Waiting for the full details to come out of the investigation. One of my local riding buddies, I was riding MTBs with him and other riders involved on the Fourth. Today Kurt lost his life in what may have been a failed component on his road bike or a simple case of high-speed error. Knowing Kurt's solid bike handling skills and. Familiarity with the road I doubt he just rode straight through the turn and went headlong into a wall.. Two other good buddies were with him when it happened..one was right by his side going into the turn when it happened.. Silverado Canyon Road in OC..I was considering the ride but went with another Saturday group ride instead..as it was I came through the connecting main road, Santiago Canyon, with my neighbor when we saw an ambulance coming out from the Silverado direction about the time we later learned Kurt was going to the ER.. Apparently he was somewhat alert but with massive internal head injuries. Helmet did its best but the impact blew it to pieces. Fortunately Kurt passed fairly quickly in the hospital. His wife was able to get there in time to be by his side. I will share more details as they become available. This one really hurts! JP