Alaskan Has Died

[Watana Bob]

Very sad news, may you rest in peace Alaskan. Although I am a new member i have been visiting this site and reading posts for a couple of years. As a lifelong Alaskan myself I was drawn to Alaskan’s posts and comments originally because of his site name, but the more I read the more I realized the depth of knowledge and insight he possessed on the subject of e-bikes. I will forever be grateful for his shared experiences as I began my search for an e-bike.
I raise a toast to Alaskan, a friend that I never met.

 

[Kayakguy]

This is very sad news. Though he and I resided in the same town (Bellingham), our paths never crossed. I was especially awed by the fact he rode up to the top of Mt Baker, twice, I believe.

 

[DaveMatthews]

Aw crap...
I knew something was wrong but didn't want to know...
RIP Richard, you are one of the best.
@Alaskan ride on...

 

[Art Deco]

No local availability of e-bike I want - what to do?

My nearby LBS is a dealer for a particular brand of bike/e-bike but doesn't have any in-stock, nor does the manufacturer. However, a web search reveals a distant bike shop (halfway across the US) does have the size/model I am interested in. Is it possible to order from the distant bike shop...

electricbikereview.com

Read Richard's reply.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

Great guy!
Truly passionate about whatever he did and that was his approach to E-bikes as well.
You will be missed.

 

[DiggyGun]

RIP and Respect Sir. GBNF

DG…

 

[Mike TowpathTraveler]

Stefan, thank you for posting this. Respect. Nothing but respect for Richard in how he carried himself on our little forum here. Respect for the life he built for his family. Respect for his demeanor on this forum, quick to lend a hand to anyone asking for help. Respect for how he lived his life, first with a heart attack out at sea on his boat and especially how he fought his battle against that scourge, Cancer. He is the friend, as so, so many of you here, that I never got to meet. Rest easy, friend. We'll take the ebike watch from here. God bless you and your family. And thank you.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I found the perfect place for him to rest this is a big time biking route through a nice cemetery.

 

[Captain Slow]

I'm very sad to hear. R.I.P. Richard