A Get-Well Card for Kathryn Bertine
I am a big fan of Kathryn Bertine: her writing style, her friendliness, her passion for making a difference for good in the world.
So I’m very upset to hear she was seriously injured in a big finish-line pileup in the Vuelta Feminil Internacional.
You can read the report of what happened — and what little we so far know — in the VeloNews report here.
What I’d like Friends of Fatty to do today is use my comments area as a big Get-Well Card for Kathryn. Let her know you care about her, admire her, and are thinking about her.
PS: If you aren’t familiar with Kathryn, let me recommend my recent post about her and FattyCast with her.
Comment by Jeff Dieffenbach | 04.5.2016 | 10:10 am
Kathryn, heal quickly! I LOVED “Half the Road” and am a huge fan of the stance you’re taking.
Hey, see if you can recruit the US Women’s National Team to your team!
Comment by New Zealand Ev | 04.5.2016 | 10:17 am
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kathryn!! I really admire the journey you have been on to achieve your goals. Your books are fantastic!!!
Comment by Katharina Eggers | 04.5.2016 | 10:28 am
Such an inspiring woman, wish her all the best and a quick recovery!
Comment by Tom in Albany | 04.5.2016 | 10:28 am
Kathryn, get well soon and come back to fight the good fight! Tailwinds!
Comment by Rob L | 04.5.2016 | 10:31 am
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!
Comment by Jenni | 04.5.2016 | 10:45 am
Sending lots of healing energy your way!!
Comment by BostonCarlos | 04.5.2016 | 10:56 am
Kathryn,
Here’s hoping for a swift and complete recovery! Bikes are the best, and it sucks when we get hurt by something we love.
Comment by Philly BG | 04.5.2016 | 11:06 am
Kathryn – Best of luck to you. I’ve been a fan for a long time. I spotted a rider in an odd kit on the road once near Pedals and Petals in Inlet – not too many St Kitts and Nevis national team members in the ADK.
Get well soon, I’ll keep an eye out for you on rte 28.
Bradley
Comment by Don Mackey | 04.5.2016 | 11:23 am
Kathryn very sorry to hear of your crash. You have a lot of people who are pulling for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Good Speed Kathryn!
Comment by Jacob | 04.5.2016 | 11:39 am
My first exposure to her was her So You Want to Be an Olympian series on ESPN.Com several years ago. I loved those articles and looked forward to them each installment. She’s an excellent writer and it was her writing that made me root for her as a cyclist. I really hope she makes a full recovery.
Comment by cyclingjimbo | 04.5.2016 | 11:46 am
So sorry to hear about your crash, Kathryn, and really hope you are better and back in the saddle quickly.
@BostonCarlos said it right – doing the things we love shouldn’t get us hurt. That really sucks.
Feel. Better. Soon.
Comment by Steve Lovejoy | 04.5.2016 | 12:05 pm
Kathryn, I heard you on Fattycast and found you inspiring! Heal quickly.
Comment by leroy | 04.5.2016 | 12:05 pm
Kathryn – Get well soon!
The world needs you.
Comment by Bill Bochnak | 04.5.2016 | 12:14 pm
Fatty, sharing what i tweeted as soon as i saw the VN article “fingers crossed & sending positive vibes 2 a pro among pro’s someone I look up 2 & admire on & off the bike #thebest” thanks for setting this up & hoping this find its way to KB when she is feeling better :-) – See more at: http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/03/03/kathryn-bertine-on-the-fattycast-me-on-the-paceline/comment-page-1/#comment-668489
Comment by Kate | 04.5.2016 | 12:42 pm
Very sorry to read this. I really enjoyed getting to know her a little through the podcast you did with her. Kathryn, best wishes on a full and speedy recovery!
Comment by M @readeatwriterun | 04.5.2016 | 12:48 pm
Kathryn, I’m a big fan of yours in your roles as a cyclist/athlete, advocate for women in sport, author and all around good egg. I remember reading about others’ crashes in some of your writing. How scary. I’m so glad you’re out of intensive care. Hopefully you’ll be back in the States soon, on the mend and surrounded by those who love you. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Comment by DaveT | 04.5.2016 | 1:17 pm
Kathryn very sorry to hear this heal quickly.
Comment by Mark in Bremerton | 04.5.2016 | 1:48 pm
Racing is fun! Except for those darn crashes. Heal quickly.
Comment by the Putti | 04.5.2016 | 2:12 pm
Kathryn
Get well soon. You are a true difference maker and and inspiration. Also, it looks like you have as much fun on the bike as anyone.
Comment by Cali | 04.5.2016 | 2:20 pm
Love and prayers to you, your family and the medical staff caring for you.
Comment by Kristina Creek | 04.5.2016 | 2:26 pm
Hope you heal quickly, Kathryn!
Comment by Melanie | 04.5.2016 | 3:22 pm
Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery, Kathryn! And thanks for being such a strong force behind the effort to make a change for the better in women’s cycling.
Comment by Jeff Weaver | 04.5.2016 | 3:26 pm
Heal Kathryn, we are pulling for you
Comment by ScottyCycles | 04.5.2016 | 4:16 pm
Hope you heal up quickly!
Comment by Kathleen | 04.5.2016 | 5:21 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Loved listening to you on FattyCast so now I’m reading As Good As Gold. And because of you, I’m volunteering at the Women’s Stage 2 TTT, Amgen Tour of California.
Thank you for all your work.
Comment by Resty | 04.5.2016 | 5:25 pm
Wish you a smooth and full recovery, Kathryn!
Comment by Doug (Way Upstate) | 04.5.2016 | 5:58 pm
Kathryn, Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Comment by Samantha Fox | 04.5.2016 | 6:21 pm
Thinking of you Kathryn! Sending healing vibes your way!
Comment by Corrine | 04.5.2016 | 7:23 pm
Kathryn,
I’m so sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you heal quickly. I love your books, your videos and what you have done for women’s biking. You are an inspiration to so many women. Sending good thoughts your way.
Comment by Felipe P. | 04.5.2016 | 8:00 pm
Get well soon, Kathryn! So sorry to hear about the crash.
Comment by TedM | 04.5.2016 | 9:30 pm
Best of luck Kathryn. Heal quickly and come back strong.
Comment by Jeremy | 04.5.2016 | 10:05 pm
Speedy recovery, Kathryn.
Comment by Doug Cornelius | 04.6.2016 | 6:25 am
I just finished reading As Good As Gold after your podcast with her. I hope she recovers quickly.
Comment by Brian in VA | 04.6.2016 | 6:40 am
Heal quickly Kathryn!
Comment by Michael Collins | 04.6.2016 | 7:47 am
Dear Kathryn,
Sorry to hear of your crash.
Please get well soon. Wishing you a full recovery.
Cheers,
Michael
Comment by Katie | 04.6.2016 | 7:52 am
Dear Kathryn,
Wishing you a speedy recovery! May the Lord be able to comfort you and your family during this time. Thank you for all you do to advocate women’s cycling!
Katie
Comment by Andrew Paez | 04.6.2016 | 8:34 am
Kathryn, glad to hear you’re out of the ICU and hopefully well on your way to recovery. My wife and I send you our best thoughts. Confident you’ll make a full recovery.
Comment by Sheila P. | 04.6.2016 | 8:43 am
Prayers from an old lady who loves cycling!
Comment by Mayhemnsuz | 04.6.2016 | 9:09 am
Get well soon, KB! Watching you ride the women’s race at Worlds in Richmond was one of the highlights of the weekend for me. Watching your big grin as you heard people cheering you by name on the last corner was unforgettable. Sending all the good mojo your way.
Comment by ClydeinKS | 04.6.2016 | 11:29 am
Kathryn – get well soon and here’s to a speedy full recovery and taking the time you need to do so.
Comment by JoelW | 04.6.2016 | 11:43 am
Kathryn – Felt honored to get to see you speak at Pearl Izumi HQ a few weeks back. Hated hearing the news of the crash. Best wishes to a full recovery. The women’s cycling world needs your voice. The cycling world needs your voice.
Comment by Marshmallow | 04.6.2016 | 11:53 am
Kathryn,
Thinking of you and wishing a speedy recovery! You have already made a difference in many lives, and I know you’ll continue to. This bump in the road can’t stop a spirit like yours.
M
Comment by GSM | 04.6.2016 | 12:25 pm
Kathryn,
I wish a complete and speedy recovery. Your courage, your voice, and your actions have been a tremendous inspiration to many.
GSM
Comment by Alison Mittelstadt | 04.6.2016 | 12:32 pm
Kathryn,
You’re such an inspiration to athletes and fans everywhere! Your journey has been a pleasure to spectate from afar and we admire all the battles on behalf of sports equality you have successfully fought. My daughter, husband and I, all cyclists, wish you a complete and full recovery and many wonderful life adventures to come. Glad to hear you’re on the mend already. Sending you our best!
Alison, Paul & Sophie
Comment by Tom In NorCal | 04.6.2016 | 2:03 pm
Prayers for quick and complete healing. Thanks for being such an inspiration. Recover well.
Comment by M Smith | 04.6.2016 | 3:13 pm
Kathryn,
Very sorry to here about the crash.
Hope to see you on the road again.
Can’t wait to hear another pod cast with Fatty.
Comment by Special K | 04.7.2016 | 12:51 pm
Kathryn,
Thanks for all you’ve done for women’s cycling. I hope you heal quickly and get back out there.
Comment by Jeremy Stewart | 04.10.2016 | 8:57 pm
Kathryn
get well soon, the world is a poorer place without you in it doing what you love.
Comment by Linda Radtke | 04.20.2016 | 11:19 am
Been a fan since All the Sundays Yet to Come. Take care and get well soon – I love all of your enthusiasm for cycling (I am an enthusiast!) and your support of women in sports!
Comment by Corey Turnbull | 04.20.2016 | 11:37 am
Get well soon Kathryn! Miss your crazy tweets!
Comment by Jonathan | 04.20.2016 | 12:17 pm
Does this mean that you won’t be coming to The Women’s Tour in England? ????
Come and see us when you’re well – lots of Kathryn fans this side of the pond
Comment by Bob Kinnison | 04.20.2016 | 12:21 pm
Kathryn, I only know you from twitter, but I was saddened to learn of your crash. You’re such a warm, witty, fun, engaging, thoughtful, and passionate person. The way that you advocate for women and women’s cycling has made a noticeable change in my beliefs and attitudes. Thank you for opening my eyes. Feel better, and find a speedy recovery.
Comment by Trep | 04.20.2016 | 1:24 pm
C’mon Kat. I need my fast and fit at 40 inspiration back. Love and miss ya chicken.
Comment by Resty | 04.20.2016 | 5:53 pm
Hi Kathryn, have read so much about you on the internet and appreciate what you do for cycling. Hope you recover soon. From the Philippines.
Comment by Dave Rigby | 04.20.2016 | 6:15 pm
Get back to kickin’ ass and takin’ names soon KB!
Comment by steve snyder | 04.20.2016 | 7:26 pm
Kathryn,
I am so happy you are on the road to recovery. I’m waiting for a corny quip and then I will know you are back to power:)
Comment by Elizabeth Morgan | 05.12.2016 | 12:20 pm
Huge fan of yours. Been following your career since you took off on your exciting ‘experiment.’ Plus, your activism is infectious and so helpful for all female athletes. Get well soon! I wish you a speedy recovery and return to doing what you love.