Sad News About Metin Uz

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Jenny Oh

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May 20, 2022, 12:40:28 PM5/20/22
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Hi Friends,

A dear randonneur texted me today to let me know that Metin Uz was hit by a car in Virginia during a brevet. I don't have many details other than he has passed away. 

 He was such a loving, positive person and was always a joy to ride with. (That's him on the right in the below photo.) He will be greatly missed. 

Be safe out there, everyone. 

With love and sadness,
Jenny

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C. Duque

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May 20, 2022, 12:59:54 PM5/20/22
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That is devastating news. Metin was a great person and rider. We spent many miles riding together. I will miss him very much.

I'm very sad.
Carlos

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Ian Kizu-Blair

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May 20, 2022, 1:08:00 PM5/20/22
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That's awful news. Jenny, thank you for letting us know. Metin was a wonderful riding companion and kind person, his absence will be felt by all of us.


Ian Kizu-Blair
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Tara Flanagan

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May 20, 2022, 1:09:38 PM5/20/22
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Shocking. Devastating. 

~Tara Flanagan
RUSA #11626

Toshi Takeuchi

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May 20, 2022, 1:19:47 PM5/20/22
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A wonderful person.  He will be sorely missed.

Toshi (#7220)

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Asher Beal

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May 20, 2022, 1:28:49 PM5/20/22
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Terrible news, we only rode together once, but I was definitely looking forward to continue our conversation. He seemed like a very gentle and genuine person. My heart goes out to those who knew him better... 

Æsh Beal 
RUSA #15087

Manoucher Brahman

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May 20, 2022, 4:16:30 PM5/20/22
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This is a terrible and shocking news. I have many fond memories of him on and off the bike. He touched many lives with his fine calm personality. 
I gave him a ride after he had finished successfully  Shasta 1000. While I was driving him to his home at 3 am he told me “ I am sorry, Mannie.”  I had DNF’ed the ride and I felt disappointed. 
He reminded me by saying DNF was part of everyone’s journey.  Thank you, Metin. 
RIP Metin
We love you. 
Mannie 


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Massimiliano Poletto

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May 21, 2022, 9:36:53 AM5/21/22
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Oh my God. This is devastating. No words.

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