Lewis River Trail Claims Rudy Norris
September 8, 2009 on 2:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | 11 CommentsIt’s always tough to lose a ride partner.
Rudy as a puppy
Paul and Mel’s dog, Rudy “Ride Big or Go Home” Norris of Growlers Gulch Racing, died in a biking accident on the Lewis River Trail on Sunday, September 6th.
Rudy failed to navigate an off-camber corner at speed and plunged off a 125-foot cliff. Paul, Jeff Muldoon, and Ryan McMaster hiked down to provide assistance, but Rudy died less than a minute after they arrived.
“It was a terrible situation,” Paul said, “but the good things were that Rudy died on trail and he didn’t suffer.”
Rudy is survived by his parents, Paul and Mel Norris; a sister, Averie; a brother, Muddy; and close friend and trail buddy Trait Muldoon.
Happy trails, Rudy. We’ll miss you.
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So sad to lose such a great dog and trail buddy.
Comment by Sara — September 8, 2009 #
Man guys I am so sorry to hear that. Like you said at least he died doing something he loved if only I will be that lucky.
Comment by Vernie — September 8, 2009 #
OH NO! I feel for you in your loss. Words fail me…
Comment by red-haze — September 8, 2009 #
That is tough news to read and I’m sorry this happened guys. Best Regards.
Comment by Todd Edwards — September 8, 2009 #
Thanks for the good words. He will be missed.
Comment by Paul and Mel — September 8, 2009 #
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great dog and so dang cute.
Comment by Denise — September 9, 2009 #
I like most dogs more than I like most people and Rudy was one of those dogs. Sorry to hear it. Weyco has reopened their land so tommorrows after work ride will be one for remembering all the good dogs.
Comment by Ken P — September 9, 2009 #
I feel for you guys. I’m glad I had the pleasure to meet Rudy.
Comment by crumpster — September 9, 2009 #
Thank you everyone, he was my big stupid boy and we will all miss him.
Comment by Mel — September 9, 2009 #
That’s sad news indeed. I’m real sorry for your loss guys
Comment by Joel — September 9, 2009 #
I attempted to post earlier today but the employer’s firewall nixes it…
I’m very sorry to hear about Rudy. I know how much you all love your dogs…we do too.
Dave
Comment by dave — September 10, 2009 #