | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 03:44:35 PM MST
Saul,
Great to see you up and on the road to recovery. You're an inspiration to so many people...it's just great to see you back on your feet.
Take care of yourself, Saul. Best to you and your family.
Mike Anderson |
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| McHughs | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 01:25:54 PM MST
Saul, Yvonne, & Jimmy,
Deb gives me all your updates. We hope to come to see you in Atlanta soon. We are so glad all is going well, even if it is slow. We think of you often and wish we could do more.
Stella & Mike |
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Sandy Nicholls
from Charlotte, NC | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 12:53:23 PM MST
Saul,
Just found your site. I have been thinking about you alot and am glad to see your recovery is ahead of schedule. Keep up the good work.
Hope to see soon,
Sandy |
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Chris Griggs
from Snellville | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 11:53:01 AM MST
Saul, it's really great to hear that you're coming along! You're attitude is awesome, and I sincerely hope that we'll all continue reading about your accomplishments and cheering for you in all of your endeavors. I've always been one to cheer for and support the home-town rider and/or team, so I wanted to let you know that you will always have my support.
You and I have a mutual friend, being Doug Green. Doug and I have ridden together, hung out on occasion, and his office at work is even right next door to my wife's(!). It's always been fun to say "Yeah... I know a guy who knows Saul and even has one of his old bikes!" (the Litespeed), but I hope to actually get the chance to one day finally meet you. For that matter, sharing a ride would be completely awesome, too! I know you'll get there, and on that day in the future, we might even get that chance meeting on the road.
Keep up the tough fight, and you've got a serious group of devoted fans behind you to borrow strength from when you need it most.
All the best!!!
Chris |
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Pierre Kerkhof
from Fort Worth TX | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 08:15:53 AM MST
Saul, I was devastated when I heard about your accident. It hit real close to home for three reasons. One. When you and Josh were racing together as juniors I always admired your heart and for something like this to happen to someone who you care for cuts deep. Two. As a father of a racer, I have spent time in the hospital with my son as a result of crashes. Three. I crashed out hard in a race last July, narrowly missing hitting my head by mere inches. A hard enough direct impact into a sign to break 5 ribs, scpula and punctured lung. We do heal!
I can say this as an athlete we heal faster than the general populous, and with your determination and fighting spirit I know you will recover quickly and fully. I keep you in my prayers as does our church. I believe in miracles, God isn't done with you yet.
Love, Pierre
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nancy kerkhof
from Hurst , Texas | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 07:36:27 AM MST
Dear Saul,Although Pierre and I haven't seen you for a time, it doesn't mean we havent thought about you or kept informed with your progress in the bike community. From the moment we met we liked you. You have a kind way about you. We have been praying for a complete recovery for you everyday. I have no doubt you will. Be patient and know that there are many, many people who care about you and your family , especially now. love nancy, Josh's mom |
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Ned and Annice Raye
from Dalton | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 07:10:40 AM MST
Thanks, Saul, for sharing the photos. Of course, they were difficult to view, but they truly give us a truer perspective of what you and your parents are going through. My heart skipped a beat when I read of your Mother's Day gift to your mother.
We love you guys and your being in Atlanta means you are "nearer" to home. We look forward to the day when you all drive up Coventry together.
God Bless you all. You continiue to be in our prayers. |
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marilyn
from tacoma | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 04:59:14 AM MST
Saul. I check your site twice a day. happy to hear you are doing better. Thanks for the pictures. I'm new to cycling but have been a fan for some years.
I'm working on cadence now and working at 84 to 85. When, I ride I often think of you and say a prayer for your recovery.
I just ride for fun.. marilyn |
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Ray Alba - Champion
from New York, NY | Signed on: Fri 19 May 2006 04:44:35 AM MST
Saul,
Glad to hear you are doing so much better and my entire team and I are hoping for a full recovery so we can cheer you on next year (or even later this fall) at the races. Get better my cycling colleague.
Ray Alba
ralba@champsysracing.com |
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Jared Wright
from Bangkok, Thailand | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 07:35:12 PM MST
Jodi and I will be in Bangkok again. If you're up to racing again next year by the Tour de Langkawi, we will be there to cheer you on.
Even if it means standing in a downpour in KL 
Godspeed with your recovery. We wish you the very best. |
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Chris Shelton
from Philadelphia | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 06:10:41 PM MST
Saul - Your fighting spirit is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing the photos. Your courage shows, and l wish you all the best. |
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Bill Goss
from Denver, Colorado | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 04:29:56 PM MST
Saul: I just read about your injury in Velo News. Please accept my best wishes for a speedy recovery. I look forward to seeing you race again in the near future. Good luck - you've got the right attitude.
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Chris Guidry
from Bristow, VA | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 01:38:10 PM MST
Saul, our family wishes you a speedy recovery. A good friend of ours was the victim of a brain injury (in Atlanta) many years ago, so we know the road to recovery is a tough one. I am sure you get this all the time and I apologize in advance but I have selfish reasons for wanting you back in the peloton. You are one of the guys in the pro peloton I can say to a friend "hey I raced with that guy!" In fact I fondly recall you dropping me and several others heading up racoon mtn years ago. Stay with it and get back on the bike soon. |
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Sue Flewitt
from Hampshire, UK | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 01:28:36 PM MST
Hi Saul, I read the article about you in procycling and was waiting to hear how you were getting on, I couldn't believe it when I heard about your accident. I'm just a recreational (weekend!) cyclist in England, with 2 kids and not a lot of time on my hands, but I just wanted to send you my best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hope you'll be back on your bike soon. Hugs, Sue  |
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Edwrad Johnson
from Alpharetta | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 12:49:22 PM MST
Very glad to hear of your continued recovery.
I hope to see you race the TdG again next year! |
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Gretchen Taylor
from Marietta, Ga | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 10:49:17 AM MST
To Saul and his Mom and Dad,
Hello, I am the Mom of 20 year old Marietta, Ga. Pro cyclist, Zach Taylor. Due to your close geographical proximity and your closeness in age to Zach I have followed your blossoming career. Zach has shared with us that behind your ferocious cycling persona there is a humble, funny guy. I know that you will use these same strengths to overcome this new challenge. My thoughts are with you. But, this note is not only to you, it is to your parents.
Yvonne and Jim, when I first heard about Saul’s crash and injuries my thoughts were for him. Shortly though they turned to you. As the mother of a cyclist I know the thoughts and feelings: is he racing now?...what time is it over there?...did he eat enough before the race?...with the time difference what time should today’s stage end?...he hasn’t called…was he going to call today or tomorrow?...no news is good news…right?...what if…
Our sons have chosen a particularly dangerous career. Their choice, their successes, failures and crashes, bring us much reflected glory and much reflected pain. I want you to know that there are cyclist Moms and Dads that shared your glory and are now sharing your pain. We are here in support of Saul and in support of the two of you.
Gretchen Taylor
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Blair, Mimi and Cole
from Virginia Beach | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 10:32:43 AM MST
Saul… thanks for sharing the photos, they were great… I wanted you to know I see an extremely fit professional athlete – a cyclist with a head trauma injury, who possesses an enormous inter – physical, mental and spiritual strength, not available to everyone and, not unlike LA’s. All those years of stressful training and racing will be paying off big time now. We’re praying for you everyday and I’m looking forward to riding with you sometime soon… I’d love to have an excuse to come to Dalton. Take care and Godspeed.
Ciao Dude
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Tawny
from Seattle | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 09:55:31 AM MST
Wow Saul those pictures really tell your story. I am so impressed with your determination. You keep fighting!
Every journey starts with one step and I know you can do this.Our thoughts are with you and hope for a full recovery. Selfishly I'd love to see you on a bike again. I have a great picture from tour of california if you want to see it.You are a great inspiration!
Tawnynull |
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Roy Johnson
from California | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 08:53:54 AM MST
You're my new hero. You're following your dreams. You have a great optimism and attitude and you're outlook is inspiring.
That's how I felt before your accident and now I feel that way even more. Keep it up, Saul! |
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brent driggers
from albany,ga | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 08:00:57 AM MST
all of our prayers are with you in your recovery Saul. I am looking forward to seeing you climbing
some big mountain next year.
go! get better! allez |
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Ron & Jennifer
from Dalton | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 07:46:29 AM MST
Saul, hay it has been two days and all Tyson talks about is seeing you and when he gets to go back to see you. It may be a long road ahead, but you have already conquered a big chunk of it. Just like the pros at the TdG, we are trying to get everyone who rides a bike whether they race or not to put green electrical tape on their handlebars (this could be pretty cool if it turns global). PS. Tyson is going to hold you to that lion. |
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James Duncan
from Bonaire, GA | Signed on: Thu 18 May 2006 07:02:07 AM MST
Saul,
Thanks for the pics of your progress. I\'m praying for you daily that you will totally recover and return to the peloton. I know that you will beat this and be back racing as soon as you can. Your determination is great and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery. I check your web site several times a week to see how things are going. I wish you and your family the best.  |
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