RIP Burry Stander

ademort

The South African mountainbiker Burry Stander who finished 5th in the Olympics and 2nd in last years worlds was killed while out training in South Africa . He was hit by a taxi near Shelley beach. Burry got married in May to fellow South African cyclist Cherise Taylor who rides fot the Belgian Lotto- Belisol Womens team.My condolances to all concerned.
Ademort

ddraver

Horrible Horrible news. I always enjoyed watching him ride, he rode like a demon at the Olympics and deserved a podium place.

THoughts with his family and friends!

Paul 8v

I saw this, sad news :-(

FransJacques

Very sad for him and his family.

He rode with great heart in the OG when he was detained on the first lap.

I really find these deaths hard to take vis a vis my own feeble attempts to train on the road. Heard recently that England & Wales have 4 million more people now than in 2001. All want to drive (distractedly) to Bluewater. What chance do I have with some polystyrene on my head?

frenchfighter

Only married last year too. Such a shame.

These seem to be happening all too often. There was another pro that died not so long ago (not mentioned on forum).

frenchfighter

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pto3o2HeaV4/U ... /burry.jpg

sonny73

Very sad news. RIP.

frenchfighter

Riding with Andy Schleck:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... MtCQG2PP4M

mroli

There's some talk about a ride in London to pay respects. Will post more if I find out.

iainf72

frenchfighter wrote:

Only married last year too. Such a shame.

These seem to be happening all too often. There was another pro that died not so long ago (not mentioned on forum).

The death toll on roads in SA over Xmas holiday period was about 1200 - Which is just shocking.

I see the taxi driver is up for a culpable homicide charge.

I remember seeing him in the olympics turning himself inside out in the last lap.

ddraver

Tribute Video from Dirt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0rHPT8 ... ata_player

(little bit cheesy to be honest, but...)