R.I.P. Nicky Hayden

[shutterguy]

I don't know how many of us on The Coli follow motorcycle road racing, that industry lost a legend today. Nicky Hayden was 35 when his life was cut short from being hit by a car while out bicycling a few days ago, he gave up the fight today. Tragic lost as he was a very accomplished racer along with plenty of podiums and World Champion titles. He road for Ducati and Honda race teams.

I've been in to it since 2000, have followed, attended, and photographed the sport ever since.



Former superbike world champ Nicky Hayden, 35, tragically dies five days after fatal cycling crash in Italy

FORMER Superbike champ Nicky Hayden has died five days after being knocked off his bike in a horrific cycling crash.

The American ex-MotoGP winner lost his battle today after being hit by a car during a training exercise in Italy last week.



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Nicky Hayden was in an induced coma since his fatal cycling crash last week
Hayden, 35, was placed in an induced coma after the collision along the Rimini coast on Wednesday.

Hospital officials confirmed on Monday that the popular motorbike star, from Owensboro in Kentucky, died from his severe head and chest injuries.

Hayden, who was known as the “Kentucky Kid”, had been in Italy following a race at nearby Imola.

 

[Doin2Much Williams]

I'm 35 as well and feel like there's still so much more to do, see, feel.... experience.


Perhaps he did a lot in his life and this is god's way of saying, "You fulfilled errthang, lived your dream. Time to come back to us."



They say each human life is allotted x amount of heartbeats during the duration of their stay here on Earfs.


Once you deplete them beats... it's your time to go.


His just so happened to have expired today.



Rest in Pleasantville.



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[ThiefyPoo]

Damm RIP .

 

[FSP]

RIP. You're the dude who photographs A list celebs and stuff right?

 

[shutterguy]

RIP. You're the dude who photographs A list celebs and stuff right?

Not me, I do racing events, landscape, and portraits.

 

[Geek Nasty]

I used to watch MotoGP. I couldn't believe it when I saw the news. He was a real personable guy too.