Relentless Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Sorry to be the bearer of some bad news. Neresh Ramsunder (45), who hailed from East London, was killed this morning while on a solo training ride near his home. Details are understandably very sketchy at the moment, and all we've heard is that he left home at 7am and was knocked down by a motorist at about 7.30am. Neresh, a real gentleman, started cycling about 18months ago and was a regular visitor to Cape Town. It was, in fact, on a training ride that I met him. He completed the Burger Sanlam and Argus Cycletour with us. Just recently he completed the 9-day George to Cape Town ride (the name of which escapes me) and donated his bike to charity. He was owner of an engineering company and leaves behind a wife, two daughters (at Stellies Medical School) and a teenage son. Rest well my friend, and enjoy your Monoq wherever you are! Condolences to the family.
Warped Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 I am extremely sad to hear his news. My sincere condolences to the family. I am from that neck of the woods and it is extremely painful to hear about this.
Relentless Posted November 27, 2006 Author Posted November 27, 2006 Just heard some further details from a friend who drove up to EL for the weekend: apparently my late friend left home for a training ride at 7am, and was killed at around 7.10am He went up a small incline in a residential area, the road had no shoulder, but solid white barrier- line in centre, bus approaching in opp. lane., unlicensed driver in Golf behind bus was impatient and saw fit to overtake crossing the solid white line!! My friend was hit from the front and the entire RH of his body was destroyed by the impact. I hope to God he went quickly.
pedal Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Condolences to his family.... never nice to hear, and especially at this time of year. Rest in peace, and enjoy your pedalling days with all our other departed fellow friends.
Duathlete Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 This shows us we need to enjoy every moment on the bike; everything can change in a split second.... My sincere condolences to the family.
Delgado Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Very sad!! Condolences to Neresh's family and friends.
Crankarm Posted November 27, 2006 Posted November 27, 2006 Yes,a person should try and enjoy every second, my heart goes out to the family.Very sad to hear.
slowpoke Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 my sincere condolences to his family and friends. an utter trajic and uncalled for loss. hopefully the %^&* who hit him will never have any happiness in his life as he doesn't deserve any.
Bateleur1 Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Has the driver been arrested? Somehow I don't think so.
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