Video: July 13, 2015 // Fall

July 13, 2015 // Fall
This looks bad and it was. But thankfully and miraculously Arvid was walking around in minutes. He’s stiff and sore but otherwise it would appear there is nothing more serious than a crack in his helmet (he brought extras). Within a minutes he was back on his bike.

The back wheel suddenly seized just as Arvid began to stand to push up the hill. His forward momentum combined with his standing caused him to roll over his handlebars.

“It’s been a long time since I did summersaults,” joked Arvid as he walked back to the follow van for a quick rest. Minutes later when asked about the fluid in his legs, he said, “I think it cushioned my fall.”

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5 comments on “Video: July 13, 2015 // Fall
  1. Ruth Ann says:

    Afternoon everyone.. How journey after tumble .. Hope that fall added no extra pain ! as your grandchildren said one peddle at time .. Providing the wheels move forward .. As you face so many challenges will remember the challenges the MCF children also face on daily basis as well … We are again thankful for you, your team as you pursue your goal .. That we can pursue are goals for children of Kenya … When you get to to of hill you can see from where you came and where your going … Heaps of Gods love and Blessing you have an amazing supporters who cheating from there homes for you all ..

  2. Dorothy says:

    Fantastic video. Arvid looks in pain. So glad Ruth you are there. Praying

  3. Stan Wiebe says:

    OK Arvid…enough of the trick riding OK? In my limited bike riding experience, I’ve always found keeping the rubber side down and the sunny side up is the best way to go!

    But seriously…so thankful you survived that one…unbaleevable!!! God doesn’t always keep you from falling…but he often saves you from breaking…may God heal you from this fall, quickly!

  4. Jodi Friesen says:

    I think Niko did that a couple weeks ago. You can compare war stories. 🙁

  5. Ruth Ann says:

    So very thankful your ok .and you weren’t badly hurt … Great add for helmet safety . Good thing you weren’t going downhill as still be rolling . Team did great job getting out quickly to attend to Arvid . Was it from all that mud you collected along the way . Also good thing your ok . How is nearest hospital? Continue to know and claim God word that he will protect you and team.

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