Howard Grotts seriously injured in accident at Breck Epic one mile from the finish line

Cape Epic winner Howard Grotts (Specialized) was still in a hospital in Denver, Colorado on Thursday after sustaining numerous “serious” injuries in a crash during the final stage of the Breck Epic mountain bike race in Breckenridge six days ago.

He was airlifted to St. Anthony Hospital to receive treatment for injuries to his spine, ribs, collarbone and shoulder blade, race director Mike McCormack said on a GoFundMe campaign page set up for Grotts.