Burry Stander, former World Champion, Killed Training in South Africa

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  1. jae2460

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    Just saw that myself - tragic news for sure! Riding on roads in South Africa is almost like playing Russian roulette...
     
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    Burry Stander RIP

    How tragic. Rest in peace.
     
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    Unbelievable. He was on a training ride with his wife. Only 25 with a great career/life ahead of him. RIP.




    edit: early reports stated he was on a training ride with his wife -- turns out, not the case. He was alone.
     
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    That sucks. Such a young talented rider.
     
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    Really really sad. He was great on the bike. Met him several years back at Sea Otter when he just joined Speciized. Seamed like such a nice guy. RIP and are prayers and well wishes for his family.
     
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    That's sad that he was with his wife and I didn't realize how young he was. I remember watching him in the Olympics and watching some pictures of him in one of the big races last year, might have been La Ruta or some other stage race--he was dominating the event.
     
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    Sad stuff. Big talent with a full career ahead of him...life works in weird ways.
     
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    Tragic! He also just recently won the2012 single speed world championship [SSWC] in South Africa. I heard Brain Lopes is orgainizing a tribute ride in the OC. Any info?
     
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