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Mark Your Calendars for
May 19, 2012!
"It's Not Your Grandma's Century!" Returns
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 19, 2012
as our SABA Century returns next year. We expect the routes to
be the same in 2012 and the experience better than ever.
This year, the SABA Century will be honored to have
Saul Raisin, former professional cyclist and traumatic
brain injury survivor, ride in our event. After
winning "Best Young Rider" at Tour de Georgia, Saul suffered a
devastating crash in 2006 while participating in an European
road race. Saul's parents rushed to Europe where they learned that Saul’s doctors didn’t expect him to survive. The crash resulted
in a traumatic brain injury, Saul's brain was swelling and
emergency surgery had to be performed.
Saul's story is not merely of his miraculous return to life,
but that of inspiration, dedication, and hope. We are honored
that he will ride with us this year.
Saul's comeback ride at the US PRO Cycling Time Trial in
2007
We hope
you will participate in 2012 and help us make the 2012 event the
best yet...and remember "It's Not Your
Grandma's Century!
To register online and see additional 2012 event
details click here.
A Great Holiday Gift
for Cyclists
Looking for that perfect gift this
holiday?...Why not give them the "Tour
de Life" by Saul Raisin!
Saul Raisin will be riding
in this year's SABA Century so here's your
chance to learn more about him and his inspiring
story.
Sneak peek from the book:
On the afternoon of April 4, 2006 twenty-three year old pro cyclist Saul Raisin charged toward the finish line of a European tune-up race in preparation for his first Grand Tour, the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy). Meanwhile in Dalton, Georgia, Saul’s parents waited for the simple but comforting text message he always sent to let them know he’d finished the day’s stage safely: “OK.”
It never arrived.
Through urgent phone calls the Raisins learned their son had crashed, fallen into a coma, and would require emergency brain surgery. They rushed to Europe where they learned that Saul’s doctors didn’t expect him to survive. If he did make it he’d be paralyzed for life. In shock, the Raisins discussed their options, including donating their son’s organs. Then he began to wake.
Prior to his crash Saul was in the process of building an impressive racing resume. He’d won the Best Young Rider jersey at the Tour de Georgia, captured ninth place overall at the Tour of Germany, turned in the strongest American performance at the 2005 World Championships, and won a mountainous stage in the first race of 2006. Trainers were in awe of his early-season strength.
After the crash that strength paid huge dividends. Tour de Life is the story not merely of Saul Raisin’s miraculous return to life, but of the awe-inspiring resumption of his quest to win cycling’s most prestigious race, the Tour de France.
To read more about
Saul Raisin's Tour de Life, Click Here
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