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springrubber · 12-26-2007, 06:55 AM

I just came across this on MTBR for those who are interested.

Hello,
My name is George Brown and I am a senior AVID editor on NBC's "Access Hollywood" and I ride a mountain bike. I was heartbroken to hear about famed racer Tara Llnaes who crashed and became paralyzed back in September. I wanted to help Tara so I pitched her story to my show. They said yes! Through the help of my LBS, Simi Cycling Center, I was put in touch with Giant Bicycles whom Tara rode for. It turned out that the contact at Giant was also a fellow colleague from CBS's "Day and Date", a show I worked on in the '90s. Small world? It all worked out and now it's time to share.

On Wednesday December 26th at 7:30 on KNBC Channel 4 you can see what we accomplished to help tell Tara's story to a wider audience to help her recover. The segment will be available on the web after it airs. Please tune in to Access Hollywood and see a story you would not normally see on our show. A story about a wonderful and inspirational woman who is fighting back to get onto her bike once again.

Credits:

Executive Producer Rob K. Silverstein

Reported by Maria Menounos

Field Produced and Written by Buddy Singer

Co-Produced and Edited by George D. Brown III

See you all out on the trails.

Sincerely,

George D. Brown III

http://www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com

http://www.tarallanesracing.com

www.accesshollywood.com

Tara Llanes to be Featured on Access Hollywood Series of Inspirational Stories
12.17.07
Newbury Park, CA

Pro mountain bike racer and Giant for Women Ride Society leader Tara Llanes is to be featured on the television program, "Access Hollywood." The segment about Tara is scheduled to air on the nationally-syndicated television show on Wednesday December 26, 2007.

A former X-games and US National Champion and a World Cup medalist, Tara has been a fixture on the MTB racing scene for many years. She was seriously injured in a crash during the Jeep King of the Mountain finale at Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado on September 1, 2007.

Tara was airlifted to a hospital in Denver where she underwent seven hours of surgery to her damaged spinal cord. For the past two months, she's been recovering and undergoing rehabilitation therapy at the Craig Hospital in Denver.

In early December, "Access Hollywood" reporter Maria Menounos interviewed Tara about her accident and a camera crew followed her through a day of her grueling therapy. The segment about Tara will be part of a series of inspirational stories presented during Christmas week on "Access Hollywood." A list of television stations around the United States that broadcast "Access Hollywood" can be found at: http://www.accesshollywood.com/insid.../wheretowatch/

denmother · 12-26-2007, 06:59 AM

For updates on Tara's recovery go to her blog: http://www.myspace.com/mtbtara

Sharky · 12-26-2007, 04:23 PM

She's such a positive person and I just have so much admiration for her if you can check out the show in a few hours do so

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Stray_Bullit · 12-26-2007, 04:47 PM

She is truly an inspiration!

andy aka rut · 12-26-2007, 05:31 PM

bump!

CPATCRASH · 12-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Bump again! I set the DVR to record it too.

J_Sims · 12-26-2007, 06:10 PM

thank you... All over it

bighit8 · 12-26-2007, 06:30 PM

Watchin it now

PacMan · 12-26-2007, 06:35 PM

Can't find it here in SD.

bajamtnbkr · 12-26-2007, 06:36 PM

Yeah, I wanted to see it but no luck here in SD.

genusmtbkr5 · 12-26-2007, 06:54 PM

Just watched it. Very touching. She was moving her left leg while she was in the water. I'm glad I was able to help out this past Thanksgiving.

Jman · 12-26-2007, 06:55 PM

Just watched it and it rocked. She rocks!!! I don't know her personally ( I wish I did)but she's always been one of my favorite racers male or female. I don't know if I'd have the courage to keep going like that. Her statement that she missed her bike really struck me. Great little interview.

bighit8 · 12-26-2007, 06:57 PM

Very cool, very determined woman to, plus with respect shes hot!

queenwilhelmina · 12-26-2007, 07:01 PM

Made me teary eyed. She is an amazing and inspirational person. I hope she'll get to ride again one day.

Cragar · 12-26-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighit8

Very cool, very determined woman to, plus with respect shes hot!

Ditto. I was laughing when she mooned the camera guy, great sense of humo. Get well girl.

mottmcfly · 12-26-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

Made me teary eyed. She is an amazing and inspirational person. I hope she'll get to ride again one day.

I was ok until I saw her move her leg. Got me all teary eyed but in a good way.

J_Sims · 12-26-2007, 07:09 PM

"I told him I will f&^*%$g prove him wrong"

Had me in tears right there!!!

denmother · 12-26-2007, 07:11 PM

Just watched the video online: http://video.accesshollywood.com/pla...videoid=198604

peewee2472 · 12-26-2007, 07:20 PM

The video of Tara is now up at the access hollowood website under "videos." Very touching... Go Tara we're here to cheer you on...

12-26-2007, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
springrubber Nothin' But a Good Time!	Tara Llanes on Acces Hollywood I just came across this on MTBR for those who are interested. Hello, My name is George Brown and I am a senior AVID editor on NBC's "Access Hollywood" and I ride a mountain bike. I was heartbroken to hear about famed racer Tara Llnaes who crashed and became paralyzed back in September. I wanted to help Tara so I pitched her story to my show. They said yes! Through the help of my LBS, Simi Cycling Center, I was put in touch with Giant Bicycles whom Tara rode for. It turned out that the contact at Giant was also a fellow colleague from CBS's "Day and Date", a show I worked on in the '90s. Small world? It all worked out and now it's time to share. On Wednesday December 26th at 7:30 on KNBC Channel 4 you can see what we accomplished to help tell Tara's story to a wider audience to help her recover. The segment will be available on the web after it airs. Please tune in to Access Hollywood and see a story you would not normally see on our show. A story about a wonderful and inspirational woman who is fighting back to get onto her bike once again. Credits: Executive Producer Rob K. Silverstein Reported by Maria Menounos Field Produced and Written by Buddy Singer Co-Produced and Edited by George D. Brown III See you all out on the trails. Sincerely, George D. Brown III http://www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com http://www.tarallanesracing.com www.accesshollywood.com Tara Llanes to be Featured on Access Hollywood Series of Inspirational Stories 12.17.07 Newbury Park, CA Pro mountain bike racer and Giant for Women Ride Society leader Tara Llanes is to be featured on the television program, "Access Hollywood." The segment about Tara is scheduled to air on the nationally-syndicated television show on Wednesday December 26, 2007. A former X-games and US National Champion and a World Cup medalist, Tara has been a fixture on the MTB racing scene for many years. She was seriously injured in a crash during the Jeep King of the Mountain finale at Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado on September 1, 2007. Tara was airlifted to a hospital in Denver where she underwent seven hours of surgery to her damaged spinal cord. For the past two months, she's been recovering and undergoing rehabilitation therapy at the Craig Hospital in Denver. In early December, "Access Hollywood" reporter Maria Menounos interviewed Tara about her accident and a camera crew followed her through a day of her grueling therapy. The segment about Tara will be part of a series of inspirational stories presented during Christmas week on "Access Hollywood." A list of television stations around the United States that broadcast "Access Hollywood" can be found at: http://www.accesshollywood.com/insid.../wheretowatch/

12-26-2007, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
denmother Queen of the Darkside	For updates on Tara's recovery go to her blog: http://www.myspace.com/mtbtara __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

12-26-2007, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sharky Dirt Hippie	She's such a positive person and I just have so much admiration for her if you can check out the show in a few hours do so . __________________ Division 26

12-26-2007, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
andy aka rut STR Veteran	bump! __________________ "I haven't worn that dress in a couple weeks!"-Dino Brown "Tim, You're coming home with me tonight!" - Jesse (Intergadriv3r)

12-26-2007, 05:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Bump again! I set the DVR to record it too. __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

12-26-2007, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stray_Bullit STR Veteran	She is truly an inspiration!

12-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	thank you... All over it __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

12-26-2007, 06:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Watchin it now __________________ DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that! JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!!

12-26-2007, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
PacMan Choose Wisely	Can't find it here in SD. __________________ Team Quarter Slot.

12-26-2007, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
bajamtnbkr STR Veteran	Yeah, I wanted to see it but no luck here in SD.

12-26-2007, 06:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	Just watched it. Very touching. She was moving her left leg while she was in the water. I'm glad I was able to help out this past Thanksgiving. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

12-26-2007, 06:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jman Live Free, Ride Hard	Just watched it and it rocked. She rocks!!! I don't know her personally ( I wish I did)but she's always been one of my favorite racers male or female. I don't know if I'd have the courage to keep going like that. Her statement that she missed her bike really struck me. Great little interview. __________________ jmansdirtloverparadise.blogspot.com '07 Heckler '07 Chameleon '06 Specialized Allez

12-26-2007, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Very cool, very determined woman to, plus with respect shes hot! __________________ DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that! JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!!

12-26-2007, 07:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
queenwilhelmina Jeg elsker min sykkel	Made me teary eyed. She is an amazing and inspirational person. I hope she'll get to ride again one day. __________________ By and large, language is a tool for concealing the truth. --George Carlin The Painted Girl Turbulence Training

12-26-2007, 07:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
J_Sims An Illustrated Scumbag	"I told him I will f&^*%$g prove him wrong" Had me in tears right there!!! __________________ If you don't live for something... You will die for nothing That's right 1/2 Horse power baby http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

12-26-2007, 07:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
denmother Queen of the Darkside	Video is online Just watched the video online: http://video.accesshollywood.com/pla...videoid=198604 __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

12-26-2007, 07:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
peewee2472 Member	The video of Tara is now up at the access hollowood website under "videos." Very touching... Go Tara we're here to cheer you on...

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