A Bad Week for Retired Pro Triathletes

First, Dave Scott was struck by a car while cycling less than a mile from here. The driver, who was ticketed, made an illegal U-turn in front of "The Man" as he was coming down a hill, causing the collision. Dave ended up with a broken finger and wrist, and either a broken or dislocated shoulder, depending on reports. Get well soon, Dave!

Then, Steve Larsen, the road/mountain/cross cycling icon who also made a big splash in the big race on the Big Island when he "dabbled" in the sport of triathlon, died suddenly and unexpectedly during a track workout. The initial reports pointed to a heart attack but the autopsy made a virus the primary suspect. Steve, I hope wherever you are there are miles and miles of great riding.

They say bad things happen in threes. I hope we don't hear about a shark attack on another former pro in the next few days.