Ride and rememberance of a fallen cyclist (Colin Bateman)

[Keith A]

I don't know how many of you saw that one of our forum members (dsb) recently lost his brother when he was killed riding his bike here in Brevard County, FL. We are having a ride and fundraiser for the family on 19 August in Merritt Island.

You can see the details about the ride here...
http://www.facebook.com/events/272257972882969/

Here's some information about the accident...
http://www.everybicyclistcounts.org/site/detail/colin_p_bateman

And here's some info about the family's goals...
http://spacecoastmultisport.com/news/2012/8/4/ghostly-reminder.html

I never had the pleasure of meeting Colin, but from all I have read, he sounds like a super guy and who was great contributor to his community. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[J.Greene]

I'm considering this ride. I've ridden that area from Oviedo many times and a little awareness might go a long way.

[mbakes]

I would have love to participated in this ride but that is at the end of my vacation. I would like to donate. Is there any way to do that without participating in the ride?

[Keith A]

I would have love to participated in this ride but that is at the end of my vacation. I would like to donate. Is there any way to do that without participating in the ride?Let me find out and get back with you.

[mbakes]

Thanks! We just lost two cyclists who were hit by a car in Cooper City yesterday by a guy fleeing a crime spree. The incident was in an area that I ride from time to time.

[Keith A]

I saw that too...very sad.

[Keith A]

Here is the donation information...

If you are unable to attend but wish to make a donation checks can be made out to Space Coast Freewheelers--if they need to mail, please send to SCFW, P.O. Box 320622, Cocoa Beach, FL 32932-0622

[Keith A]

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend this event due to another commitment, but it seems like there was a great turnout for Colin's ride. Here's the FB event page with comments about the ride...
http://www.facebook.com/events/272257972882969