Gee Atherton was airlifted to hospital on Friday after a crash left him with a broken femur, wrist, ribs as well as a fractured nose and eye socket.
The good news is that Gee has undergone surgery, is stable and awake. We all know Gee is made of tough stuff, so we’re sure he’ll bounce back stronger.
Healing vibes to Gee from everyone here at Wideopenmag.
Read below for the press release from Atherton Racing.

“Gee Atherton has been airlifted to the Royal Stoke University Hospital after a crash on Friday afternoon during filming. Gee has undergone surgery for breaks to his femur and wrist and has also suffered broken ribs, a fractured nose and eye socket.
He is stable with no neck, spine or head injuries, awake and in good spirits.
Massive thanks to the film crew, paramedics and the teams from Mountain Rescue, Air Ambulance and Coastguards who helped get Gee safely off the mountain.”