The Crippler
  • The Crippler, 2022
  • Previous Results
    • The Crippler, 2021
    • The Crippler, 2020
    • The Crippler, 2019
    • The Crippler, 2018
    • The Crippler, 2017
    • Thin Air GRVL

Reason for Cancellation

Hi, racers. This note is coming from the race director of The Crippler, Chelsea Luttrall.

It is really sad for me to write this note because I love hosting The Crippler.

However, this year has been tough on me.  I have a history of severe back problems resulting from congenital defects. After surgical correction as a child, I have largely been able to enjoy any physical activity I desired. I began the year with increasing pain, and I had to change my activities up so I could remain active a
nd feel fit, but even that was cut short by the increasing severity of symptoms. I was not surprised that nearly 30 years after surgical correction I would begin experiencing some degenerative effects, but I am still disappointed. The back pain has affected nearly all areas of life with even the most basic physical activities being impossible at times. My 8-5 job as a prosthetist and my ability to be active has taken a huge hit -- but the level of mental and emotional fatigue that has accompanied the pain has surprised me.

I’ve been struggling with admitting this to myself, but it is true: at this time, there is no way I can physically host The Crippler for 2022.  Beyond the exacerbation of symptoms that would occur, I fear that a day filled with pain would prevent me from handling the day-of logistics and any emergency situation that arises with the required mental clarity. I wouldn’t be a good race director for you all; the event would suffer and so would your racing experience.  

I will be refunding your entry fees over the course of the next several weeks in the reverse order that I received them. The reason for some of the time delay on the refunds is due to race preparation costs that I have already paid. Some of those fees are recoverable, and some are not, so I will need a little time to pay you all back, but I will pay you all back. I expect to have all of your entry fees refunded prior to the originally anticipated race date.

Again, I’m really sorry about this. I hate to cancel, but I’m afraid it’s mandatory for my health.

My deepest apologies,

Chelsea Luttrall


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Chelsea Luttrall

  • The Crippler, 2022
  • Previous Results
    • The Crippler, 2021
    • The Crippler, 2020
    • The Crippler, 2019
    • The Crippler, 2018
    • The Crippler, 2017
    • Thin Air GRVL