On March 30th, at Rnd 3 of the GNCC series, held at Steele Creek, North Carolina, then current XC2 Pro Lites leader Rory Mead crashed out while challenging for the lead.
His head on impact into a tree resulted in severe fractures with the C5 and C6 vertebrae in his neck
The former NZ Enduro and Cross Country champion faces a long battle but he *is* making progress
His uncle recently forwarded a couple of videos showing where Rory is currently up to.
He's come a long way, but there is still a long way to go...
A footpath simulation in his wheel chair