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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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Thread: Sheldon Brown - such a loss
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02-04-2008, 12:37 PM #16
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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 #17
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02-04-2008, 01:50 PM #18
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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 #19
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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 #20
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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 #21
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Oh, no! What a huge loss.
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02-04-2008, 07:51 PM #22
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Oh so sad. There will never be another one like him. I've learned so much from his site. He will be missed by all.
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02-05-2008, 04:12 AM #23
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RIP Sheldon.
I'm honored to have set my wheels on the same planet.
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02-05-2008, 05:49 AM #24
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Oh no! This is so sad. My heart goes out to his family and friends. As a real newbie I've recently spent a lot of time on his website and found it so incredibly valuable. What a profound loss for the cycling community.
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02-05-2008, 07:03 AM #25
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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 #26
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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 #27
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Thanks for posting the news. What a loss.
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02-05-2008, 02:48 PM #28
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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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02-05-2008, 05:37 PM #29
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Always sad to hear such news.
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02-06-2008, 06:06 PM #30
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RIP Sheldon.
May you ride on forever.
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