Michael Warner in Memorium

So I am writing this while realing in shock, and I don't even know if it is my place to broadcast this so widely but I am also aware that Michael was an important AC member and well respected. I had the pleasure of meeting him in February and a couple times since then and am mentioned in his last status update(on the 13th of Feb). We had several indepth converstaions about topics brought up on this forum and regarding online security. He also shared some of his work stories as we work in similar fields. He has also been the centre of  a recent AC discussion as he was hit by a wallaby on the crafers bike track and broke his collarbone. 

Where this is all leading to is that Michael took his own life today. I don't know any further details but that he did request that certain cyclists be contacted and they in turn have notified many of Michael's Cycling friends. Michael rode regularly with cob webs and I met him through riding with the Heart of the Hills ride (Norton summit to Hahndorf). We (the HoH) gang will be riding in memory of Michael this Sunday 8am from Norton Summit and will be wearing black arm bands to commemorate his life.

This brings home to me the seriousness of Robert's frank discussion here which I had been mulling over before I planned to reply. Now I don't know what to say to Robert, but keep reaching out to people.

Sadly for Michael it is too late and for that I am immensley sad.

 

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Permalink Reply by Clive Palfrey on March 17, 2011 at 20:01

I could be up for a morning ride on Monday if you don't mind something a little more sedate to your usual sound breaking charge. Could even be a good chance for Bec to ride Stuart O'Grady bikeway.

 

Permalink Reply by REIDY on March 17, 2011 at 18:55
All, very sad hear of this news, I am fairly new in the AC family but have already felt the close bond in the short time I have been contributing to the forum. I am not going to take away the highlight of this post as it is memory of Michael but I would just like to say that I suffer from PTSD from my deployments to the middle east and other places and knows what it feels like to be alone, but have been working thru this with support I never knew I had so please don't ever feel your alone because your not, there are so many support channels out in the community such as the Adelaide Cyclists.

Now I am going to try and make this ride Sunday morning, it will be my first ever group ride and think it is fitting I start it this way, is there going to be an event created for timings etc?

Anyway Michael I never knew you personally but ride in peace, Lest We Forget!
Permalink Reply by Clive Palfrey on March 17, 2011 at 19:45

Such a shock to log on after a day at work and read Sarah's post. I did meet Michael just once when I was looking to buy some MTB pedals and he sold me a good pair no longer in use at a good price. At the time he gave me a lot of sound advice. A real shock to learn that he suffered from depression. Over the weekend I met 2 riders who mentioned that they rode to beat depression and I know of others that do the same.

I hope everybody gets out on their bikes at the first opportunity and clear out those cobwebs, storm clouds etc. Unfortunately I shall be working all weekend and unable to join any of the memorial rides.

 

Permalink Reply by heather on March 17, 2011 at 19:58
Clive, see my earlier post. An AC member may be injured, and prevented from cycling with the 'feel good chemicals' released and the social benefits. Michael was also unable to read the AC posts, unlike Jim who realised there was support out there. Could AC realise how important cycling can be, especially for injured members. Provide a network when needed.
Permalink Reply by VOD on March 17, 2011 at 20:08
Thank-you Jim, though nothing will bring him back, I hope they can find some solace in the numbers of people affected by his passing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this process easier for them.
Permalink Reply by heather on March 17, 2011 at 20:14
Jim, do you know if Michael was a member of Bicycle SA and its subset of young cyclists Yahoos in the 1980s?
Permalink Reply by Maria Szczerba on March 17, 2011 at 20:05

Hi Mark and all adelaide cyclists,

Sorry to hear about Michael Warner, will be there for the ride and also for the Christchurch and to remember New Zealand also.

Will also be there for the Ride N Stride on the 27th March also and other rides that come up that i will do.

 

Thankyou Mark.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jonathon G on March 17, 2011 at 20:19

I have shared a short footage of Michael (at least I think it is him - he was always in front pushing the pace and I can't confirm for sure - let me know if you disagree).

 

It is coming up into Belair last winter after having come down Upper Sturt Road.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2eeBMJ7MCk

 

Permalink Reply by VOD on March 17, 2011 at 20:25
it certainly looks like him to me :) I only ever saw him from behind except at the cafe :)lol
Permalink Reply by Mark Ellul on March 17, 2011 at 20:31

My sincere condolonces to Michael's family and all his friends here on AC. I never met him personally, but valued his contribution to this site. For those who are suffering and still here with us, please, talk to some body. There is always people out there willing to listen and reach out and help you. It is never too late.

 

RIP Michael......may you cycle through those pearly gates and onto greener pastures.

Permalink Reply by Dean Malden on March 17, 2011 at 20:34

Wow , logging onto AC, and seeing such sad news. I'm shocked, as i dont think i have met Michael Warner, but after seeing his name pop up often, i feel like i know him.

As only a few week back, reading that Michael has been cleaned up by a Roo was a shock.

I'm not great with words or expressing myself and also suffer from Depression. My heart goes out to his Family and Friends And those of the AC who rode with him or communicated with him regularly.

 

RIP

i too hope to make sunday

Permalink Reply by Tarquin FintimLintin Bustop on March 17, 2011 at 21:03

I'm deeply saddened by this news.  It brings so many things to mind, but the words here are very touching. I'm constantly reminded that cycling has help me to stay fit - both physically and mentally. 

 

RIP Michael

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