A ROUGH start to TOAD in Janesville (w/ commentary)

Went to race the Tour of the America's Dairyland this year. This is Stage 1.
Coming into this I had crashed hard 3 weeks prior and just starting to feel somewhat competent again...
Cat 2/3 TOAD, Day 1 - Janesville - 2024
FULL RACE VIDEO (crash aftermath included) here [ • TOAD Janesville 2024 C... ]
Stage 2 coming soon

[@jonlester326]

Tough to watch. It was unavoidable for me in that moment. I’m the guy in front of you on the ground with the wind knocked out. I also broke my back, but luckily avoided being paralyzed. I’m recovering from surgery that fused my whole thoracic spine. I may return as a TT guy, but no more crits. Be safe my friend.

[@racebikes]

@jonlester326 - jeeeeeeezzzz, that's awful to hear X_X but I'm glad you are recovering. Heal fast and hope to see you back in the sport.