Soler update thread

[mewmewmew13]

Best wishes for Soler. Slow but improving...that's ok.

 

[jens_attacks]

finally good news i don't even care if he will ever race again.

 

[Descender]

Great news!

 

[Anonymous]

Very Glad.

 

[RedheadDane]

Awesome news!

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

finally good news i don't even care if he will ever race again.

yes, this is very encouraging news, and pray he continues to improve. If he heals completely, he still may not race given the severity of the head trauma. I'm no doc, but know that serious concussions have ended many a career in other sport. I hope it does not turn out like that, but as you say as long as he can live a normal life that would be outstanding.

 

[just some guy]

Not such great news but it can take time ...http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/soler-showing-signs-of-serious-cognitive-deficits

 

[ansimi]

Very difficult for his family, friends, and team

It's good that he can get back to a Spanish-speaking environment. It has to be more tiring for his brain (and his family) to be surrounded by other languages.

 

[luckyboy]

Damn that news sucks

 

[Parrulo]

Damn that news sucks

indeed. even if he recovers from the brain damage with those lungs injuries i doubt we will ever see soler riding again. i hope he proves me wrong tho.

 

[thirteen]

one of my cycling mags has a pic of Soler in polka dots for today's stage

definitely wishing him a full recovery -- whether he races again or no.

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in other news, they finally found a fracture in Intxausti's elbow after he still had pain: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tour-de-france-new-shorts

he's continuing to ride, however. if possible, i am rooting for him even harder to win a stage!

 

[Swabian Lass]

one of my cycling mags has a pic of Soler in polka dots for today's stage

definitely wishing him a full recovery -- whether he races again or no.

Totally agree. As long as he recovers enough to lead a normal life, that's all that matters at the moment.

 

[thirteen]

Soler moved to Spain today.

and a lovely win by Costa.


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eta: did they just say Intxausti abandoned? (watching in french with translator talking over Costa's spanish so it was all very confusing)

 

[on3m@n@rmy]

Soler moved to Spain today.

Thanks for the updates everyone. This is one I've been trying to follow as close as possible. The one quote from the 'moved to spain' link that struck me:

“It's going to be a long, slow process yet, so some weeks can go by with no major news.”

 

[just some guy]

Thanks for the updates everyone. This is one I've been trying to follow as close as possible. The one quote from the 'moved to spain' link that struck me:

The fact that they even flew was a great/good sign. Well something positive anyway

 

[rides like a girl]

Soler moved to Spain today.

and a lovely win by Costa.


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eta: did they just say Intxausti abandoned? (watching in french with translator talking over Costa's spanish so it was all very confusing)

That is good news for Soler. Glad he is taking small steps forward!

I didn't know Intxausti abandoned. Read it on the stage thread. Only caught the last two words of Rui's interview. Had muted the TV, couldn't stand P and P talking. Only to look back and see Rui. By the time I turned on the sound, only heard Paul translating.

 

[Duartista]

Some more news on Soler. He seems to be slowly progressing. He has made some attempts at moving his arms and legs, and he recognises his family although he still cannot speak. They hope he will soon be able to start taking food orally.

http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10098&Itemid=74

 

[hrotha]

Thanks for the link. Painfully slow progress, but apparently they expect him to recover fully or nearly so (to lead a normal life, I mean).

 

[Duartista]

Some more news: Soler has started to eat a few solids and has started talking a little bit: http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/blogs/index?entryID=1339019&name=georgina_ruiz_sandoval&cc=7586

The article is quite long and in Spanish. Apparently Soler and his familiy are getting a lot of support, particularly from other Movistar riders and Uran but also from guys like Cancellara and Cunego, which is nice to hear. It seems the move to Spain has helped him a lot.

Just found another link, with a bit more info. Apparently he watched a bit of the Tour stage yesterday and recognised Uran on the podium. He has also recognised his wife and brother-in-law, and asked after his son and his mother. I don't want to get carried away, but this seems like great news.

http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10122&Itemid=74

 

[UlleGigo]

That is good news. Here's hoping he continues to recover well.

 

[thirteen]

thank you for keeping us updated, Duartista. great news. progress is always good. may he continue to get better and better!

 

[Michele]

Glad to hear the good news.

 

[El Pistolero]

Soler's condition reminds me of the same condition my aunt is in since christmas of 2010. I wouldn't call that good news, but at least he's alive.

 

[hrotha]

Soler's condition reminds me of the same condition my aunt is in since christmas of 2010. I wouldn't call that good news, but at least he's alive.

Well, there have been a couple of different reports now suggesting they expect him to recover, so there's that. There's reason to be mildly optimistic.

 

[craig1985]

Some more news: Soler has started to eat a few solids and has started talking a little bit: http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/blogs/index?entryID=1339019&name=georgina_ruiz_sandoval&cc=7586

The article is quite long and in Spanish. Apparently Soler and his familiy are getting a lot of support, particularly from other Movistar riders and Uran but also from guys like Cancellara and Cunego, which is nice to hear. It seems the move to Spain has helped him a lot.

Just found another link, with a bit more info. Apparently he watched a bit of the Tour stage yesterday and recognised Uran on the podium. He has also recognised his wife and brother-in-law, and asked after his son and his mother. I don't want to get carried away, but this seems like great news.

http://www.revistamundociclistico.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10122&Itemid=74

That's fantastic. At the end of the day, who cares if he can't cycling competitively if he can be alive and be a loving father and husband instead.