Paul was injured in the Sotonia CC 25 and is now in the special treatment centre at Odstock.
It remains unclear what the extent if his disability may be. A further period of rest is required before beginning any rehabilitation.
Paul has asked for the following to be published on the website:
'I would like to apologise to the area committee, race organiser and the many riders whose day was spoiled by my inattention.
My accident should at least act as a cautionary tale for other riders in time trials.'
Update from Michelle Lindley (26 Aug): Paul was sitting in a basic wheel chair when we saw him yesterday which is fantastic progress.
He had been in the chair for about 12 days. They are still taking regular x-rays of his back to check that nothing is out of sorts.
He remains remarkably positive, and I think this has to do with excepting his position and getting down with the nitty gritty of relearning how to lead a normal life. He has been greatly inspired by an occupational Heath worker there who has the same kind of injury as him and commutes to work on a hand cycle. So his goal eventually is to be able to get around on a hand cycle.
As always it is fantastic seeing Paul because although his progress was slow to begin with, apparently at the Spinal Unit they don’t rush anything and air on the side of caution.
He may be out before Christmas but there again who knows, it depends on how confident he feels as there is so much to learn.
