Dr Kelby Bethards of the First City Cycling Team was among first responders when Tom Teesdale collapsed due to a heart attack during RAGBRAI. Bethards, of Fort Collins, started CPR immediately after the internationally renowned frame builder collapsed but was unable to revive him.  63 year old Teesdale was later pronounced dead at Palo Alto County Hospital.

Teesdale of West Branch IA had operated TET Cycles for the past 38 years.  He had built frames for Kona, Gary Fisher, Univega, Jamis, Dean among many others. 

More on the story here: http://ragbrai.com/2014/07/22/rider-dies-on-ragbrai-monday/

 

 

Bike Sports

What to say about Whitney and Zack Allison with the Bike Sports, Gravel Graceland and FoCo Fondo brands.... The professional gravel racers have been working hard to build their empire while simultaneously lifting the entire Northern Colorado Cycling scene. Their efforts to make cycling and especially gravel riding accessible and welcoming to everyone should be embraced and replicated at events across the country. I'm continually in awe of their positive energy and entrepreneurial spirit.…

SUPPORT THE SITE!

IF YOU APPRECIATE THE HUSTLE THAT GOES INTO YGR, PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.

SUPPORT THE SITE!

IF YOU APPRECIATE THE HUSTLE THAT GOES INTO YGR, PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.

Privacy Preference Center