Now some know I'm not his biggest fan when he has the mike. He tends to be overly repeatative, always is going on about some insider stuff to make you realize how many people he knows, and he rarely gives you the run down from leader to say any given place. A racer could finish second, or third and Richard might never ever call their name. That said, he is an enthusiastic bright spot at times. Not the most popular guy be we all know him.
I ran into Darcy at jamestown. Yes THE Darcy (some called her digger head darcy for the propensity to crash and land on her head enough to have a neurologist tell her "NO MORE BIKES").
She told me something that floored me.
Richard had a stroke friday. He wasn't calling the race on saturday, but he was there in full Richard Fries style on sunday. I had no clue. I was floored when I heard it. Darcy said he is fine and everything is okay but it is still a scary moment to hear something like that.
-G
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The other guy announced it REALLY early on Saturday and I just barely caught it. He made a couple of veiled references to it when calling out the hospital that was sponsoring the race on Sunday. I got a chance to wish him well Sunday and it was good to see him.
You can nitpick his announcing style, but there's no question he's PRO as hell about it, and it really adds something to the event.
Absolutely Colin, True, he is PRO about it and he has a passion for the sport. Undeniable.
Yeah, I heard about it on Sat. morning from Steve Fro at Velonews. He even posted a quick story about it on the online version.
Richard, if you read this, don't eff around with your health any more. We all want you around a long, long time, doing just what you do. Dump the vices. It ain't so hard. Think "big picture" my friend.
Get well. Stay well.
BT
Glad to hear Frothingham got the scoop.
I for one enjoy his style. He is PRO. He calls it like he sees it. Chris Zigmont did a heck of a job as well. They both make G'Star more enjoybale then say Amesbury where you race in silence..now that said any race is a good day.
Here's one for Rich. He is A +++ in my tintey book of admirations.
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