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Old 12-02-2018, 02:41 PM
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R.I.P.Paul Sherwen
There are multiple twitter feeds reporting the death of Paul Sherwen, who in broadcasting partnership with Phil Liggett brought cycle racing to the masses in the U.S.

Regardless of opinions of their competency in the later years, they helped bicycle racing become popular, particularly the Grand Tours and helped spur road cycling a a large way.
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Old 12-02-2018, 02:42 PM
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Oh wow, I don't have twitter, etc. but this is very sad to read.
Wasn't he still quite young?
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Old 12-02-2018, 02:47 PM
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Damn, hope this isn't true. I enjoyed his commentary.
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Old 12-02-2018, 02:49 PM
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Why is there no other information about this online?
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Old 12-02-2018, 02:52 PM
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62 years old.

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Old 12-02-2018, 02:55 PM
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I see more reports now, including a heartbreaking note and photos from his daughter. Also, Team Dimension Data just published their condolences, so I am assuming the news is true, sadly. His humor and enthusiasm were wonderful.
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Old 12-02-2018, 02:56 PM
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Why is there no other information about this online?
This is among many twitter feeds I’ve seen regarding his passing. I don’t subscribe to twitter but apparently Paul’s death is so recent, twitter is right now the only source.

British Cycle Sport is reporting it now.
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aww man, that stinks.

I dont follow a whole lot of pro cycling, and as far as my experience goes those two are THE voice of pro cycling.

very upsetting. rest in peace Paul.
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Old 12-02-2018, 03:02 PM
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Old 12-02-2018, 03:07 PM
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So sad....
I have a picture taken of he and I on my refrigerator. The pic was taken in Ottrott, France at the hotel we were staying at when I went over the the Serotta crew to enjoy the TDF. What a character! He told some really great stories and was just a pleasure to have with our group.
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Old 12-02-2018, 03:09 PM
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Saddened by this news, R.I.P. Paul


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Old 12-02-2018, 03:12 PM
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Man this sucks. I know many on here didn't care for Paul and Phil but I loved listening to them. Will be weird tuning in to the grand tours without Paul commenting. RIP
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Old 12-02-2018, 03:16 PM
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Watching the Tour won’t be the same. Paul and Bob Roll had a nice vibe on some of the non-Tour races.
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Old 12-02-2018, 03:21 PM
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Always enjoyed listening to them.

Phil without Paul just won’t seem right.

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