I just received word that a friend and co-worker of mine was killed last night while finishing up a road ride. From what I heard he was struck by an SUV within a mile from his home. I did not hear many details. He was around my age (32), had just moved to the area with his wife and 2 young children.

He was a very accomplished road and mountain bike rider who spent many years racing. I always told myself that this kind of stuff happens to careless riders....now I know it happens to the best.

This happened in Portland. He just moved up there to work in our Portland facility. I only know what was coveyed to me from another co-worker. He got his information 3rd hand originating from my friend's wife.

Please if you are from the Portland area and know anything about what happened, or can find information from local sources then PLEASE post it here.

This has hit me very hard and I am going to find it very difficult to continue riding.