One Year Later

April 24th, 2009 Posted in News

My big crash in the Tour of Georgia that gave me a traumatic brain injury and broken collarbone was a year ago today.  The doctors told me all along that they really didnt think I would really be healed fully for at least a year, so Im really glad to have reached that mark in good health.  Its funny about that year mark.  I wasnt even thinking about it but after my latest block of racing and recovery I really felt like I am pretty much back at my old self.  Even in the last race I was still relearning some things, but now I finally feel confident and prepared in even the most intense situations.  Im excited to use this feeling in my next race, the Tour of Romandie.It was a tough year but at the end of the day I am really lucky to have my career and my health back.  The support of my family, friends, and my team has been tremendous and I cant thank all of them enough.  I truly believe that you have to have the deep lows to have the big highs, and I feel like now I’m at least back to my baseline and now I have the tools to really go big. Thanks for checkin in 

  1. 5 Responses to “One Year Later”

  2. By Donny on Apr 24, 2009

    Go big Timmy!

  3. By Reed on Apr 24, 2009

    Timmy,
    Congratulations on an amazing comeback to you and Lauren. I wish you both the best. See you at USPRO RR.
    Reed

  4. By Duane Duggan on Apr 25, 2009

    Tim-Congratulations on the 1 year mark. You are one tough bike racer!
    Duane

  5. By Heather Mitchell on May 4, 2009

    Congratulations on a spectacular comeback after sustaining such a serious head injury. I saw you and the Team pulling at the front for Tyler on Stage 5 of the Tour of Romandie on Versus channel. WOW!

  6. By Bret on May 6, 2009

    Lisa and I watched the Romandie coverage on Sunday. Great to see you riding strong at the front.

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