Heartless Cyclist Haters

[Maury Cohen]

Hi all,
I'm Kathy's Fiance and Trek 420's cousin. I wanted to thank all of you for your love and support.
Losing Kathy so abruptly, and while things were so blissful for us, has been very hard. I'm an incurable optimist, but grief has a way of tinting everything.
Kathy loved life with so much passion that I feel a certain responsibility to honor her and our relationship by moving forward as best I can. I'm riding some and back to work. I've never been fond of being without a partner in life, however I'm finding the strength to be alone now. I need to remind myself that I've done the Terrible Two twice (Kathy riding the last few miles with me both times) and that I must have more inner strength than I sometimes feel. Right now just about everything brings up memories of her, and how memories are all I'll have of her now. I cry a bit then get on to the next task.
If you're in the area please give me a call and maybe we can take a ride. Riding is great therapy for me. MTB or road both fine. I know the roads and trails if you don't. HM. 707-579-9129/Cell 707-416-7244

Thanks again.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about Kathy or the accident.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Maury,

Our hearts go out to you. There are no adequate words, except that your strength through such unimaginable awfulness is already an inspiration to so many, and will be for a long, long time to come. Know that hundreds of us are sending you their heartfelt healing wishes.

[Bluetree]

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. ***crying***

To see her in that photo, so obviously full of joy and life... it's heartbreaking. Sending thoughts of hope and courage to those who have suffered such a loss.

[bouncybouncy]

how incredibly moving!!! must have been a heart-tugging site to see Maury ride up on the tandem...

my heart is heavy...please continue to find your daily strength! TE is a wonderful place...it is soothing to see such love!

trek, duck,& family...my codolences!

Maury...may you be strong & keep inner peace!

[KnottedYet]

Maury,

My sincerest condolences, I am so sorry. Thank you for coming to TE and for posting that wonderful picture.

There just aren't words, but know that I'm thinking of you (as are many here).

Visit TE often, this is a good place, and the women on TE care deeply.

Knot

[indysteel]

Maury, thank you for sharing that with us. I didn't know Lisa personally, but send you, your friends and family, and those on TE who knew her, my deepest sympathy. I hope all of you find the love and support you need to get through this time.

Kate

[Bad JuJu]

I'm so sorry, I hardly know what to say--just extend my sympathy and support. Thanks, Maury, for having the fortitude and sensitivity to share with us. Despite our distances from one another, we're all with you now.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Maury, thank you for sharing that with us. I didn't know Lisa personally, but send you, your friends and family, and those on TE who knew her, my deepest sympathy. I hope all of you find the love and support you need to get through this time.

Kate

I'm sure Kate meant to say Kathy...

[spokewench]

Maury: We are all so sad for you. From what I can tell, Kathy was the greatest gal in the world. You're in all of our minds and hearts and if you need to talk, or write, or ride, whatever it takes to help you feel a little bit better, the girls from TE will be there for you.

I wish I lived closer to you I'd be happy to go ride the mountain bike with you, but I no longer live in California. Hang in there. I know it is not easy.

jan

[colby]

Hey Maury,

That picture of you two made me smile. You guys look so happy, enjoying the bike, the ride, and each other's company. From what I hear of Kathy, there must be many pictures of her exactly like that one.

I am so sorry for your loss. Hang in there, our thoughts are with you.

[Trek420]

Hey Cuz! I'm so glad you found this board.

On behalf of the board I hearby nominate you an honorary woman, at least as far as visiting rights to TE is concerned.

Come on out and ride with us.

We're a much nicer group than that other roadbikereview board ahem.

And....we actually get out and ride together. and eat

The California rides are posted here, we have an assault on Mt Diablo this weekend but tut tut looks like rain?

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61

[bouncybouncy]

On behalf of the board I hearby nominate you an honorary woman, at least as far as visiting rights to TE is concerned.

goosebumps

i grew up in NoCal...feel a distant connection to your sisterhood in the area!


would say much more but 1-handed....sorry!

[CyclChyk]

Trek, Maury, Duck - you and your families are in my prayers....

My sincerest sympathies

[crazycanuck]

Maury,

Your dear kathy looked like an amazing lady and lucky to have such a wonderful man in her life.

My wish for you is strength. Be strong for you and take your time to heal.

I know i'm far away but my thoughts are with you & your family.

c

[Maury Cohen]

I'm planning to go on our local club ride tomorrow. This was the same 2nd Friday ride that Kathy was headed to when she left us. I may take the same route that she did, around the same time. Maybe I'll see the same recycling truck and I can see if he uses his signal or if his emergency flashers are on (which I was told by another driver recently is their policy). I'm a bit obsessed with creating an image of what she saw last.
Yesterday was one of the best I've had in a while. Today started off with lots of sadness. I expect this will be the case for a while; these ups and downs. I should think of them as "rollers" like we used to blow over on the tandem. Kathy loved to stand up and blast past single bikes on the small uphills. ; )
Keep the rubber side down all.

Maury