Injured Reserves Report: Caldwell medical update

Official medical statement from Missouri

Blake Caldwell crashed during today’s time trial at the Tour of Missouri. He sustained a concussion, clavicle fracture, sternum fracture, pelvic fracture and a pulmonary contusion. He is currently in stable condition at an area hospital, where he will remain for observation.

Our thoughts are with him, and he appreciates everyone’s support. We also extend our thanks to the Tour of Missouri medical staff for their coordination of his care.

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  • http://nicoleswan.com Nicole

    Thanks for the update — I’ve been worried since I heard he crashed.

    I’m sending my best thoughts, vibes, prayers (if that’s your thing), etc. your way Blake!

  • Susan

    That’s awful. How on earth did he crash that hard in a time trial? Was there something in the road? In any case, very best wishes to Blake for a speedy recovery.

  • Tim O’Donnell

    Hang in there Blake! Get well soon, we’ll all be praying for you!

  • Nancy McCarty

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Blake.

  • PJ

    Blake
    I am sorry to hear of your injuries. Sending best wishes for a quick recovery

  • Tim

    Hurry up and get better, Blake! You can’t enjoy the off season all laid up and hurt! Congrats on the results of the past few weeks, too bad you wont have a chance to ride the rest of that form out….get better dude

  • Michelle

    We were there when Blake crashed. It was the worst crash we’ve ever seen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish you the best and a quick recovery. Hope to see you back on a bike soon.

  • Goscar in Nashvegas

    Send Blake to Wash U for further workup, seriously.
    Our prayers are with he and his family.

  • Mariojas – SATX

    Blake,

    Get better soon!

  • Mike

    “sustained a concussion, clavicle fracture, sternum fracture, pelvic fracture and a pulmonary contusion” now that’s a crash, prayers are with you and a speedy, comfortable recovery!

  • SW France

    A tire-length away from the striped jersey to this! Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

  • AnneMarie

    Prayers for swift healing!

  • Jerry Whittle

    I saw Blake’s crash up close and it was bad. Look like his front tire flatted during a sharp downhill turn and went off the course into rocks at high speed. He hit hard. Scary hard.

    Medical help was fast as there was an EMT stationed there and other medical personnel. Hope that Blake heals fast.

    That corner is BAD. One other rider crashed on it and another rider went off-roading there and almost went over a 30-foot cliff. Other riders came very close to losing it. Thankfully it was dry or it would have been a bloodbath. They need to make changes if they are going to use that turn again.

  • Michael Dow

    Dear Blake,
    Ouch! that’s gotta hurt! Hang in there, Blake. It sucks to crash, but you’re young and fit and strong and will make a super quick recovery. Sending you good thoughts and best wishes, plus some healing energy.
    Michael D
    Toronto

  • Betsy

    Blake – I’m so sorry to hear about your crash. My thoughts are with you and hoping for a quick return to good health.

  • Lisa

    Best Wishes for a speedy recovery Blake!

    Thanks to the Garmin staff who gave us the update on his injuries after the race.

  • Jennifer

    Best wishes on a speedy recovery Blake.

  • Susan

    “Look like his front tire flatted during a sharp downhill turn and went off the course into rocks at high speed. He hit hard. Scary hard.”

    Damn. Worst mojo ever. Didn’t Blake just come back from breaking his hip? When he gets back the team needs to bring in a shaman to bust up that bad luck. No joke.

  • Dan Martin’s Dad!

    Jeez! All the very best from the Martins. Get well soon.

  • Jessica

    Get well soon, Blake! I am really sorry to hear about your horrible accident….

  • Lozy

    I am sorry to hear about the crash. Hang in there Blake! You have all the time in the world to recover so you are ok. Thoughts are with you

  • Jason

    Blake, best wishes, and here’s to a healthy, speedy recovery!

  • lucy

    tough luck, blake – here’s to a quick recovery.

  • Todd

    I am sure Garmin trainers have looked into this but in case you haven’t:

    Participation in road cycling vs running is associated with lower bone mineral density in men .
    Metabolism , Volume 57 , Issue 2 , Pages 226 – 232
    R . Rector , R . Rogers , M . Ruebel , P . Hinton

  • Ch

    Sorry to hear about the crash. Rest up, recovery, and we’ll be looking for you back on the roads.

  • Jeff

    Blake, I am so sorry about your crash. Best wishes for a rapid recovery. Keep your spirits high and I know you’ll come back stronger than ever!

  • Dan Brogan

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Blake!

  • Tracie

    Wishing you a speedy recovery, Blake! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • Jose

    Get better Blake. You were having a smokin’ season. I hope you get back on the bike soon so you can keep moving forward

  • Opsimath44

    Blake,

    Best to you on your road to recovery. Hope the bike was okay as well!

  • Brian

    Witnessed crash as well. not a cycling guru but agree with Jerry that turn is dangerous.Personally I did not enjoy the TT due to Blake’s crash and the other close calls.Hope you are recovering well Blake

  • George Zdravecky

    Wishing you the very best and have prayed for a full recovery Blake. I look forward to the seasons to come.