Silent Start to Thursday Night Intervals

Wake services are tough.  They are a whole lot tougher when they guy in the wake is a 28 year old friend who died tragically.  Thursday afternoon was a parade of cycling and triathlon folks mixed with family.  The family was thankful for the support of their customers, employees, bike companies, suppliers and competition.  

Thursday night intervals had a different tone.  Those of us who have been with Village for a long time took control of the group last night before the ride.  We chose to honor Jason and his family by observing a cycling tradition of the silent lap.

We rode out to the shop as one group to the interval grounds.  Once there we formed a large group of 85 riders and for two laps nobody said a word.  It was a peaceful ride.  All you could hear was the buzz of various groupos.  Many of the folks went on to say it was very therapeutic.

A fitting salute to a fallen soul.

Tonight's Village CycleSport Thursday Intervals

A lot of guys will be at the wake service from 3:30 until 5 or 5:15 pm today.  

In honor of Jason and Tour de France tradition, we will assemble at 6 pm in front of the store.  Anyone wishing to say a few words will be allowed to do so and then ride the first two laps slowly and together as one group before we start intervals tonight.

Today Will be a Tough Day

Jason M. Eberhardt:

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home, 450 W. Lake St. (¾ mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Road), Roselle. . He was the loving son of Joseph and Laurie; dear brother of Bobby and Joe (Melissa) Eberhardt; dear grandson of Shirley Eberhardt; loving boyfriend of Christine Gaza; and loving uncle of Alyson and Abigail Eberhardt. 

For information, 630-889-1700.