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Sad news for Australian MTB community
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Rider dies at Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race
An Australian mountain bike journalist has died while taking part in the Absa Cape Epic stage race in South Africa.
James Williamson, 26, editor of Enduro magazine, was taken to hospital this morning after his riding partner, Shaun Lewis, could not rouse him....
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that's really sad news.
26 is way, way too young.
We were only discussing magazines the other day - Enduro has been my favourite since I discovered it a year ago.
That's unbelievable, he was an absolute top rider and so young. Tragic news.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Absolutely heartbreaking
This is a huge loss to the mountain biking community. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
I just checked his blog, his last update must have been one of the last things he did.. dreadfully sad.
http://jameswilliamson.com.au
I was thinking, this is not the James Williamson 'willo'
Who's face I see in the mags
And see pushing it to the limit on epic enduro events
There is no upside to this
But at least he died doing what he loved and devoted his life to
Thoughts definitely with those that were close to him that he left behind. 26, wow, how very, very sad, makes you realise how much you need to enjoy what you have whilst you have it.
So strange that there were no symptoms reported beforehand....Will be interesting to know the COD.
Met him a few times hanging about at races. Bloody top kida nd awesome rider. being passed on single track by willo was a pleasure
Still coming to grips with this.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/williamsons-deat...
Willo was a phenomenal rider fantastic kid and all round top bloke