Hello, all,
I was a late-comer to the exploits of Jason McRoy and am not even a very adventurous stunt-cyclist.
But I want you all to know that from what I've seen (from for example the "Sprung" videos) and heard (from word of mouth) that I view Jason McRoy as something special in that particular field.
For a long time I didn't know anything about high-performance cycling; then, in I believe it was in 1998, a good friend of mine introduced me to "Sprung", and footage of a cheeky-grinned, blonde-haired maniac performing one-wheeled, up-hill turns on a bicycle.
I've seen many tricks on many bikes since then, but the name "Jason McRoy" has stuck with me ever since, and is well-known to people outwith my normal circle. I enjoy cycling normally, but there are people who I know I know who can bunny-hop on their back-wheels from one bike-stand to the next, people who are THAT good, who still speak his name only in awe.
I speak as an outsider - Jason McRoy has left his mark. He did nothing in vain; whenever extreme cycling comes up in discussion, as it so often does, given the company I keep, it is a rare conversation that does not mention his name.
Whatever fans of Jason read this, be encouraged.
Whatever relatives of Jason read this, be proud.
Me and my friends wil take our tales of Jason McRoy into 2009 and beyond.
To the parents of Jason McRoy, you gave the world a fine standard and a wonderful gift.
My very best,
PD