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RIP Paul Sherwen
Last Post 12/05/2018 08:59 PM by Nicholas Arenella. 9 Replies.
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zootracer

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12/02/2018 05:32 PM
Dead at age 62. No details yet. Will be missed. Sad day for cycling.
6ix

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12/02/2018 05:38 PM
What the hell? Hate to hear this.
Master50

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12/02/2018 08:00 PM
We are the same age and I have met him a few times. Sad to learn he is gone
Spud

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12/03/2018 05:44 AM
Sad news for the cycling world. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Cosmic Kid

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12/03/2018 07:30 AM
Horrible news. RIP to someone who made a huge impact on people’s lives and how they viewed cycling.
Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
zootracer

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12/03/2018 10:02 AM
Now saying it was heart failure.

After I retired in 1998 I returned to cycling after not riding for several years because of work obligations and family time. Say what you want about Lance Armstrong, but he created a huge interest in cycling in the USA. The networks started showing all the stages of the TDF. I sat in front of my TV listening to Paul and Phil and relearning the sport. Yeah, sometimes he said some silly stuff, and both of them seemed a little bit dated in the technology. But they came across as being two really nice kind men. Paul will be sorely missed, he was a true gentleman and a genuine nice guy.

I had a problem with my heart in 2009 and am now taking meds. I had warning signs. I was lucky. I take meds now, which slow me down a bit, but I can still ride. If you have any symptoms of a heart condition (chest pains, shortness of breath, dizzyness) see a doctor. I don't know if Paul had any indications of a heart condition, most of the time you do, but sometimes you don't . Just a precaution.
mondonico

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12/03/2018 10:19 AM
Always enjoyed listening to him on TV broadcasts no matter what. Can't know how hard it must be to fill a multi hour broadcast with always relevant correct commentary. What Zoot said. B aware of heart symptoms, which I'm sure most of you young racers are. But you never know. Dealt with Afib and did not realize it until a ride in Lake Tahoe. Never had a problem catching my breath when just trying to ride and not know why. Few close calls with the meds but still kicking.
Spud

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12/03/2018 12:21 PM
"His head is writing checks, his legs can't cash." Has to be my favorite quote from Paul Sherwen.
longslowdistance

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12/03/2018 03:08 PM
An in memorium game of Paul Bingo?

Suitcase of courage
Big diesel turbo whistling
Nick A

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12/05/2018 08:59 PM
62 is way too young. He was good at letting Phil know when he said something utterly ridiculous.

Getting old is scary. I'm 52, and my first USCF license was when I was like 15. So seeing pictures of him racing back in the day look "current" to me.

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