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YMCA	11-06-09 02:40 PM

Dimitri De Fauw dead

Died today, suicide.
Was one of the guys involved in that horrific crash that killed Isaac Galvez.
Depression seems to be the reason.
This sport is filled with so much tragedy, you'd think we were in the Gladiator days.

http://road.cc/content/news/10862-be...ommits-suicide

Flatballer

11-06-09 02:43 PM

Damn. Depression is horrible, I've been there. He was probably pre-disposed genetically, and then thinking he killed another rider put him over the edge.

RIP, and my condolences to his family.

Grumpy McTrumpy

11-06-09 02:50 PM

I think depression hits hard on cyclists when compounded with the endorphin withdrawal from being off the bike.

botto

11-06-09 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMCA (Post 9996355)

saw it, thought about posting it, but figured you'd be one of the few to care.

is it me, or is it something about the 'off season' and suicidal cyclists?

botto

11-06-09 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy (Post 9996397)

I think depression hits hard on cyclists when compounded with the endorphin withdrawal from being off the bike.

which is what i found myself thinking. thing is, de fauw had just returned from racing a 6 day.

YMCA	11-06-09 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by botto (Post 9996438)

is it me, or is it something about the 'off season' and suicidal cyclists?

Down time is horrible for many pro athletes.
Too much time to think about their selfish existence.

Better to keep busy with a heavy scehdule of racing/training/travel.

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