Tough year we've had on the Forum. Peace to Richard and his family and those who loved him.
Beyond the shock and sadness, I try to take something from these tragic notices. The crash description left me wondering if something didn't start to go awry with Richard, medically, before the crash. A friend of mine stroked out while riding on the street and mostly lived through the subsequent carnage. Since then, I've tried to remember to take an aspirin every other day. It's been 4 years, and I've only missed a few. If you aren't on an aspirin regimen, you might ask your doctor if you should be.
Too, I try to think about all the people (you two know who you are) who would be really sad, or really pissed off, if I didn't come back from a ride. I make it a goal not to manifest either of those emotions in them as a result of my actions. Lastly, as often as it occurs to me, I make it plain to that same group what they mean to me, just in case I don't get a chance to tell them one last time.
