On his blog today Australian Ironman champion Chris McCormack wrote these words of remembrance for former pro cyclist Steve Larsen who recently died of yet-to-be determined cause after collapsing during a track workout in Bend, Oregon:
" The news hit me on Wednesday like a tidal wave. Steve Larsen had died
in Bend Oregon, close to his home, during a track session the night
prior.
I was flying out to Europe only a few hours later to compete and
was stunned with the news.
I spoke with my wife Emma Jane and spoke to
both my girls. It was sad, sad news, and my immediate thoughts were
with Steve's wife Carrie and their 5 beautiful children. I am still
shaken by the news and I ache for his family. Words are never enough
and I wish I was more articulate, but you could not meet a more genuine
human being. A wonderful guy, a fierce competitor and a driven focused
individual who had his priorities in the right place. A friend, a
training partner and a loving father who at 39 years of age had died
doing something he loved - working out. "
You can read the rest HERE.
In other recent news, and according to James Raia the National Cycling Examiner a bike ride and memorial services in both California and Oregon are planned for the deceased multi-sport athlete.
"A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bend at the Les Schwab Amphitheater "White House."
Two
bike rides in Bend to honor Larsen are also scheduled: The regular
Saturday morning hammer ride, leaving from Hutch's East Side bike shop
at 820 NE 3rd Street, and a second ride at 12:30 p.m., at the Drake
Park Stage. The group will parade to the memorial service."
For more information, please visit: www.rememberstevelarsen.com.
Donations may also be mailed: Steve Larsen Memorial Fund, Umpqua Bank, 390 SW Century Drive, Suite 100, Bend OR 97702
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" The news hit me on Wednesday like a tidal wave. Steve Larsen had died in Bend Oregon, close to his home, during a track session the night prior.
I was flying out to Europe only a few hours later to compete and was stunned with the news.
I spoke with my wife Emma Jane and spoke to both my girls. It was sad, sad news, and my immediate thoughts were with Steve's wife Carrie and their 5 beautiful children. I am still shaken by the news and I ache for his family. Words are never enough and I wish I was more articulate, but you could not meet a more genuine human being. A wonderful guy, a fierce competitor and a driven focused individual who had his priorities in the right place. A friend, a training partner and a loving father who at 39 years of age had died doing something he loved - working out. "
You can read the rest HERE.
In other recent news, and according to James Raia the National Cycling Examiner a bike ride and memorial services in both California and Oregon are planned for the deceased multi-sport athlete.
"A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bend at the Les Schwab Amphitheater "White House."
Two bike rides in Bend to honor Larsen are also scheduled: The regular Saturday morning hammer ride, leaving from Hutch's East Side bike shop at 820 NE 3rd Street, and a second ride at 12:30 p.m., at the Drake Park Stage. The group will parade to the memorial service."
For more information, please visit: www.rememberstevelarsen.com.
Donations may also be mailed: Steve Larsen Memorial Fund, Umpqua Bank, 390 SW Century Drive, Suite 100, Bend OR 97702
Follow on twitter @ everymantri