Burry Stander 44

--> South African cycling lost its greatest ever cross-country rider on Thursday. Burry Stander, one of the world's leading competitors in the discipline, was killed while training after a collision with a minibus taxi. Read more: http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/cycling-stander-040113.htm#.UOfxGOSE0ro#ixzz2H5kgEfuu Stander was part of Specialized Racing's powerful team, and with Olympic champion Jaroslav Kulhavy gave the outfit a fantastic 1-2 punch. Specialized's director of sports marketing,
David Hyam, wrote a letter about the passing of the South African star:

"Dear All, "It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to our friend and cycling legend Burry, who was tragically snatched away in the prime of his life while training in his home town of Kwazulu-Natal this afternoon. 'Humility and prowess' "We have lost not only a friend, colleague and team-mate, but a true sportsman. He will long be remembered for his humility, his prowess and the gentle manner in which he conducted his life! "Our heartfelt sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Cherise, his parents, family and all who were privileged to know this gentle giant. "Life is short, life is sweet but his legend will live on forever… "Sincere condolences to all. "David Hyam and the Specialized S-Racing Team" Read more: http://www.southafrica.info/news/sport/cycling-stander-040113.htm#.UOfxGOSE0ro#ixzz2H5k9j24U