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General Category => Freewheeling => Racing => Topic started by: LittleWheelsandBig on 02 December, 2018, 08:30:34 pm

Title: Phil and Paul no more
Post by: LittleWheelsandBig on 02 December, 2018, 08:30:34 pm

Farewell to Paul Sherwin. He was part of the soundtrack of my youth learning to race bikes in Oz, presenting post-midnight highlights of the Tour.

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: rob on 02 December, 2018, 08:44:40 pm

He was still racing when I started watching, returning to the UK to ride for Raleigh.

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: citoyen on 02 December, 2018, 08:45:33 pm

Only 62. That’s no age.

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: Ian H on 02 December, 2018, 08:51:07 pm

Younger than me.  He was a tough rider. 

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: giropaul on 02 December, 2018, 09:45:41 pm

Not only an exceptional rider and commentator, but also a generous and genuine person. I can attest that he supported and helped other UK teams and riders trying it out on the Continent. He was quick to praise and took time for those who knew him. A sad loss.

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: Pingu on 02 December, 2018, 11:16:35 pm

Packed up his suitcase of courage for the last time  :(

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: bobb on 03 December, 2018, 12:17:54 am

I love the story of how Sherwen crashed in the first km of a mountain stage, but continued to ride despite it being obvious he was going to be way over the time limit. The Commissaires admired his courage and determination so much, they didn't eliminate him....

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: morbihan on 03 December, 2018, 02:03:51 am

very sad. I'll miss his banter with Phil L. his warmth shone through the cathode ray tube

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: Guy on 03 December, 2018, 08:09:53 am

Aged just 62. No details as yet.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/46422048 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/46422048)

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: rogerzilla on 03 December, 2018, 09:06:34 am

62!  :-\

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/dec/02/paul-sherwen-broadcaster-cyclist-dies-aged-62

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: citoyen on 03 December, 2018, 10:48:58 am

Quote from: Morbihan on 03 December, 2018, 02:03:51 am

very sad. I'll miss his banter with Phil L. his warmth shone through the cathode ray tube

I started getting interested in cycling in the 80s when C4 started showing it, and their commentary is a key part of what got me into it. You could tell they both loved the sport.

Title: Re: RIP Paul Sherwen
Post by: Scrantaj on 03 December, 2018, 11:37:06 am

Quote from: citoyen on 03 December, 2018, 10:48:58 am

Quote from: Morbihan on 03 December, 2018, 02:03:51 am

very sad. I'll miss his banter with Phil L. his warmth shone through the cathode ray tube

I started getting interested in cycling in the 80s when C4 started showing it, and their commentary is a key part of what got me into it. You could tell they both loved the sport.

This.  Evan as a novice fan you could understand what he was saying, he explained the race so clearly and with such passion you couldnt help but be drawn in by it.