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 Post subject: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 11:52 am 
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http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/05/news/weylandt-dies-after-giro-crash_171955

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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 1:23 pm 
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very sad day indeed.... But for the grace of God....


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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 1:53 pm 
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Yes, very sad indeed.

Most roadies are afraid of the dangers of MTBing. Does anyone know of any MTB racing fatalities in the recent past?


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PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 2:50 pm 
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A guy died in the Sea Otter DH race in 2008.

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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 5:04 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 5:46 pm 
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Imagine yourself at your own funeral......... Live today as if it is your last, create laughter and good memories. He died doing what he loved, may he R.I.P.
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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
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man, those little rock "guardrail" walls are like the old old ones at some places in the local mountains here ... what a way to go ... :shock:

yes, May He Rest In Piece ...

hope he knew Jesus ...

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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:38 am 
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Tribute to Weylandt for Stage 4.



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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:07 pm 
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I knew Wouter .Lived nearby my place. Allway's in for a good laugh/joke.
R.I.P.


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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:30 am 
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chilling :cry: RIP Wouter


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 Post subject: Re: Sad Day at the Giro
PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 10:33 am 
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A jersey is made to honor him,profits go to his family.

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