Losing a customer in the worst way!!

[solobiker]

So sorry for this loss of life. His family is in my thougts. This just brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. Such a young age.

[lisathew8lifter]

I am sorry for your customer/friend. it is never easy when a young person dies, especially one with children.

not only will i think about him tomorrow when i run, i will continue to wear SPF, get full body exams every six months by my dermatologist, and preach the education of skin cancer.

i have had two bouts with non melanoma skin cancer (praise God!) and i have done much research on the topic and consider myself aware. i talk to anyone that will listen to me about the awareness and prevention of melanoma. this disease is easily curable when detected early. this is a good reminder to wear spf when we do our outdoor activities!

[smurfalicious]

Wow, I'm 27 and I can't even imagine. I can't imagine having kids now either but wow. Ya know, for what it's worth he got to ride, and that's what mattered to him. My mom worries about me on the bike, and on my horse, and when I ride bulls. And I understand, but she also knows it's what I love and if I go down on either of them I went happily. Bikes are awesome, sports in general are awesome. I'm glad he got to ride, I'm glad he wanted to ride. I'm grateful every chance I get to ride, and even more that he came into your, and now our lives to make us appreciate each pedal stroke even more.

I wish the best for his young family and if there's anything we can do to help let us know. Of course, his family has the best LBS in the world there for him, so that's a nice start.