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Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: Andre Jute on September 01, 2022, 04:01:58 PM

Title: Andrew Ritchie, RIP
Post by: Andre Jute on September 01, 2022, 04:01:58 PM

Andrew Ritchie, RIP

Obituary by William Crowell posted on rec.tech.bicycles
Aug 31, 2022, 11:10:13 PM

I just learned that Andrew Ritchie, devoted cyclist, cycling historian, musician, carpenter, contractor and author of Berkeley, California, passed away about a year ago:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1237898-cycling-historian-andrew-ritchie.html

I didn't see any mention of his passing in this forum, so thought I'd mention it.

Andrew wrote two important books about cycling: the first biography of Major Taylor and "King of the Road", a history of bike racing from 1868 - 1903. I understand that he earned a Ph.D. or the equivalent in cycling-related studies.

I met Andrew at a meeting of the Grizzly Peak Cyclists back in 1978, told him I was planning to go touring in France and asked him for his advice. He invited me over to his house and very kindly suggested where I should ride, what provisions to take and where to stay.

I think he will be greatly missed.

Title: Re: Andrew Ritchie, RIP
Post by: Danneaux on September 01, 2022, 04:04:21 PM

Sad news, Andre. We're losing some of the great ones here in these last few years, and they'll surely be missed. Thanks for the notice, sad though it be.

All the best, Dan.