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Two cyclists killed on a training ride in Santa Clara County. Sheriff's deputy has taken responsibility.

Article here: http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8543567

There is a memorial ride this saturday that will go to the crash site, which is Steven's Creek Canyon road. I used to ride there back in the day - it's a relatively wide road with a big shoulder. http://rememberingmatt.blogspot.com/

One of the riders was a candidate for the US olympic team.

I posted this on the message board:
"To Matt's family and friends:
I never knew Matt - I've only come to know of his life and his cycling skills from the articles.

I am in awe of his talent and from the pictures I can see a person who I would have loved to know and ride with....

While we as cyclists need to celebrate Matt's life it is inescapable that the way in which Matt passed away will call attention to the issue of cycling safety. It could have been any one of us up there instead of him. I am so deeply saddened that it had to be anyone - especially such a bright light as Matt. We can only hope that incidents such as this will shine a light on an issue that is so near and dear to all of us in the cycling community.

I wish I could be at the memorial ride. I and the entire cycling community will be there in spirit.

Peace to you in your time of grief.

daveyd
www.cyclefolsom.com"