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Cycling ambassador Terry McGinnis dies

Anonymous | 9:08 p.m. Oct. 24, 2009

RIP TMac. We love you and will miss you.

Ride

Jana | 9:54 p.m. Oct. 24, 2009

I worked with Terry as a volunteer for the Tour of Utah and was completely impressed with his ability to lead calmly and distinctly during a complex and often stressful event. He was a wonderful and kind hearted man who influenced not only the world of cycling events but the individual rider.

Anonymous | 10:34 p.m. Oct. 24, 2009

rip. thanks for bringing t of u

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Page McGinnis | 10:58 p.m. Oct. 24, 2009

My brother was my hero, thanks for all the kind words. It's amazing how many lives he touched!

Nicholas Brady McGinnis | 1:05 a.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Thank you for everything you all have said. My father was a remarkable man. He was the strongest, brightest, most dedicated and inspirational man I've ever seen. He not only my father but, my mentor and hero.

D. Moore | 1:27 a.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Like many, I was fortunate enough to get to know Terry way back when in his Motocross days. Over the years we would cross paths every now and then at cycling events or trade shows. I always enjoyed bumping into Terry. His wonderful sense of humor was only surpassed by his unique ability to put you at ease and make you feel like a long lost friend.

Along with the entire cycling community, I mourn his passing. I hope the organizers of the Tour of Utah can find some way to forever tie Terry and his legacy to this event that meant so much to him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Terry's family. He will be truly missed!

John Fostrer | 6:33 a.m. Oct. 25, 2009

This is such sad news. Over many years of bike races, Terry was one of those kind, decent people who made the entire experience very rewarding and fun. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and my condolences to all my friends in the Utah cycling community.

John Foster
Boise, Idaho

Anonymous | 8:55 a.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Thanks Terry for dedicating your time to bringing the T of U back to life. Its a giant legacy to leave and the cycling community here in Utah loves you for it.

RIP

Anonymous | 9:24 a.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Terry was just a terrific guy I first met him when I bought an ad in the Intermountain Contractor 18 years ago, and bumped in to him over the years-he was a high quality person!!!!

Vic McGinnis | 8:23 p.m. Oct. 25, 2009

My son was truly my hero. He was a giant inspiration to me. He was my rock. He will be missed greatly by me. I had so many good times with him. He never tackled anything that he did not master. I always looked up to him. It should be the other way around. He touched so many lives in so many ways. I have learned thru this how much respect that he had from so many people in many circles. He is very highly regarded in the cycling arena.
I could not be more proud of him.
To reiterate what his son said thank you all for the kind words.

Juel | 8:39 p.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Terry was an amazing man. He was my cycling coach and I'll never forget what he taught me. I will miss his energy and passion.
Thanks for everything TMac!

Matthew Barth | 11:48 p.m. Oct. 25, 2009

Terry went out of his way to invite our small Canadian Team to the Tour of Utah this year and took the time to make it happen within a tight time frame. He was professional and one of the easiest and hard working people I have ever dealt with. You would never know Terry was fighting cancer.

My condolences to his family and the Utah cycling community. He was obviously a great man and father.

You will be missed Terry (Rest in Peace)

Matthew Barth, Team Manager
Trek Red Truck Racing Team

Sean Weide | 6:51 a.m. Oct. 26, 2009

Terry's passion for the sport of cycling helped make the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah one of the premier events on the National Racing Calendar.

It would be a fitting and lasting tribute to name a stage of the race in his honor.

Tandi Sheriff | 10:44 a.m. Oct. 26, 2009

Thanks for being my big brother Terry. From the time I could remember I wanted to be just like you. It did not take me long to figure out you were one of a kind! I miss you!. . I Love you always. .your sister

larrystewart | 11:07 a.m. Oct. 26, 2009

If they name a tour stage after Terry, it'd better be a darned tough one. For all the grace and ease and brotherhood in him, he was one of the toughest, most determined individuals I've ever met. And I never raced him (it would have been very, very brief). He was a skilled coworker, a generous coach, a gracious host and an amazingly resourceful man. Vaya con Dios, my friend.

Sue Low-Kelley | 1:42 p.m. Oct. 26, 2009

What an amazing man! You will be missed but you leave behind the legacy of your true kindness and strength as well as the example of dignity and grace. My prayers and thoughts are with Cindy and your family.

Rod & Scott Golsan | 2:05 p.m. Oct. 26, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to family and friends. From the earliest days of seeing Terry getting into bike racing, coaching & directing, he has inspired all of us. We first met Terry when he came in to get a bike to rehab after a motocross injury. He was a fighter and progressed very rapidly. His inner strength and drive kept him going in all he did. Terry did more to promote the sport in the last two years than anyone we've known. He is riding again!

Kris Flitcroft | 9:53 a.m. Oct. 27, 2009

I'd like to send my thoughts and prayers to Terry's family. I had the distinct pleasure of competing against and working with Terry over the years -- I'll remember his tenacious, gentle spirit - he will be missed by many.

Daphne Perry | 1:28 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009

It is with great pleasure that I remember Terry on fine autumn day while up Emigration Canyon. I was in my car picking up rocks for my garden and he was riding his bike. I called out to him and he came over, to talk - he smiled (that great Terry smile) and we talked for a bit, then he went on his merry way up Emigration. He was also a great companion in one car ride to/from El Paso when we were both riding at the Tour of the Gila many years ago. He was a kind, gentle man with a fierce passion for life, his family and of course cylcing. We will all miss you Terry! Thanks for everything you did for the cycling community here in Utah, Terry. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

Rob Van Kirk | 10:22 p.m. Oct. 27, 2009

Thanks for all the great racing and your endless dedication to our sport, TMac. And you always managed to do it all with a smile and such grace! We will miss you.

My thoughts go out to Terry's family, friends, and everyone involved in cycling in Utah.

Melani | 2:00 p.m. Nov. 5, 2009

I remember Terry from my childhood, he was my favorite cousin and 6 weeks older than I. I didn't get to see him when we both grew up, but I will always remember our 'walk' to town and the trouble we got into, his laugh and his smile, and the gentleness and love he showed while putting up with his smaller, whiney girl cousin.

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