Last weekend was a tragic weekend for two Ramblers families.
On Saturday, Dave Joyce and Sirpa Lajunan, were hit from behind by a vehicle on Poihipi Road near Taupo. Both received significant injuries, and Sirpa has five damaged vertabrae which will need surgery. Dave and Sirpa used to own Revolution Bikes, and their son, Sean, rode through our ranks as a junior. Our warmest thoughts are with Dave and Sirpa as they face this life-altering challenge, and with Sean as he supports his parents.
On Sunday, the Taradale Clock Tower bunch were out for their usual training ride when two bicylces connected. Sadly, this resulted in up and coming junior, Holly Atkins, being air-lifted to Hastings Memorial Hospital with head and pelvis injuries. Holly has been in tremendous form this year, and our love and thoughts are with her as she faces this huge set-back. We are also thinking of her family, sister Lisa and parents Carolynne and Philip, as they support her through her recovery.
