Running over an animal when you’re driving is a heart-breaking experience. Running into an animal when you’re cycling is simply a hard braking experience, with potentially devastating consequences for you and your bike – as well as the animal involved.
The former Hagens Berman Axeon pro lost his leg following a mountaineering accident back in August. A boulder fell on his leg, and there was nothing the doctors could do. He wouldn’t, however, let that dampen his spirits and is already back out there.
As the racing season winds down, we have the opportunity to appreciate some of the inspiring stories this year has provided, and look forward to what we can expect in 2019. This July, we reported on the amateur women’s team that rides the Tour de…