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What was supposed to be a fun day of racing, turned tragic during the Men’s cat 1/2 race (photo to the right is the first lap).

BikeCafe posted some specifics :

Seattle, Washington - Sunday April 9th was a very sad day for the Seattle cycling community as Brad Lewis passed away while racing the Boat Street Criterium Category 1/2 race. Early reports indicate Brad suffered a cardiac arrest in the race causing him to pass out and crash.

Brad was well know in the cycling community, riding for the Recycled Cycles Racing Team.

A memorial vigil will be held at Recycled Cycles Monday April 10 at 7pm

Location
1007 N.E. Boat Street
Seattle, WA 98115

My thoughts are with those who are affected by this loss.

update: (thanks to BikeCafe.net )

Join the Recycled Cycles Racing Team this Sunday as they cruise down to Seward Park to celebrate his life.

The ride will leave at 10 am from Recycled Cycles at 1007 N.E. Boat Street; Seattle, WA.

Donations are encouraged and will be collected in front of the shop before the start of the ride. All donations will go directly into the memorial fund that is being set up at the shop to help Brad’s family.

A memorial for Brad Lewis will take place on Monday April 17th at 1pm. Below are the details for the location.

Monday, April 17
1 PM
Mount BakerPresbyterian Church
3201 Hunter Blvd S,
Seattle, WA 98144

A memorial fund has been set up by Recycled Cycles to help out Brad’s wife, Emily, and Brad’s family during this difficult time. Anyone wishing to contribute to this fund can send a check made out to “Recycled Cycles - Brad Lewis Memorial Fund” to the shop:

Recycled Cycles
c/o Brad Lewis Memorial Fund
1007 NE Boat Street
Seattle, WA 98105

If you would like to wire money to the account, please contact Scott Martini at Recycled Cycles (206-547-4491 or toll free 877-298-4683).