Well, the Ottawa guys said they would take care of us actually. I wasn't sure if they had space still when I posted that. However, last night at polo I went down and sliced my knee open, cut some muscle and an artery. I'm off the bike for probably three weeks which puts me right at the front door of the tournament. I'm not sure if I am going to play now. I'll have to see how I am feeling. If we still send up a team, don't get them too drunk.

And about being shot, I have lived in Philly on and off for four years collectively. DC is nothing.

well the ****ty week keeps getting ****tier... Ryan just called me and said he got hit by a car and went down pretty hard up at College and Elizabeth. Old lady in a mini van turning left as the light turned yellow. Corner of her car clipped him and pushed him up and off his bike across into the sidewalk. He's at the hospital getting his wrist checked out right now.

Bad karma out there now... so keep your eyes open and be extra safe folks...

WTF.... *shakes head* HEY..for the spoke card...image in naked lofox helmet or the drawn on one of the dinosaur?
The drawing was done by another BF'r but it's just soooo Shizzy. I have his Cyclops for the back.

drawn dinosaur, hands down.

I'm just going to put this out there, as the "bike without a rider" thing irks me.

What if we talked to Charlie's parents about donating his KHS to the FCV? I know the FCV crew use a lot of those bikes there and it seems like it something Charlie would enjoy/approve of. I think it's set up as a commuter right now but we could strip it down and turn in back into a straight-up track bike.

*shrugs* ... maybe something to bring up w/ his family at a later time.

I'd like to see his beloved Cyclops hung from the rafters of ForestHill Velodrome...did he ever get to ride it there?

Not sure ... definitely get it in perfect condition and have it somewhere safe. Maybe take it out once a year and wind it up for Charlie.

FFS ... the random tearing up has to end soon, please.

We could see if they could be donated once things have settled down. I'd chip in to get a memorial logo painted on, "in memory of..."

Yeah, Mike I hear you...

I'm pretty sure Charlie was on the Cyclops the last time we were there.. when Dan drove us out.

James posted some pictures from that day... bet we could find them if we dug backwards into the forum...

I don't think James was with us when I was there with Dan/Charlie.. I can't remember for certain, but I think it was just the 3 of us. That's not to say Charlie wasn't there with James at some point..

-this was posted by his bro on the doublecross blog.

Thoby Prinsep said...
*IMPORTANT* IMPORTANT* IMPORTANT*

We are devastated to tell all Charlie’s friends and biking companions that on Saturday 4th August 2007, outside Brooks, Alberta., my brother Charles was hit from behind by a vehicle that as far as we know swerved onto the hard shoulder. Charlie died instantly. Investigations and the accident reconstruction are ongoing and will be made known shortly by the RCMP.

Charlie had completed his southerly ride from Vancouver to San Diego and then started his second leg from Vancouver to Toronto, a ride of many thousands of kilometers.

Charlie equipped himself to work towards a greener planet and after completing his studies his plans were to continue his studies in France and later in Urban Planning at the Sorbonne and to dedicate his significant talents to a better world.

He would never waver from what he believed in and would always fight for his ideals, never passive when he expressed his thoughts and always intuitive. He fought always for these beliefs and spurred on his friends, and in fact everybody, to follow suit, never without enthusiasm, honesty and above all, passion.

Please please share your stories about your time on line or else where with this wonderful, enthusiastic and adventurous to manifest the joy that he brought to all who knew and rode with him. This can be done in the comment section here.

The funeral is to be held at St Paul’s Church, Bloor St. E. at Church St. at 2pm Tuesday August 14th.

The grief we share is the price we must all pay for the deep love we had for Charlie. His memory will endure.

His mother Caroline, father Val and his brother Thoby.

August 10, 2007 5:55 AM

Trailers rule, no sweaty back!

Thanks for the info Sham, I'll be there for sure. My computer is still fried, so If anything changes re: Sunday, Jer or Wes, could you call me to let me know, otherwise I'l see you all around 10:30.

I hear you Mike.

Just when you wanted to laugh...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc

I've designed/printed cards 3x5 (20) ...I'll cut them up tonight/tomorrow


I think Keith has volunteered to lam them. I don't know if he has laminate or not.

Who's attending funeral? pm me pls

im going...wow that looks hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype!

nice job!

nice job on the card. and that video was terrific as well Jammer.

this just in from the nice gent on Shizzy's blog.

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Thank you Andrew for your message. Charlie will have his funeral at St Pauls Church in Toronto on Tuesday next at 1400. Not much to know about the details of the accident. Several have alluded to an incapacitated driver but there is no solid news of that to my knowledge. Would appreciate knowing the truth in any case.

I am a long time colleague of Charlie's dad and watched Charlie grow up. Val and Caroling (parents) and my wife / myself were set for a nice holiday in the east of France. We were there when the news came in. Never had I seen anyone so unconsolable. A parent should never have to bury a child.

I would expect that the obit and news detailing the funeral arrangements are in the Toronto paper today but I will forward what I have to you in the morning.

My very best regards and appreciation for your contact.

Ted Tabor
Paris, France

Being a parent I can say that burying a child would be a living nightmare. I haven't done it but just the thought turns me to jello. I HAVE designed angrily around the thought he was hit by a drunk. If this turns out not to be the case..... cards will be reprinted at a late date.

I'll be at Charlie's funeral too. Good job on the cards, Andrew.

I'll be there as well.

Two things. Andrew save me one of the cards for when I get back. They look great!

And yes Charlie got to ride his Cyclops at the track. I was there and James was too taking pics. Offhoff was there too.

Cards are trimmed/folded and awaiting lamination.... one will be waiting for you. I'm glad he got to ride it at the track.

are these spokecards going to be at cavern?

also, got this comment on the blog:

Thank you Canice. If anyone is still awake please send me a pm.

i plan on attending the funeral - save a spoke card for me if you will. great job on the graphics BTW.