Man, this is crazy. I haven't paid any attention to any news lately. I figured I didn't know who it was. I just read about Erik on this forum. I guess I'm glad I finally found out, but I'm in shock at the moment. We weren't "super" tight buds, but I've known him for about 6 years and ridden with him many times at Alpental.
May you find peace Erik, and all others who knew him. Alpental was him home. I don't think I knew anyone who loved that place as much as he did.
~Erik Schertzl