Wouter Weylandt memorial thread

[Lyds97]

Just can't believe it, what a tragedy.

RIP WW

 

[RedheadDane]

Bright and clear his future was,
a daddy soon to be.
Then,
too soon,
*SNAP!*
A life cut short.
Little child,
without a dad.
A wife who stands alone.

 

[Hartog]

R.I.P. Wouter Weylandt.

 

[Polish]

It matters little to Wouter's family that he died doing something he loved.
They are in shock and filled with sorrow.
But hopefully, as the years go by, they may find some comfort in that fact.
So sad.

 

[dirkprovin]

Had a grim feeling when the Eurosport coverage briefly showed the scene, sadly borne out by this sad announcement. All wishes to his family & those closest to him.

 

[rhubroma]

Cycling is freedom, passion, adventure, the dreams of young souls.

For those who have ridden a bike, to watch 25 year olds living their dream on legendary roads keeps our old ones alive. When one dies so suddenly living within a wakeful dream, so too die in pathos our sleepful ones thus momentarily revived.

Terrible and tragic. RIP W. W.

 

[luckyboy]

Still can't believe this.

 

[IdiotTriathlete]

This is just awful. I had the misfortune to see it live on Eurosport - poor man. My heart goes out to his wife and family.

Wouter Weylandts RIP.

 

[Franckiie]

Devasted! You were a nice guy Wouter! Rest in peace

 

[mr. tibbs]

What a tragedy.

Condolences to Mr. Weylandt's family and friends. I wish them only the best going forward.

 

[skippy]

R.I.P. Wouter

Saw the crash on TV after deciding not to ride back up the pass after parking the car . The descent in the car at midday was treacherous so i knew that the climb by bike .would be difficult . This is a descent from "hell" and thankfully the road was dry so that more were not injured trying to do their job.

No amount of condolences will suffice but i think it was Wouter who was pulling my leg last friday evening whilst sitting in a ream car and whenever we have met up he treated me kindly .

To his family friends and co workers i know he will be a great loss .

R.I.P. Wouter .

 

[pedaling squares]

God, what awful news. Peace and strength to his family, friends, and teammates.

 

[ericthesportsman6]

Tough day for the cycling world. RIP Wouter

 

[nvpacchi]

R.I.P Wouter Weylandt

Condolences to friends and family as they begin to cope after such a tragedy

 

[metaCYCLE]

after i saw the paramedics helicopter taking off i prayed that this kind of thread will not be opened...

rest in peace WW

 

[slim charles]

I really have nothing smart to say. I am really, really sad. Condolences to Wouter's family and friends and team mates. I am kinda new to this beautiful and dangerous sport, so I don't remember any of previous similar tragedies, but after this, my feeling is that I am not sure I want to watch it ever again. Although I probably will, after some time.

RIP Wouter

 

[Bruce_Willis_97]

To Wouter Weylandt and to all those who have paid the ultimate price to ride a bike, my heart goes out.

R.I.P.

 

[TRDean]

Very sad day. Just want to hug my wife and kids. All my thoughts and prayers are with Wouter's family and friends. He touched a lot of lives. RIP Wouter.

 

[Jeriko]

Wretched news. I watched the final few kilometres via the Gazzetta feed as rain was screwing with Sky, and thought 'these Italian commentators are an unenthusiastic bunch'. 3 hours later I find out that all along Weylandt was lying there dying. ****ing horrible, and all the more sad because of the baby he'll never get to see.

 

[goggalor]

So horrible. RIP

 

[ferryman]

RIP Wouter. Sad, sad day.

 

[mewmewmew13]

sad, sad day...horrible. puts all the minor grievances of the sport in perspective.
I feel so sad for his family.
Rest in peace WW

 

[pmcg76]

Just getting home to discover this very sad, tragic news.
R.I.P Wouter
Condolences to all his family, friends and team-mates.
The Giro is becoming a sad race for me personally.

 

[titan_90]

R.I.P Wouter

 

[Martin]

RIP Wouter!