CROCKARD ON THE MEND
September 05, 2007
Only four weeks after breaking his top rib and left collarbone into a number of pieces while qualifying at Namur in Belgium for the MX1 GP, Newtownards rider Gordon Crockard – who was also knocked unconscious in the high-speed incident suffering severe whiplash – is back on two wheels. Unfortunately it’s not on his PAR Homes Honda just yet, but after initially expecting to be recuperating until the New Year, Gordon is already out on his road bike punching in the miles to keep his fitness level at a respectable level. Unfortunately Gordon is still uncertain if he can make the trip with the Irish Team to the Motocross Des Nations in the USA at the end of the month, and a decision on his position will be made next week after a meeting with his consultant. Although Gordon is very upbeat about his recovery after only four weeks, he will not jeopardise that process, especially if his body has not repaired itself to a level where he can do himself, or the team justice. Gordon Crockard“I had my first-ever ‘foreign’ holiday away from racing, taking time out in Spain which helped me immensely. The hot weather and swimming every day was great for my recovery, but I am also doing my best not to put any undue strain on the injuries. Just today I have started riding my road bike without too much discomfort, so I will step that up to the mountain bike in the coming days. I have already had a meeting with the Irish Des Nations team, but I’ll not be in a position to make a decision on riding until next week. The crash at Namur was certainly a big one and I was unconscious for over 10 minutes. I actually lost 24 hours after the accident. The pain was incredible at the time, but the tablets I was taking were actually making me feel worse and a bit depressed. We were going to go for a plate to fix the collarbone but I didn’t fancy having any metal work in my neck; then when I found out it was broken into five bits we didn’t have the luxury of that option! The recovery so far proves how well the body repairs itself, but I’ve a bit to go yet.” Footnote Gordon is now planning to take in a number or Supercross and Supermoto events in the off-season to aid his bike fitness before the start of the 2008 season. He will also be involved in a Motocross Training School at Tenerife in December. A release will be issued next week with regards to a decision on the Motocross Des Nations.
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