I learned some very unfortunate news this morning right before jumping into the Austin Tri-Cyclist ride: five-time Race Across America champion Jure Robic was struck and killed by a car just a handful of miles away from his home in Slovenia. Jure was training for his next race and the only comfort is that he was doing what he loved.
My friend Erin at Outdoor magazine informed me via e-mail this morning and had contributed to a story about Jure. Erin was in my vehicle as a journalist during this year's RAAM and we both have a deep appreciation for what's required to finish this event, let alone win it five times. I had the pleasure of serving as a photojournalist for the 2010 race, but spent most of the two weeks covering those racers in the middle of the standings, so saw little of Jure after the first day, but his speed was remarkable and his focus was undeniable. 
Best wishes to all who lost an ultracycling legend today.
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