From Paul Mayfield

First of all, an explanation.
I spoke with Ricks brother, Jeff Walters this morning.

Rick was riding his new titanium road bike at speed and something
caused a horrible accident.
It might have been a rock, a high-speed wobble, nobody knows.
Rick suffered severe head trauma and was airlifted to hospital.
At 4:05 am this morning he was taken off life support.

The accident took place near Hope Valley, a beautiful place.