Mert Lawwill has passed away at the age of 85

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  1. Bazza

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    Mert Lawwill, star of On Any Sunday, 1969 Motorcycle Grand National Champion, and Pro Cruiser designer, has passed away at the age of 85 in his home state of Idaho, surrounded by family and friends.

    A 1969 Grand National Champion and inductee into both the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, Lawwill built a legacy that bridged motorcycles and bicycles—becoming a motorcycle icon and a pioneering force in modern bicycle suspension design—while inspiring a devoted following that spans generations.

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    https://theradavist.com/mert-lawwill-passed-away-at-85

     
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    A hero of the passed times,, R.I.P.
     
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    Legend. These are coming up way too often. Must mean everybody else is getting old.

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    He was my neighbor for a spell in Marin. Remember Kenny Roberts and Kenny Roberts Jr. being around quite a bit. RIP, Mert.
     
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    Saw him win the Sacramento mile in ‘65, will mourn the changing guard for a good long while now..
     
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