Get Well Josie

I hate having to relay news like this - (read below), here's a quick note from Colorado from Andy Jacques-Maynes concerning an incident in yesterday's Boulder Cup involving Josie Beggs:

JoJo crashed herself out but good yesterday at the Boulder Cup (USGP#4)...

there was an incident at the start, which held her up (minor mechanical after a quick bump from a crashing River City girl). This was enough to hold JoJo up and once the main pack flew by, the crowds would run across the course to the next vantage point. Josie said there were 50+ spectators crossing the course and she had to weasel through. Once in a clear section of course, she hit the gas, set up for the next off-camber corner and was instantly on the ground. Evidently a 10 year old kid ducked under the tape right in front of her, and Josie never saw him. No brakes, no nothing, just instant flip and auger at Mach 7.

She ended up with a facial cut that required 16 stitches, a mild concussion, and four facial fractures. Her cheekbone is floating right now, attached to nothing. She'll have surgery later this week to repair the broken bones, but for now she's just resting and trying to lay low. She has a Rocky Balboa-style shiner and her face is getting pretty puffy.

I just wanted to let everyone know that she's doing OK, and that she'll heal up fine. I also wanted to thank everybody who's contacted the two of us with messages of sympathy and support. If you can pass the word, that would be awesome.

AJM (and JMB)

Josie, I think I speak for the entire Nor-Cal CX community when I say best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. You inspire us all with your sportsmanship and class, and we hope to see you out there inspiring us again real soon.

Feel free to leave your wishes as comments to this post...