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That's really sad. I sent him a "thanks for the website" sort of email a fortnight ago, and got a really nice rely within the day. He said that he loved the Internet: it allowed him to tell me how to service my bottom bracket, even though we've never met and I'm thousands of miles away.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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How does this sound?
to ctc:
Dear friends,
A forum of London fixed wheel/single speed cyclists have been talking about some kind of commemorative ride, and perhaps donating for a charity for that Mr Brown's family might nominate.http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/4085
I would hope anyone who might be able to attend a London event from here will feel free to join us, and spread the word. It'd be nice if we could all join forces.
Many thanks
Ben Leighton -
Maybe hold on until there is a actually an idea or route planned otherwise people will have a look and find nothing here.
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dont know if i will be back intime for a ride, but let me know where donations are headed... i feel like its the least i can do for the memory of a man that showed me so much.
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Commemorative bike ride sounds like great idea. Count me in.
Over on FGG they are discussing a another one of their build contests, this time in memory of Sheldon. Entrants will strive for the ugly/beautiful, ultrafunctional and idiosyncratic spirit that's in all Sheldon's bikes. It's gonna be one to watch out for.
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I've been working late and have just found out! I'm shocked.
May he rest in peace, He was a true accidental hero to my eyes. Someone who just acted on his convictions, with the good of others in mind.
A total contrast to those motivated by money or ego, he was also a champion of the democratic nature of the internet.
A real loss.
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portland is doing an aprilfools day ride for him in honor of his old april fools emails... i like that idea. check out the portland Kboo bike show for details.
April fools Sheldon memorial ride
1Chris Crash -
no progress on a memorial ride anyone?
spent a little bit of time checking out Sheldon's journals for links to London. Looks like he liked the Kew Bridge Steam Museum having visited it back in June 2004.
One option could be for a ride out there, visit one of the pubs he mentions in his journal and drink a big hairy pint in memory of the man.
Another option would be for a longer (have to be much longer) ride to one of the other places he visited in the UK - Bath, Bristol, Leamington Spa, Padstow!!
I haven't checked to see what other sites/riders are arranging as I think a lot of us on here really used his site for all things fixed.
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Skullhead yay lets do an april fools ride
central london loop or down to the steam musem?
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Bath is probably the worst place I can think of for a fixed ride unless you stick to the town centre!
Steep hills galore!
Would like to do a ride round London though
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sounds like a plan. lets knock out a route central wise oxford st an picadily sound like must hits
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and spoke cards?
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yeah where is a creative when you need one..
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You worked for creative did you not Chris? Get your crayons out!
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Or he may have stated he would prefer money to a charity instead of a plant, I don't know but perfectly possible.