Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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Zebee Johnstone
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In aus.bicycle on Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100
kanangara <[email protected]> wrote:
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> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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> Bugger.
You said it. Bugger.
Funny, informative, passionate, he was a fine man.
Zebee
kanangara <[email protected]> wrote:
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> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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> Bugger.
You said it. Bugger.
Funny, informative, passionate, he was a fine man.
Zebee
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Harry 'Snapper' Organ
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On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
<[email protected]> wrote in
aus.bicycle:
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>http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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>Bugger.
So sad.
But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
attending the funerals of all those who do."
I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
they are all your comtemporaries.
As you say, "bugger"
Regards
Harold
Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
<[email protected]> wrote in
aus.bicycle:
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>http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>
>Bugger.
So sad.
But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
attending the funerals of all those who do."
I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
they are all your comtemporaries.
As you say, "bugger"
Regards
Harold
Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
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Bean Long
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Zebee Johnstone wrote:
> In aus.bicycle on Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100
> kanangara <[email protected]> wrote:
>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>> Bugger.
>
> You said it. Bugger.
>
> Funny, informative, passionate, he was a fine man.
>
> Zebee
He'll be sorely missed. I'm saddened to hear the news.
> In aus.bicycle on Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100
> kanangara <[email protected]> wrote:
>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>> Bugger.
>
> You said it. Bugger.
>
> Funny, informative, passionate, he was a fine man.
>
> Zebee
He'll be sorely missed. I'm saddened to hear the news.
J
Jack Russell
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Harry 'Snapper' Organ wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
>
>>http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>>Bugger.
>
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>
> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>
> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>
> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
> they are all your comtemporaries.
>
> As you say, "bugger"
>
>
> Regards
> Harold
>
> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
I seem to remember that he had developed MS. Not sure of the connection
to a heart attack.
But certainly concur with "bugger", his web pages were amongst the most
useful that I have come across, not to mention his April 1 spoofs.
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> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
>
>>http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>>Bugger.
>
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>
> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>
> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>
> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
> they are all your comtemporaries.
>
> As you say, "bugger"
>
>
> Regards
> Harold
>
> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
I seem to remember that he had developed MS. Not sure of the connection
to a heart attack.
But certainly concur with "bugger", his web pages were amongst the most
useful that I have come across, not to mention his April 1 spoofs.
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Remove norubbish to reply
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Bean Long
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Harry 'Snapper' Organ wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>> Bugger.
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
I had heard that Sheldon had been off the bike for some time due to some
sort of nerve disease. He had been unable to move around easily for some
time I believe.
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>
>> Bugger.
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
I had heard that Sheldon had been off the bike for some time due to some
sort of nerve disease. He had been unable to move around easily for some
time I believe.
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Elmo
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kanangara wrote:
> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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> Bugger.
>
>
If there was a knighthood for services to cycling Sheldon would
certainly be Sir Sheldon.
Thanks Sheldon for your time spent with us.
> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>
> Bugger.
>
>
If there was a knighthood for services to cycling Sheldon would
certainly be Sir Sheldon.
Thanks Sheldon for your time spent with us.
A
Artoi
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In article <[email protected]>,
Harry 'Snapper' Organ <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
> >
> >http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
> >
> >Bugger.
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>
> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>
> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>
> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
> they are all your comtemporaries.
>
> As you say, "bugger"
Exercise is just one parameter of long life. Gene and luck also have a
major contribution in that equation.
In any case, SheldonB did not have good health as he suffered from MS
for quite a while.
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Harry 'Snapper' Organ <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:31:24 +1100, kanangara
> <[email protected]> wrote in
> aus.bicycle:
>
> >
> >http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
> >
> >Bugger.
>
>
> So sad.
>
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>
> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>
> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>
> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
> they are all your comtemporaries.
>
> As you say, "bugger"
Exercise is just one parameter of long life. Gene and luck also have a
major contribution in that equation.
In any case, SheldonB did not have good health as he suffered from MS
for quite a while.
--
T
TimC
Guest
On 2008-02-05, cfsmtb (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:
>
> A inspirational bloke, always had the time and patience to share his
> vast knowledge and expertise. The cycling community has lost a great
> personality.
>
> We'll charge a glass or two tonight in his honour.
Indeed. What'dhe drink? I hope he liked Ardbeg 10yo.
--
TimC
Warning: No foo present. Your life may be in grave danger.
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:
>
> A inspirational bloke, always had the time and patience to share his
> vast knowledge and expertise. The cycling community has lost a great
> personality.
>
> We'll charge a glass or two tonight in his honour.
Indeed. What'dhe drink? I hope he liked Ardbeg 10yo.
--
TimC
Warning: No foo present. Your life may be in grave danger.
> Indeed. What'dhe drink? I hope he liked Ardbeg 10yo.
This is terrible news. Sheldon was one of the most amazing people in the world of cycling. He's answered our stupid questions with wonderful advice, and been an inspiration to many of us.
I for one will miss him greatly.
Though I'm sure he'd never drink that horrid Islay rubbish. I mean, ya might as well soak some seaweed in disinfectant and drink that. I think it's time to hit the Glengoyne.
This is terrible news. Sheldon was one of the most amazing people in the world of cycling. He's answered our stupid questions with wonderful advice, and been an inspiration to many of us.
I for one will miss him greatly.
Though I'm sure he'd never drink that horrid Islay rubbish. I mean, ya might as well soak some seaweed in disinfectant and drink that. I think it's time to hit the Glengoyne.
T
TimC
Guest
On 2008-02-05, suzyj (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:
>
>> Indeed. What'dhe drink? I hope he liked Ardbeg 10yo.
>
> This is terrible news. Sheldon was one of the most amazing people in
> the world of cycling. He's answered our stupid questions with wonderful
> advice, and been an inspiration to many of us.
I never saw it coming too - he was posting here a mere few weeks ago.
I'm keeping my biopace chainrings on just for him.
> I for one will miss him greatly.
>
> Though I'm sure he'd never drink that horrid Islay rubbish. I mean, ya
> might as well soak some seaweed in disinfectant and drink that. I think
> it's time to hit the Glengoyne.
Arr, but you be mistaken me lassie (that was a really crappy fake
Scottish accent, wasn't it?). No seaweed nor iodine hints in the
Ardbeg. Just BBQed bacon.
--
TimC
We would be called technicians, not researchers, if we knew
what we were doing
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:
>
>> Indeed. What'dhe drink? I hope he liked Ardbeg 10yo.
>
> This is terrible news. Sheldon was one of the most amazing people in
> the world of cycling. He's answered our stupid questions with wonderful
> advice, and been an inspiration to many of us.
I never saw it coming too - he was posting here a mere few weeks ago.
I'm keeping my biopace chainrings on just for him.
> I for one will miss him greatly.
>
> Though I'm sure he'd never drink that horrid Islay rubbish. I mean, ya
> might as well soak some seaweed in disinfectant and drink that. I think
> it's time to hit the Glengoyne.
Arr, but you be mistaken me lassie (that was a really crappy fake
Scottish accent, wasn't it?). No seaweed nor iodine hints in the
Ardbeg. Just BBQed bacon.
--
TimC
We would be called technicians, not researchers, if we knew
what we were doing
R
Resound
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"kanangara" <[email protected]> wrote in
message news:[email protected]...
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> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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> Bugger.
>
Bugger indeed. There's a lot of sad cyclists in the world today. Here's
thinking of his family.
Vale Sheldon.
message news:[email protected]...
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> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
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> Bugger.
>
Bugger indeed. There's a lot of sad cyclists in the world today. Here's
thinking of his family.
Vale Sheldon.
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not all there
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On Feb 5, 11:09 pm, Rory Williams <Rory.Williams.34b...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> kanangara Wrote:
>
> >http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>
> > Bugger.
>
> Vale
>
> RoryW
>
> --
> Rory Williams
I once called him 'Captain Pedantic' on rec.bicycles.tech when he
started to wax lyrical about the various accuracies of perfectly
calibrated bike computers. We made up later. I feel bad about that
now. It was sad to read his journal as his health deteriorated and he
could no longer do what he loved, including riding his bike. His legs
went clumsy first, then it was months before they got the diagnosis of
a rare form of MS, which crept up on him until he could hardly walk. I
suspect the heart attack might be linked.
V.A
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
> kanangara Wrote:
>
> >http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>
> > Bugger.
>
> Vale
>
> RoryW
>
> --
> Rory Williams
I once called him 'Captain Pedantic' on rec.bicycles.tech when he
started to wax lyrical about the various accuracies of perfectly
calibrated bike computers. We made up later. I feel bad about that
now. It was sad to read his journal as his health deteriorated and he
could no longer do what he loved, including riding his bike. His legs
went clumsy first, then it was months before they got the diagnosis of
a rare form of MS, which crept up on him until he could hardly walk. I
suspect the heart attack might be linked.
V.A
P
Patrick Keogh
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not all there wrote:
> On Feb 5, 11:09 pm, Rory Williams <Rory.Williams.34b...@no-
> mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>> kanangara Wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>> Bugger.
>> Vale
>>
>> RoryW
>>
>> --
>> Rory Williams
>
> I once called him 'Captain Pedantic' on rec.bicycles.tech when he
> started to wax lyrical about the various accuracies of perfectly
> calibrated bike computers. We made up later. I feel bad about that
> now. It was sad to read his journal as his health deteriorated and he
> could no longer do what he loved, including riding his bike. His legs
> went clumsy first, then it was months before they got the diagnosis of
> a rare form of MS, which crept up on him until he could hardly walk. I
> suspect the heart attack might be linked.
>
> V.A
Long before I knew who Sheldon Brown was (in an internet sense) I met
him at the bike shop when I was working in Boston. In real life he was
gentle, great sense of fun, with a real passion for cycling. After just
that one meeting he was locked in my memory.
We have lost a living treasure.
> On Feb 5, 11:09 pm, Rory Williams <Rory.Williams.34b...@no-
> mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>> kanangara Wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29379/Sheldon-Brown-RIP
>>> Bugger.
>> Vale
>>
>> RoryW
>>
>> --
>> Rory Williams
>
> I once called him 'Captain Pedantic' on rec.bicycles.tech when he
> started to wax lyrical about the various accuracies of perfectly
> calibrated bike computers. We made up later. I feel bad about that
> now. It was sad to read his journal as his health deteriorated and he
> could no longer do what he loved, including riding his bike. His legs
> went clumsy first, then it was months before they got the diagnosis of
> a rare form of MS, which crept up on him until he could hardly walk. I
> suspect the heart attack might be linked.
>
> V.A
Long before I knew who Sheldon Brown was (in an internet sense) I met
him at the bike shop when I was working in Boston. In real life he was
gentle, great sense of fun, with a real passion for cycling. After just
that one meeting he was locked in my memory.
We have lost a living treasure.
R
Rex
Guest
> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>
> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>
Do we know their full history? remember Jim Fixx who died while running in
his fifties? Early age to die. People came out and said "running is
dangerous".
The full story is that his father and grandfather both died in their 40's.
Running may have given Jim Fixx another 10 years.
> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>
> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
> they are all your comtemporaries.
>
> As you say, "bugger"
>
>
> Regards
> Harold
>
> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
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hemyd
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"Rex" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
>> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
>> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>>
>> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
>> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>>
>
> Do we know their full history? remember Jim Fixx who died while running in
> his fifties? Early age to die. People came out and said "running is
> dangerous".
>
> The full story is that his father and grandfather both died in their 40's.
> Running may have given Jim Fixx another 10 years.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
>> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>>
>> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
>> they are all your comtemporaries.
>>
>> As you say, "bugger"
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> Harold
>>
>> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
>
>
I'll be 60 on Thursday, and still cycling to work, on Nepean Highway from
Moorabbin to near Commercial Road (Melbourne). Heart goes a bit crazy -
especially when I'm cycling fast - or being passed by a double B semi.....
Henry (over 18,500 kilometres cysling since 2005)
news:[email protected]...
>
>
>
>> But what is going on? Cycling is supposed to keep you fit and healthy
>> yet he was only 63 and suffered a heart attack
>>
>> A 65 year old friend who cycles 60 miles a day and is built like a
>> greyhound has just had a triple bypass.
>>
>
> Do we know their full history? remember Jim Fixx who died while running in
> his fifties? Early age to die. People came out and said "running is
> dangerous".
>
> The full story is that his father and grandfather both died in their 40's.
> Running may have given Jim Fixx another 10 years.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> Perhaps Gough Whitlam was right when he said, "I get enough exercise
>> attending the funerals of all those who do."
>>
>> I guess I am at the age when you read the obitary column and realise
>> they are all your comtemporaries.
>>
>> As you say, "bugger"
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> Harold
>>
>> Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum - Lucretius
>
>
I'll be 60 on Thursday, and still cycling to work, on Nepean Highway from
Moorabbin to near Commercial Road (Melbourne). Heart goes a bit crazy -
especially when I'm cycling fast - or being passed by a double B semi.....
Henry (over 18,500 kilometres cysling since 2005)
