Six Gap Century Accident - Let's be careful...

[Wayne]

A severe cycling accident on the downhill side of Hogpen.

Please keep this cyclist in your thoughts.

Please be careful whenever and wherever you ride. Make sure your bike
(and you) are up to spec for your ride and the road and traffic
conditions.

Details at http://www.evergladesbc.com/

Dear Six & Three Gappers,

I received this email update from a friend of an injured Six Gap
rider, Daniella Izquierdo, who wanted me to pass this on to everyone.
For more information, please contact Betty Trueba at
true...@bellsouth.net.

Thanks,
Stefani Logsdon

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Dear Cycling Family,

As many of you know, a group of Miami riders went to the Six Gap of
Georgia this past weekend to enjoy what started out as a truly
wonderful time. On the mountain known as Hogpen, which is the most
difficult climb of all, the first two miles of the descent are
terribly steep before leveling off a bit and then resuming the
descent. It was towards the end of those two miles, that Daniela had
her accident. She was soon cared for by two trauma surgeons that
happened to be on the ride and then flown to the Erlanger Trauma
Center in Chatanooga, Tennessee. We are all blessed to know Daniela
and her ever vibrant personality. She is a treasure in our lives and
we ask the Lord to grant her a speedy and full recovery from this
traumatic accident.

Many in our community as well as in Georgia have been asking what they
can do to help. First and foremost, we ask for your continued prayers
and support. Daniela will need all of us in the next few months to
help her through these difficult times. A prayer service is scheduled
at 7:15am at the usual Larios departure area followed by a ride at
7:30 to Bayfront Park. [The ride will be held Saturday October 4,
leaving from Casa Larios in SOUTH MIAMI (Address: 5859 SW 73rd St,
South Miami, FL 33143) (Phone: (305) 662-5656) at 7:30am. We will have
a prayer service first at 7:15am and then ride to Bayfront staying all
together.] In addition, a trust fund is being set up for her at City
National Bank to help with her expenses. Any donations should be sent
to: The Maria Daniella Izquierdo Fund c/o Betty Trueba, 12905 SW 107
Court, Miami, FL 33176.

The cycling community is a family brought together by the love of a
sport but more than anything, by the wonderful bond we all share.
When one of us hurts, we hurt together. When one of us celebrates, we
celebrate together. Daniela... hurry home - the party is
waiting!!!!!!


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Betty Trueba
true...@bellsouth.net
Vice President, Everglades Bicycle Club
Secretary, Team Corsa Cycling
Member, Miami Dade County's Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee (BPAC)