Thank you for the announcement. I hoped he'd publish his website in a book format. He was interested, but indicated he lacked the fire to get it done.
My impression is that he had a wonderful life. I hope when it is my time I am on my bike, but more than that I hope the same can be said of me.
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02-04-2008, 12:23 PM #1
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02-04-2008, 12:29 PM #2
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The world is a better place because of Sheldon Brown. Such a tragedy that he died so soon.
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02-04-2008, 12:36 PM #3
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This is truly a loss for our dimension of the multiverse.
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02-04-2008, 01:50 PM #4
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You ladies have already said everything I felt on hearing this very sad news, but I wanted to add my appreciation for Sheldon and his devotion to the world of cycling as well. I hope that he went in peace.
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02-04-2008, 02:18 PM #5
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What a tremendous loss for the cycling community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones.
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02-04-2008, 02:43 PM #6
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How sad, what a sad loss. I really enjoyed going through his website and learning so many things about riding and bikes and just life in general. If it weren't for him, I would've never created my single speed or even new what I had. He will be greatly missed.
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02-04-2008, 05:55 PM #7
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Oh, no! What a huge loss.
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02-05-2008, 07:03 AM #8
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Oh man! I am so sorry to hear this. Our prayer's go out to he's family and friends and to all that he touched with his wisdom of biking!
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02-05-2008, 10:39 AM #9
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Well, I’m stunned… my sadness joins so many others
OakLeaf, I am joining you in your very succint phrase
I too, am honoured to have set my wheels on the same planet…
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02-05-2008, 12:30 PM #10
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Thanks for posting the news. What a loss.
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02-05-2008, 02:48 PM #11
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What a legacy he created. His love for life expanded across the world to touch so many people. A great soul.
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02-04-2008, 12:37 PM #12
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Wow, what a huge loss to the cycling community as a whole. So sad.
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02-04-2008, 12:41 PM #13
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How sad. That's no age at all these days. Sheldon's contribution to the cycling world is as vast as will be the void left by his passing.
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