Endurance cyclist Mike Hall killed in collision

[jberryhill]

Mike Hall was an amazing cyclist in the extreme endurance category.

If you haven't seen the movie Inspired to Ride, it follows the riders on the cross country cycling race along the 4,233 Trans America Trail.

He has done so many epic rides:

http://deadspin.com/endurance-cycling-legend-mike-hall-killed-by-car-driver-1793898930

"Hall also holds a number of other world records, including the fastest unsupported ride across the continental United States (just over 17 days) and the fastest ride all the way around the world (91 days not counting transfers, good for an average of over 200 miles a day). He organized the Transcontinental Race, which spans the entirety of Europe and encourages riders to take different routes every year."

[GentryDixon]

1. Very sorry to hear this.

I know this hits close to home for you. Be safe.

[jberryhill]

3. "This is just for the crazies"

[Skittles]

2. sounds like bike racing alleviated his ADHD

interesting

my condolences to Mr. Hall's loved ones and fans

[TexasProgresive]

4. So sorry to hear this- we have our own double tragedy recently

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Man is alledged to have run over cyclists on a supported group ride to the south of me and near where Towelie lives. The driver is being held on charges of murder and other charges.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Driver-accused-of-plowing-down-bicyclists-11029448.php

[hermetic]

6. OMG!

How awful. So very sorry.

[The River]

5. Sad News

I had a bad crash in '05.
It's always in the back of every riders mind.

[Kolesar]

7. I don't understand why rear racks are passe'

My rack weighs 330g. It has got to be more solid than that floppy burrito on the saddle.
BTW, where is his tent and sleeping bag?

[jberryhill]

8. He just uses a bivy

The things he rode weren't really camping trips.