The Synergy Racing Team remember their teammate.
Yesterday I took part in a memorial ride from the Cadence Coffee in Bowness to BK's house in Inglewood. Well over one hundred riders from a multitude of teams and cycling backgrounds took over an entire lane of Memorial Dr to honor one of the local cycling communities strongest personalities. Along the entire route local media covered the event and Calgary's citizens showed their support by waving and honking. It was an incredible sight to see so many turn out to remember BK. This event succeeded in showing the true spirit of the tight knit Calgary cycling community in remembering an individual who was a friend to all and gave so much to the growth and prosperity of the sport in this corner of Alberta. Upon arriving at BK's house a moment of silence was held in his honor and brief stories of happy BK memories by some of his closest friends were shared. Several members of his immediate family were present at the event and expressed great appreciation for the efforts of the cycling community in this difficult time.
Prior to the commencement of the ride all of the riders signed a Tour de France "King of the Mountains" to be given to the family as a lasting token of appreciation for what BK has done in many of our lives.
This evening I will be attending a wake in BK's honour. It is time to celebrate the incredible memories BK has left us with.
Over one hundred riders turned up at Cadence to show their support.
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