Richard’s Crash

Dear Grammar Cycling Community,

Just to fill in the gaps for those of you who don't already know -yes I received that phone call on Sat afternoon that nobody ever want to get - "Mum - Dad has had a crash and is in hospital". I was in Auckland and this was all happening in Taranaki - many miles away. I flew down on the first flight Sun morning.

Richard crashed on Sat afternoon while sprinting in the last 500m of the second event of the B grade of the Tour of Taranaki - Tom Williams was just within his grasp. There was a 10 person crash - 3 people being taken to Hawera Hospital. Richard has a fractured left clavicle, 2 broken ribs eventually discovered on Tues and multiple abrasions on his left side - including his arm, hip and his entire left leg.

Many thanks to the Grammar Cycling Community for their care and support - not to mention individuals but - John and Joy Williams for taking care of Max - mentally and physically - James and Meren Webster - for only being a phone call away, Blair James - Hawera Hospital would not have been the same without you being there, and Mike Sowter for directions around Taranaki.

Aaron and Sam leaving this weekend - may the wind always be at your back - have a great time and enjoy the experience - make us proud boys.

Cheers lorraine j