Ysterkas Posted December 27, 2013 Share During the 2013 DC in Swellendam one of our team mates Barend van Staden of the Randmark SOS team lost control of his bike on the decent in Tradouws pass resulting him in colliding with a wall .He was seriously injured and was taken to the hospital in Worchester .After a few days he was diagnosed with Lock in Syndrome caused by a burst vein in his brain and was a quadriplegic (spelling) .It is with great sadness to inform you that he passed away this morning The Randmark club lost one of his young members in this festive season.RIP Barend we will miss you. Randmark cycling. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted December 27, 2013 Share Ysterkas, We passed the scene.That was a real high speed corner. So sorry to hear. Tenderness to his loved ones.Ride In Peace, Barend. Tiny K 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 27, 2013 Share Sad to hear this. Condolensces to his family and friends in this trying time. May the Almighty grant them peace and comfort. Dusty 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted December 27, 2013 Share Wow. Horribly sad news. Hate these reminders that what we do is actually dangerous... It always reminds me of the line "you play other sports, you don't play cycling". Rest in peace brother, and my condolences to the family. Ride safe guys. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFine Posted December 27, 2013 Share RIP Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie 2 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Such sad news, wish his family all the best and condolences! RIP Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frail4Life Posted December 27, 2013 Share Condolences to his Family and friends. May he RIP. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted December 27, 2013 Share Shame, how awful!! So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abercrombie Posted December 27, 2013 Share This is dreadful news and very unnerving , we passed him a few minutes after it happened and we were saying how he didn't look good at all. Sincerest condolences to his family, so very sorry to hear this. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 27, 2013 Share RIP Barend Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted December 27, 2013 Share Quite intense! I remember going past there when they had either a bakkie or ambulance standing there (don't remember as was flying down there after a puncture). Condolences and strength to friends and family. RIP Barend Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted December 27, 2013 Share RIP. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mads Posted December 27, 2013 Share RIP Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren911 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Very sad RIP. Condolences to friends and family Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonaMTB Posted December 27, 2013 Share R.I.P fellow cyclist. Gods speed Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC007 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Our Team saw him on the side of the road...it looked awfull.May he Rest In Peace. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/134594-2013-dc/#findComment-2168749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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