Thread for Ellen.

That is just awful news. We're all pulling for you, Ellen.

def. praying for you Ellen. Will she stay in Roanoake?

We'll keep you in our prayers. I hope you heal up as quick as possible!

Matt and Ellen are some great people! They set me up on the M3 for the weekend and bent over backwards to make me comfortable on the bike.

Ellen, you're in our thoughts and I hope you heal up quick and are back to riding real soon.

Anyone got their address that they can PM me. Thanks Anne

UHG. Get well Ellen!!!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Steve and Tammy

Let's all hope that she gets better and back to this form soon...... stay strong!!

I talked to Matt last night and she fractured her 7th Vertebrae in her back. She is staying in Roanoke for 2 days just to be safe.

Get well soon Ellen!

hopefully just fractured.
and nothing displaced or out of alignment.

take your time and heal up.

I talked to Matt and Ellen this morning. She is in good spirits and they are doing a couple of MRI's today so hopefully she can be released today or tomorrow.

holy crap! get well fast, we'll be praying for a speedy recovery. you really are my hero ellen.
matt, let us know if you guys need ANYTHING at all.

Get well soon ellen. you are in all of our prayers and hope for the best.

Get well soon Ellen. I heard about your wreck yesterday. Wishing you a speedy and smooth recovery!

I was really upset to see you down on sunday, and was hoping it was something more minor like a collarbone. I knew you'de be ok though when i saw you moving around. I got hurt pretty bad the first year i turned pro too, obviously not like you, but i know you'll pull through it. Maybe with a little phobia of big gaps, but nothing you can't overcome. I have allot of respect for you for trying the jump.

That's terrible, heal up soon.

Stay strong!

I talked to Matt a bit ago. Ellen has a fractured c7 and t1 and like Mike said, they are waiting on some more tests. He said Ellen is doing well considering the circumstances and that they hope to be home tonight if everything goes well.

Talked to Matt last night around 9pm and he gave the same info as everyone else has said. She had some tingling in her back that had them concerned and doing the MRI's today. The guy was in good spirits but I could hear the fear in his voice. Having your wife airlifted I have to imagine is emotionally destructive.

God bless them both!!!

Wow get well soon Ellen.

I hope you have a speedy recovery Ellen

Ellen has such a pleasant personality I'm sure she'll be ripping 25ft road gaps again in no time! Please get well soon.

My heart goes out to Matt and Ellen. The North Carolina mountain bike scene owns them so much. If she heals as fast as she rides Ellen should be back on the bike in no time!

Farris

Heal up soon. God Bless you in a speedy and full recovery.

Heal up quick Ellen!!

Matt and Ellen our prayers go out to you. I just told my wife about your accident and she was pretty upset. She enjoyed talking to you at the Snowshoe races (last year) and watching you race. We both hope you have a full recovery and heal quickly.

Jon and Amie

Ellen, my familys thoughts are with you and Matt. Heal up!!!!!

Heal up Ellen, your in mine and everyones thoughts here.
For anyone that doesn't know Matt and Ellen Adams put on the dark mtn. events
which was by far one of the funnest events I've been to before.
Best of Luck

Our prayers love and concern go out to both of them, as I'm sure everyones else does....

Guys, thank each of you for your thoughts & prayers. We got home about a couple of hours ago and I just tucked Ellen into bed. She's doing pretty good and in very good spirits. All of your calls to check on her really helped lift those spirits...each and every time I got a call that smile would come about her face and for that I truly thank you with all my heart. It is just amazing the community and circle of friends our sport creates.

Here is the out processing report for those with a medical background:

CT scan of cervical spine:
Nondisplaced fracture of the left lamina of the C7 vertebra.
Small lipoma in the T1 vertebral body...appears to be realitvely within normal limits.

CT scan of the thoracic spine:
Minimal anterior wedge compression of the T2 vertebral body...estimated at 5%
Nondisplaced fracture of anterior aspect of the left first rib.

CT scan of the lumbar spine:
Small limbus vertebrae anterior/superior to the L4 vertebral.

The orders are to wear a neckbrace for 2-3 months with a target for complete recovery in 6 months. Since Ellen is so active I'm hoping and feel she will progress faster than expected. One of the things they commented on was her upper body strength and what a benefit it was in her accident.

She already said she's looking forward to riding again...though maybe not hitting the gap for a while but still in her sights on down the road.

Thanks again for all your prayers, its truly a honor to be associated with such a great group of friends.

I saw Ellen attack the rock garden at Massa harder than most guys. I'm sure she will be back in form sooner rather than later.

Heal up.

Matt, you're a good man my friend. We've said a prayer for you guys every night. You two are very blessed considering the circumstances. Stay positive and looking ahead.

You get that pic we sent you of the lil' hillbilly girl?

Call if you need anything.
Butch

You guys have a had a heck of a year. Get well soon Ellen. Take some time to enjoy each other a little more everyday.

Brian

Glad to hear you both are home and safe. Like everyone else has said, let me know if we can help with anything at all.

Steve

No. Sorry to hear this. Hope I will see you on the comeback next year!

bizutch said:

You get that pic we sent you of the lil' hillbilly girl?

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eh? weird. It was a pic of my little girl wearing redneck teeth that I sent as a pix msg. Was trying to make you guys laugh.

Although I don't know you personally my heart goes out to you and I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery Ellen! I know what it's like to be layed up for a long time, but our bodies are amazing things and you'lll be back to your old self in no time!

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eh? weird. It was a pic of my little girl wearing redneck teeth that I sent as a pix msg. Was trying to make you guys laugh.

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I can picture it now...thanks!!!

Matt, I'm really happy to hear Ellen is doing better. Please give her our best, from the whole family.
See ya'll at Hobby???

Damn... sorry for being late on this, i just read this..

Hope she is doing well..hell i give her props for even attempting that gap ...

She will recover fast im sure Matt... shes hardcore. ... .

Ill try to give you guys a call here in a day or so, i been working tons ...

Get Well Ellen .....

Zach and Sherri .