Monumentální závod napříč Austrálií zrušen kvůli vyšetřování smrti jezdce

Datum vydání: 21.02.2018

Pět a půl tisíce kilometrů dlouhý závod Indian Pacific Wheel Race vedoucí cyklisty napříč ​australským kontinentem se nepojede do výsledků vyšetřování tragické smrti britského jezdce Mike Halla. 

 

Riders, dot-watchers, friends and fans. As you’re probably aware, the matter of Mike Hall’s death is before the A.C.T. Coroner’s Court with an inquest likely to be held later in the year. Given this situation, and as more information about the potential outcomes of this process have become clear only very recently, it is with an extremely heavy heart that we cancel the 2018 Indian Pacific Wheel Race (IPWR) with immediate effect. That is, Dragon Face Pty Ltd will not be facilitating the riding of the IPWR in any way. The fact that this race has taken on a life of its own, strengthened the ultra-endurance cycling community and created an unparalleled interest in what is largely a very solitary pursuit is something of great pride. It’s for this same reason that this decision is not taken lightly, knowing how many people this will upset and even anger. All monies paid during the application process for the 2018 race will be refunded. Any person deciding to ride the IPWR course as their own endurance or bike touring challenge chooses to do so individually. No information to assist or facilitate such pursuits will be provided. Dragon Face Pty Ltd has no association with GPS tracking companies that riders may use while bike touring. Mike Hall was a source of inspiration to so many. The phrase ‘be more Mike’ is something many of us have clung to in the weeks and months following his untimely death. Revisit that and please channel any of the negative energy associated with the cancellation of the IPWR into something that Mike would be proud of. Live because you can. - Jesse Carlsson: Director, Dragon Face Pty Ltd Photo: @genek12 #thepeoplesrace #ipwr #bemoremike

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Úno 6, 2018 v 4:35 PST