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Sheldon Brown - RIP
The paragon of bike mechanics, Sheldon Brown (63), died of a heart attack on Sunday 3rd February, following a brief and characteristically good-natured struggle with progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Although according to his blog he’d been for a short ride on his recumbent trike as recently as January 12th. Few people really do become a legend in their own lifetime, and this title may seem a trifle overblown for someone whose life work was to tinker with bicycles. However, thanks to his website, the reach of Sheldon Brown was truly global. He helped and influenced so many people in their grimiest moments. Sheldon Brown is dead, long live http://sheldonbrown.com!  
Posted on 2/8/08; 10:37:46 PM,
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Tour's tragic act of remembrance

"Armstrong to ride in memory of team-mate who died ten years ago"

"Fabio was a great guy, I loved him," said Armstrong after yesterday's stage to Montpellier, "and on Sunday I'll ride in his memory."

The next day, Monday, will be ten years to the day since Casartelli's death. Armstrong will fly by helicopter to the Casartelli monument, an elegant white Carrara marble sculpture that stands on the Portet d'Aspet, in the company of Leblanc, the Italian's parents, Sergio and Rosa, his widow, Annalisa, and his son, Marco, who was a month old when his father died.

(Via Scotsman.com Sport - Other Sports Tour's tragic act of remembrance: .)

Posted on 7/16/05; 12:02:47 PM,
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