Suffice it to say, this is not the blog article I had in mind tonight. We just found out that Ed Hudson, a member of the Vicious Cycle Haute Route Team, has died in a terrible cycling accident.
Most of us on the team never knew Ed, since we haven’t done the race yet, but it is a sad day when anyone in our community dies so tragically. As Rob said, ‘it is the opposite of the intent of riding’. The team will be riding in his honor come August. In the meantime, it’s a sobering reminder of the vulnerability that is inherent in the activity we love so much. R.I.P, Ed.
Thanks to Stephen Chernin for the tribute photo below.
The Vicious Cycle 
An awful tragedy….powerful reminder to ride safe at all times, although of course we cannot prevent accidents. Thoughts go out to Ed’s family today.
A sobering event.
Thanks for sharing this Gerry. As I said, I hate whenever I hear about any rider that is seriously injured or killed while participating in an activity that’s suppose to be good for health and fitness. I know I can speak for the whole Vicious Cycle team that we will miss Ed as a member of our Haute Route team and will riding in his honour and memory. RIP Ed.
I wrote a brief blog post a couple weeks back regarding basic preparation for Gran Fondo’s. At the bottom of this piece I listed a number of safety tips while riding in groups. Please take a brief look: http://www.nofinishlineblog.com/2013/05/gran-fondo-preparation-101.html
Ride safe everyone….Rob
Nice blog post Rob, I shall pass it along.
Grasp life by the handles bars…but be safe
True that Roger….
I’m so sorry to read this. My deepest condolences go out to Ed’s family, friends, and colleagues.
very sorry to hear this .
what a horrible end to a great day
Thanks, Gerry. As you can imagine, our entire community is shocked and saddened by these events. I hope you can celebrate his memory in the Alps in a couple months.
Very sad news indeed. My thoughts go to the rest of the team and his family. Perhaps on those times when you need to dig deep you can find that extra push for him.
Very sorry to read this, and my thoughts go out to Ed’s family. It’s easy to forget how vulnerable we are on a bicycle, especially given how fantastic it feels to be out spinning the wheels…
I can only join the other voices here, echoing what horrible, and wrenchingly sad news that is. This kind of accident is amongst the hardest of losses for family, friends, to endure, and my thoughts travel to them, and to your team.
My condolences to Ed’s family and friends and the Vicious Cycle Haute Route Team – ride for Ed
Very sad news, indeed. I am certain the team will honor Ed in a fitting way.
Anytime I hear of a tragedy in the professional, amateur or recreational circle of cyclist it is a reminder of how quickly things can change. My thoughts go out to Ed and his family. RIP.
So sorry to hear about the tragedy of ED. It is alway a reminder that we have to very careful out there on the road. My thoughts go out to all his family and loved ones.
I’m always saddened to learn a fellow cyclist is gone. My prayers are for his family. Rest In Peace, Ed.
Very saddening to hear. R.I.P. Ed and ride safe everyone.
Very sad news. Feeling with everyone who knew him and rode with him.
Thanks Gerry for posting this. Thoughts and prayers to Ed’s family. A sad reminder for everyone to be safe.
So so sorry to hear this news. It really is a reminder what a gift cycling is to enjoy. Deepest sympathy to Eds family. RIP Ed.