Washington riders hold rally for Farrar

The Washington cycling community came together in support of Dr. Ed Farrar, the father of Garmin-Chipotle rider Tyler Farrar, who was critically injured last week. Tyler Farrar will lead the ride, to be held November 9, 2008 at the Wenatchee Center downtown at 9:30 AM.

Since Farrar was injured in a head-on collision with a car, there has been an outpouring of support from the community. Farrar worked to promote cycling as a sport and a healthy lifestyle, and as an orthopedic surgeon, he helped others recover from injury. His family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the cycling club, Wenatchee Valley Velo, at: Wenatchee Valley Velo P.O. Box 1991 Wenatchee, WA 98807.

The driver who caused the collision, Andrew Sandoval, was cited for second degree negligent driving, which is a civil violation requiring no jail time and a $500 fine. Dr. Farrar remains in serious condition with a spinal injury since the collision which occurred on Skyline Drive on October 23, 2008.