June 15, 2010 – Canadian DH mountain biker Kenneth Charles Peter Klowak of Mansfield, ON was shot and killed by gunmen in Mexico on June 9, according to the Toronto Star and National Post. The 43-year-old was only 40km from the Texas border and on his way home when the incident occurred. According to an online obituary, memorial donations may be made to the North Shore Mountain Bike Association, P.O. Box 16127, Lynn Valley Postal Outlet, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S9 (www.NSMBA.com). Pedal joins the cycling community in extending condolences to the family and friends.

Read the National Post story here
Read the Toronto Star story here