Sedgmen sidelined until August say Monarchs

Justin Sedgmen will not return to the saddle for Edinburgh Stellar Omada Monarchs until next month, it has been confirmed.

The popular rider was involved in what the promotion called “a horrendous crash” at the start of Heat Four in the home victory over the Workington Comets in the Cab Direct Championship on Friday.

The 32-year-old from Mildura, Victoria, was treated on the track and then lifted off it on a stretcher. He received treatment at the side of the track by medical staff and then visited hospital.

A Monarchs spokesman said: “Justin has suffered concussion which rules him out of next weekend’s home and away fixtures against Berwick.

“However, although very sore, he has suffered no broken bones and, all being well, Justin should return to the saddle in August.”

PICTURE: Justin Sedgmen testing his bike in the pits area at Armadale watched by his mechanic Cammy minutes before the crash. Picture Nigel Duncan

JUST CHECKING: Match referee Jim McGregor checking Justin Sedgmen’s bike with the rider’s mechanic, Cammy, at Armadale. Picture by Nigel Duncan

MAKING SURE: Monarchs star Josh Pickering giving his bike a once-over at Armadale. Picture Nigel Duncan

PICTURE: Norwegian racer Lasse Fredrikson looks on as skipper Paco Castagna works on his bike. Picture Nigel Duncan