Death of Sheldon Brown

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  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    A sad day indeed. Just browsing his site always told me something new about the bike, never mind the wealth of knowledge he freely gave to us and his sheer enthusiasm for all things cycle related. The bike industry should somehow mark his passing for all the effort he put into our pastime.
    M.Rushton
  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    A total tragedy, I was just on his website getting some really useful, well-explained and practical advice
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Tragic news. His site taught me so much. He really set an example to us all i feel.

    Rest in Peace.
  • Pirahna
    Pirahna Posts: 1,315
    http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.ph ... ost6103804
  • richardjallen
    richardjallen Posts: 691
    What a loss.
  • shazzz
    shazzz Posts: 1,077
    RIP Sheldon. :(

    For those who want to pass on their sympathies, the guest book at the Harris websit has become a book of condolence.
  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    Tragic - there'll never be another like him, a real legend. RIP
    pm
  • neeb
    neeb Posts: 4,473
    Very sad to hear about this tragedy. He was unique, which is a pity as the world would be a much better place if there were more people in it with his combination of enthusiasm, intelligence, humanity and sensible irreverence.
  • pneumatic
    pneumatic Posts: 1,989
    Like everyone else on here, very sad. I had heard last summer through this forum that he was ill and sent him a message from all of us. He replied. Here it is and his reply is below:

    It typifies the man. A good man.

    >>>>

    Dear Sheldon

    No need to reply. I just wanted to say how sorry we all are on the Bikeradar.com newsgroup (UK) to have learned, belatedly, of your health challenges. I don't know if you are aware of what a cult hero you are among dedicated cyclists in the UK, but, believe me when I say that you are one of the most respected figures in the sport.

    If you accept prayers, mine are with you. If you prefer positive thoughts, they are as well.

    I just did the Ventoux, by the way, WITH A FLAT BACK TYRE! Sometimes life throws you things you are not expecting.

    Chapeau, mon Brave!

    >>>>>>>>

    Thanks for your concern. I'm bearing up OK, some days better than others. I guess I'll just have to play out whatever cards I've been dealt.

    I'll continue updating http://sheldonbrown.com/health as news comes in...(and when the sheldonbrown.org server gets back online...)

    All the best,

    Sheldon

    Fast and Bulbous
    Peregrinations
    Eddingtons: 80 (Metric); 60 (Imperial)
  • Shadowduck
    Shadowduck Posts: 845
    A tribute from Bike Snob NYC.
    Bike Snob NYC wrote:
    No matter what you ride, how you ride, how long you ride, or how long you've been riding, you're a fan of Sheldon Brown.

    Thanks for everything Sheldon.
    Even if the voices aren't real, they have some very good ideas.
  • antooony
    antooony Posts: 177
    As said a sad loss. Cant really add more to whats been said already on here, a great man, a great mind with a great way of geting people to pick up a spanner and get stuck in.

    RIP
  • cold steel
    cold steel Posts: 10
    I concur. A sad day indeed. R I P Sheldon.
  • BigSpecs
    BigSpecs Posts: 309
    I have just learnt of Sheldon's sad passing and would like to add my condolences. My thoughts go out to his family. I have enjoyed his cycling articles immensely and more recently, his journal too. He really seemed to know how to live life to the full. Many thanks for the assistance and hours of happiness you have passed on to so many Sheldon.
  • belgiangoth
    belgiangoth Posts: 2,849
    Sheldon was off-work when I visited the cyclery, though I was able to leave him a CTC jersey and ramble on at him about 650b wheels in french (over t'internet). Really sad news.
  • graeme_s-2
    graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    I was on holiday in Devon last week, and away from the Internet, so I only found out when I read Matt Seaton's bicycle column in Thursday's Guardian. Really sad news :(. He was a real enthusiast, and his website is a fantastic resource.
  • sevenofeleven
    sevenofeleven Posts: 74
    A very sad day for all cyclists!
  • PhilofCas
    PhilofCas Posts: 1,153
    Sad news for all, RIP Sheldon Brown.

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