News of the tragic
shooting in Colorado has touched our Harlingen bike shop. We heard the news that a cyclist on a cross country trip was one of the fifty people injured
in Friday's shooting that killed twelve others.
The cyclist, Stephen
Martin, from Connecticut, was riding cross country with his travel partner Ethan,
and they decided to go to the movies with a friend at the Aurora, Colorado theater.
Martin was shot in the the neck, and sustained other injuries from
shrapnel on his chest and face. He underwent surgery for his injuries, and is recuperating in the hospital.
He says he hopes to continue
and finish his trip, which he has been planning for almost three
years. Martin said today that he had not yet been told whether or when he will be able to
finish, but he is hopeful. "In some sense, I'd feel like if we can't
complete it, it's like the terrorists have really won...I have some scars, but
I'll be fine," he said. "I really want to ride."
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy. Stephen
Martin, wishing you a speedy recovery, and a victorious finish to your trip!
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