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02-07-17 | 07:40 AM

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sarahbruce

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Originally Posted by Banzai

It really hit hard when he died. Never met him, but I was one of many who learned about cycling and bikes from his writing.

Sheldon was a good man. I really believe that.

This is exactly my experience as well.
RIP Sheldon

02-07-17 | 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MNBikeCommuter

I only met Sheldon on Usenet maybe 30 years ago when it was just rec.bicycles, (or affectionately wreck.bicycles). I'd hoped to meet him in person but alas...

alas is right. I think he was an atheist.

02-07-17 | 09:44 PM

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Does anybody remember the Sheldon Brown eagle avatar? I still see it tagged on people's username every once in awhile. I think you got it if you donated to a charity in honor of Sheldon.

I remember reading his posts and looking forward to where he would pop up again. Such a shock when we learned of his passing. Oh how I'd love to see his insight on how the world has changed since we lost him.

02-07-17 | 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Garfield Cat

alas is right. I think he was an atheist.

I think you mean Sheldon Cooper...