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San Diego Cyclist Hit By Wrong-Way Driver Adjusts to Paralysis

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

In August 2014, avid cyclist Juan Carlos Viñolo was hit by a car traveling the wrong way on Fiesta Island. Viñolo’s shoulder smashed into the car’s windshield and his legs whipped over his head and onto the roof of the vehicle. He dislocated a clavicle, broke eight ribs and cut his hands. He lost a kidney, damaged his liver, lungs and spleen. His spine was severed, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Recovering from a Traumatic Cycling Accident Today, nearly a year later, he’s adjusting to life as a paraplegic. His wife has been pushing him hard to adjust to his new life, and he’s received much support from the San Diego cycling community. A week after the crash, hundreds of other people, including San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, rode around Fiesta Island in support of the Viñolo family. Many of them donated to a charity drive that has raised…
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Severin Zotter Wins Race Across America

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Austrian cyclist Severin Zotter has won Race Across America (RAAM), billed as “the world’s toughest bicycle race.” The 33-year-old finished June 24 with a time of 8 days, 8 hours and 17 minutes. Cyclists from all over the world gathered in Oceanside, California on June 16 to begin the 3,000-mile coast-to-coast bicycle race, which crosses 12 states before finishing in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition to teams of two, four, and eight, 41 solo riders were included in this year’s race. Solo racers, like Zotter, ride between 250 and 350 miles per day and have a maximum of 12 days to complete their journey. To be competitive, riders typically sleep no more than two or three hours a day. Last year’s winner was from Austria as well. Austrian Christoph Strasser, winner of three of the last five editions of RAAM, which is 30 percent longer than the Tour de France, had to…
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Wounded San Diego Veteran To Ride To Arlington National Cemetery

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A retired U.S. Marine sergeant and double amputee has embarked on a 52-day hand cycle trek to raise awareness for the Semper Fi Fund, a non-profit that benefits injured veterans and their families. Hand cycles are modified bicycles that allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy the activity of cycling. The journey, called “Ride Across America,” will attempt to raise $200,000 for the Semper Fi Fund and show support for adaptive athletes. The dedicated cyclist and veteran was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) in 2011 while on his third deployment in Afghanistan. Because of the blast, he lost both legs, 30 percent of his brain, and spent two months in a coma. After waking up and going through a period of despair, the veteran eventually took up surfing and cross fit before taking up hand cycling. The 3,800-mile trip will take the veteran through 16 states, where he will…
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