This is a minute after I got back on my bike. The perfect song for the moment. 
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Sir Evan
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this day.
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Sir Evan, God bless you and your family. Your dad suffered well and left you a great legacy. I’m sorry for your loss.
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So sorry to read this Sir Evan. Thoughts with you 
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What sad news, Sir Evan. My heartfelt condolences.
You have done an incredible job defending Sir Dan and others. Now is the time to take care of yourself and your family.
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Please! That is 100% not possible.
There’s a good number of us who will be riding Defender on Tuesday for you, your dad, Sir Dan and others. It’s highly unlikely we’d be doing that (speaking for myself) had it not been for you.
Sorry to hear of your loss Sir. Take ALL the time you need to regroup.
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My heart goes out to you and yours.
Your posts this month have been inspiring me. I”d already changed my Tuesday workout to Defender. Thank you for taking the time today to share your loss and your story.
Please know that no matter how your plans change as you get through this week , you can count on us to continue riding for Sir Dan… and your dad and for you.
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OH NO! 
So very sorry for your loss, team captain. You do what you have to do. We’ll pick up the rest of the month.
#forDanandDad
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So sorry to hear about your loss. There is a Jewish prayer - As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now are a part of us; as we remember them.
As far as letting us down, that would be impossible. Your dedication to Sir Dan and the whole cycling community is and will always be legendary.
Sending our love and prayers.
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Just cleared my calendar. Today - Defender, tomorrow - Defender, Monday - Defender, Tuesday - Defender + Angels. We’ve got you Sir. Do what you need to do for yourself and your family.
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On it.
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I am so sorry to hear this Sir @emacdoug.
Thank you for all you do for our community here.
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Defender for Sir Dan #30 - Day 25
After many hours and tears with the family I’ve just ridden a second but dialed down Defender to help clear my head. I’ve had time to talk to my mom and my wife get things in order and make all my plans.
I will still be here to ride on Monday and Tuesday in our final tribute ride to Sir Dan and to others that have lost their lives on the road.
Thank you so much for all of you that have pledged to ride Defender (and Angels after if you can ) with me at any intensity that you feel brings them honour.
It will now have so much more meaning to me as I ride with a heavier heart due to today’s awful crash in AZ and the passing of my father who plays so much of a part of me being a Sufferlandrian and a Knight of Sufferlandria.
Thank you for all the well-wishes and your amazing support. We look forward to the day when non-GvA approved suffering will be no more. May the Lord bless you all and your loved ones.
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Oh FFS!
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Defender done. After totally burning up my legs yesterday doing Tour de Suisse Women 3, including the middle ‘easy section’ at 160%, all I could muster was 90% on the first two and 95% on the last two defenses.
The next three days are Defender, Defender and Defender + Angels. I will try to up the intensity tomorrow.
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My heartfelt condolences.
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My thoughts and prayers for you and your family Sir @emacdoug
No other option than to ride Defender this morning and will do the same tomorrow and Tuesday. Trying to work out how to squeeze Angels in on Tuesday too without getting up at 3:30.
After ISLTA yesterday and leg training just before defending I was surprised to make it through at 100%
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Oh man, that’s sad news. From your previous posts I know how close you were and how much of a legend your old man was. I always love seeing the photo of you both inthe 7-Eleven jerseys.
You have my deepest condolensces, thoughts of you and the whole famliy.
As for the Defender challenge, I am sure that everyone here will agree that you’re already smashed way past the fences, you crazy, crazy soul you.
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¡Les domestiques vont à l’avant de l’équipe!
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