No Name Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Not sure if this has been posted. Just on News 24 now. Cycling Tragedy strikes Cape Epic2010-03-23 10:47< = =text/ ="http://www.s24.co.za/s/Controls/Article/ArticleGreys.js?v=3"> Ceres - A top international mountain biker taking part in the Absa Cape Epic Mountain bike race died early on Tuesday. Australian James Williamson, the 26-year-old editor of the Australian Enduro mountain bike magazine, died in Ceres Private Hospital at 06:47 after his riding partner, Shaun Lewis, 28, was unable to wake him ahead of Tuesday's Stage 3.Williamson and Lewis finished Stage 2 in 17th position and were 18th overall, just under an hour behind leaders Kevin Evans of SA and Austria's Alban Lakata.The 722km race started in Wellington on Sunday and ends this Sunday at Lourensford Estate in Somerset West.
doreen Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 just heard it on news report... so so sad... really tragic
mitsu Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Sad news. At least he has departed doing something he loved. Condolences to his loved ones.
Greg Squires Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 The guy was not far from our camper. It is very sad. Not much talk about it here as guys are trying to keep heads up. Condolenses to the family.
Rienzo Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Very sad indeed. A wake-up call to all of us perhaps? My sincerest condolences to his family.
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