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Reply #560 on: June 23, 2010, 11:43:36 AM
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digaaron
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I'm afraid I have bad news to share. Dave Blumenthal was in a serious accident with a car this morning in Routt County. He is in the hospital now and I believe his family has been notified. I spoke with Routt County Search and Rescue about the situation and they couldn't share news about his condition, but they did say he was "severely injured."
If I learn anything more, I'll share it here. For now, let's send prayers/healing energy Dave's way.
Aaron Teasdale
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Reply #561 on: June 23, 2010, 11:51:41 AM
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pblumenthal
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« Reply #561 on: June 23, 2010, 11:51:41 AM » |
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Dave Blumenthal was medevaced to Denver where he is in stable condition with a serious head injury. He arrived at the hospital within the hour. His wife and daughter are now enroute to Denver. His family have all been contacted, but it is too soon to know how things will go. Our thoughts are all with Dave as we wish him well. I will try to update here as the situation unfolds
- Pete Blumenthal
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Reply #562 on: June 23, 2010, 11:57:29 AM
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atb29er
Location: ketchum, idaho
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« Reply #562 on: June 23, 2010, 11:57:29 AM » |
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I passed Dave up in the snow in Chrystal Park . He was very upbeat and enthusiastic about it all . This not a good thing to hear . I hope everything turns out well for him and his family .
Andy
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Reply #563 on: June 23, 2010, 11:59:03 AM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #563 on: June 23, 2010, 11:59:03 AM » |
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This is one of the pictures Marshal sent last night. The snow was on Fleecer Ridge and the rider I believe is Aidan. There are a few other pictures on his blog.
Can you post a blog link? |
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Reply #564 on: June 23, 2010, 12:00:42 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #564 on: June 23, 2010, 12:00:42 PM » |
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Dave Blumenthal was medevaced to Denver where he is in stable condition with a serious head injury. He arrived at the hospital within the hour. His wife and daughter are now enroute to Denver. His family have all been contacted, but it is too soon to know how things will go. Our thoughts are all with Dave as we wish him well. I will try to update here as the situation unfolds
- Pete Blumenthal
Godspeed to his family and friends on their way! Hang in there Dave B.! Thanks for updating Pete (I'm a VT'r who has had the pleasure of riding with Dave). |
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Reply #565 on: June 23, 2010, 12:22:21 PM
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Von Petrol
Location: Eastvale, Ca
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« Reply #565 on: June 23, 2010, 12:22:21 PM » |
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I am sorry to hear about Dave Blumenthal. I hope all goes well for him.
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Reply #566 on: June 23, 2010, 12:26:46 PM
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Jeff Tomassetti
Location: Fernandina Beach, Florida
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« Reply #566 on: June 23, 2010, 12:26:46 PM » |
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So, so sorry to hear about Dave  . We worry about Bears and carry bear spray, but is the cars we really have to fear! Oh, I shout out sincere hope for his rapid recovery. Jeff Tomassetti |
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Reply #567 on: June 23, 2010, 12:27:31 PM
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Slowerthensnot
Have fun and go far
Location: Idledale, CO
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« Reply #567 on: June 23, 2010, 12:27:31 PM » |
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Dave and Fam, Prayers and good vibes from SW utah!
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Reply #568 on: June 23, 2010, 12:44:23 PM
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bruce.b
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« Reply #568 on: June 23, 2010, 12:44:23 PM » |
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Oh no! I'm sending good vibes to you Dave. As another east coaster I was following your progress closely.
bruce.b
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Reply #569 on: June 23, 2010, 12:58:05 PM
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cbillman
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« Reply #569 on: June 23, 2010, 12:58:05 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and family ...
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Reply #570 on: June 23, 2010, 01:11:24 PM
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« Reply #570 on: June 23, 2010, 01:11:24 PM » |
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Terrible, terrible news about Dave Blumenthal. I hope that he fully recovers and lives to ride another day.
edit: I just listened to his last call-in. Makes it just that much harder to imagine him at the hospital right now. He's obviously one tough guy--a trait that will hopefully serve him well in the tough days ahead.
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Reply #571 on: June 23, 2010, 01:18:35 PM
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Dogger
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« Reply #571 on: June 23, 2010, 01:18:35 PM » |
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Hi all,
Here are a few pictures from the start in Banff (if the attach feature works properly). The bike is Kent's rig. If someone can give me an ID and email for the "gunslinger" I can send him a copy of the full size file.
Bob
The "gunslinger"  is Pete Faeth. Cindy's email is cindyfaeth@gmail.com. |
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Reply #572 on: June 23, 2010, 01:21:15 PM
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bjamin
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« Reply #572 on: June 23, 2010, 01:21:15 PM » |
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Thoughts and prayers out to Dave B and family. Wish you a full and speedy recovery.
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Reply #573 on: June 23, 2010, 01:24:43 PM
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Dogger
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« Reply #573 on: June 23, 2010, 01:24:43 PM » |
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Just saw the posts on Dave B...more thoughts and prayers for Dave & his family from northern California...
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Reply #574 on: June 23, 2010, 01:34:51 PM
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mgindle
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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« Reply #574 on: June 23, 2010, 01:34:51 PM » |
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This is really wrenching to hear/read. Thanks Pete B for shepherding information this way as its available/appropriate. It's never easy to hear about someone involved in a serious bicycle related injury and this hits particularly hard. Its terrifying that this can happen, even though we all realize the potential each time we step out the door on our bikes. In my mind it takes a great deal of courage to simply step foot on the divide with the intention of traveling its length. Hopefully Dave will be able to tap into the courage and strength he has demonstrated along his journey to make speedy and complete recovery. My sympathy and support goes out to Dave and his family.
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Reply #575 on: June 23, 2010, 02:12:54 PM
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teamfaeth
Location: Rancho Murieta, Ca
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« Reply #575 on: June 23, 2010, 02:12:54 PM » |
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Praying over the Blumenthal family for peace and comfort, and for a super natural healing over Dave.
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
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2 Tim 4:7 Fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith!
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Reply #576 on: June 23, 2010, 02:29:56 PM
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bgiro
Location: On a long a low elevation rail trail, East of Omaha..
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« Reply #576 on: June 23, 2010, 02:29:56 PM » |
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Sending White Light to Dave.
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Reply #577 on: June 23, 2010, 02:30:56 PM
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alpenzorro
Location: Munich, Germany
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« Reply #577 on: June 23, 2010, 02:30:56 PM » |
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live from the trail... met four racers today on the "hills of horror" (my name) after rawlins. marshall (first pic) was way ahead of the others and will probably be at bush mountain lodge already. he wasnt too happy about his saddle and might be looking for a replacement in steamboat tomorrow. the others were going strong as well, some plan to ride on into the ninight after dinner at the lodge.
go racers!
oh and btw... wymoing sucks when you come right out of colorado :-).
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Reply #578 on: June 23, 2010, 02:45:23 PM
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Rob Colliver
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Best wishes to Dave from over the pond - all us Brits watching the race feel shocked about the collision ; we hope and pray it works out ok.
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Reply #579 on: June 23, 2010, 03:01:58 PM
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Marshal
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #579 on: June 23, 2010, 03:01:58 PM » |
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Our prayers are also going out to Dave. Do they have any family in the Denver area? We live about 2 hours away, but I can offer assistance if needed.
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