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Very Veronica: Back From The Brink
Just before she was due to ride the Swedish nationals as the TT favorite, our newest pro diarist Veronica Andréasson was hit by a car while training and spent several days in the hospital - unconscious. The good news is she pulled through, but is now on a slow journey back to top form – luckily she's got plenty of time to write diaries! (17/08) Read
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