After a four-hour visit to the hospital, Arvid has been bandaged and X-rayed and given the OK by the doctors to continue. Due to the delay, and the proximity to the start of the race, the plan is to rest up for tonight and possibly tomorrow night, then restart the ride from scratch (Guinness does not care when you start). This way he would lose no time on the record, and allow the wounds to begin healing before riding.
As you can see from the pictures below, he took the brunt of the accident on his left side. To clarify what happened, he was on an 11% descent and took a left-hand turn at too high of a speed. He was unable to maintain the amount of turn he needed, and, rather than run into the concrete barrier at high speed, he chose to lay the bike down (fall on purpose). He skidded, then rolled, before stopping near the edge of the road. Given that he stopped moving in a blindspot in the turn, we are very thankful the traffic was stopped behind him in time. The crew took care of him, as well as some passersby. The paramedics arrived, and took him to the hospital to get checked out. He never lost consciousness. He has no concussion. No bones were broken (ribs or otherwise).
He looks forward to recovering and the possibility of restarting the ride tomorrow or Monday.
Arvid has ridden almost half a million kilometres in his cycling career, yet has remained remarkably safe on the roads. We are thankful for his quick-thinking decision to lay the bike down, and the relatively minor injuries that resulted. All things considered, this is a good end result.
Philippians 3:14King James Version (KJV)
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Our prayers are with ALL of you. Be safe.
Glad nothing was broken and certainly not your spirit…
Russ..one of the paramedics today..
Sorry to hear of your fall and happy you are okay and on the mend, I have had lots of road rash over the years and if I could make a suggestion I started using a product called DuoDerm The CGF model it will help you to heal quicker and not have to deal with the dressings. It is a control gel formula dressing so it is left on for 7 days at a time and creates a colloidal bath so it heals the wound it has allowed me to race in stage races and it also soothes the burn so you will be able to sleep etc just want to help if possible track some down they are patches and I purchased at Diamond athletic good luck and may the wind always be at your back!
WTG, Tim.
I have been extolling the virtues of DD for 20+ years.
Order by the box from your pharmacist. Even at 3 to 5 dollars a pad the healing effect of 7 to 10 days, complete with no scabs and no scars is absolutely worth it.
Thank you for this recommendation. Arvid said to tell you that the dressings feel very good on his skin. Thanks!
Glad to know you are ok .rest well .there may be greater purpose for starting over again . God is always watching out . … When I fell off the ladder my son suggested to wrap me in bubble wrap you might want to take up that suggestion …. ” your not alone ” by Brit Nicole .. I’m sure God will honour prayers when you’ve got probably 2000 plus children praying for you … Peace be with you …
Wowzers! Way to think quick, and glad that some road rash is the worst of your injuries. Hope that the discomfort is minimal, and you can get some rest!
Have been following your story after having read your book last summer. Was praying for you after your crash today and am thankful you are well, all things considered. Will continue to watch your journey and pray for you and MCF. May God bless you as you ride for Him.
Great plan Arvid! May God continue providing that hedge of protection as you continue your assault on the record.
You are in our prayers Arvid.
Onward!
Thanks for the update. Praying
Good news Arvid- really good news all things considered. Continued prayers here for you as you start again. Having seen what can happen, Angels were surely watching over you.
Rest up and God speed my friend.
It’s a good plan. We will be here waiting for you. Thanks God that you are safe and rest.
Good plan
Rest and recover quickly my old friend. Best wishes.
Glad that there is nothing broken and that people were able to stop. Nice to see your smile Arvid. You look like you did a few rounds. Rest up . Prayers
Arvid, We are thankful to hear that you are on the path to recovery.