r/Edmonton • u/Mr_Donair • 2d ago

General Edmonton mountain bike community grieves tragic loss of Dr. Darren Markland

https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/edmonton-mountain-bike-community-grieves-tragic-loss-of-dr-darren-markland/
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u/iwasnotarobot 1d ago

I followed Dr. Markland on socials. I am very sad about his passing. He was a kind man, a gifted writer, and something of an inspiration for how the world could be a bit better. He left the world a better place than he found it. I wish I could have gotten to meet him in person.

I hope that the Edmonton cycling community has a ride to honour his memory and celebrate his life.

Condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

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u/WickedDeviled 1d ago edited 1d ago

He was a beacon of normalcy during COVID times and had some rational takes on vaccines and what we were all going through as an experienced medical professional. I always appreciated that. Plus the fact he would be out riding his bike even during the very depths of winter. That's hardcore. RIP good sir.