Rick Young

This past Thursday Morning our friend and cycling brother was hit from behind by a car while he was riding his bike!
The driver of the car has been charged with DUI
Rick was hurt pretty bad, and his bike was destroyed
Evidently things got even worse
This email has found it's way to my inbox tonight, so I figured I'd post it here for more of our cycling community to see.
Get well soon Rick!
Rick is a k-blog regular, so he will be seeing this. Comment some well wishes
Thanks to Steve Simet, and Crazy for spreading the word.


Subject: RICK YOUNG UPDATE

Most of you know that Rick Young was hit by a vehicle from behind while riding his bike last Thursday around 6:35 a.m.
Rick wants to thank all of you that assisted him with his injuries with his injuries and getting his bike to the shop.
Rick got severe road rash, stitches in the back of the right knee and stitches in his left elbow. He has severe back pain which makes it very difficult for him to move around. For the most part his spirits are high and wants to get on the bike as soon as possible. Since the accident Rick has been at home resting and being totally pampered by Carol his girlfriend.

Rick has spent the last couple of days at the doctors office getting more x-rays of his back due to the severe pain. One of the x-rays showed a fracture in the T12 vertebra which will require back surgery. Rick is scheduled to get back surgery this Friday at Virginia Beach General hospital. He is currently in Virginia Beach General until his surgery on Friday. I do not know how long he will be in the hospital after his surgery. He is in room 319 and is allowed to have visitors. Rick would really enjoy the support from friends and fellow cyclist.

Have a great day and be safe.

Steve Simet



Photo cred; KevinDillard From this years Norfolk Cycling Classic