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Tyson Died

I called Colorado Teardrops yesterday about getting a roof rack installed so I could mount solar panels and a canopy. I had mentioned it when I took the trailer in in September to get some warranty work done on its axle. The service manager there, Tyson was super easy-going, yet inspired confidence. No ego, but you could tell he knew what he was doing, cared to do it right and cared for safety. It was a pleasantly different day for me since I had taken my bicycle with me so I could ride while waiting two hours for the work to be done. I met a fellow rider early one and he showed me a cool trail I hadn't ridden. I felt so strong after a trip out to Louisville, I made a side trip up to NCAR before crossing Boulder back to the shop. I showed up and got to chat with Tyson about the axle and a roof rack. Then we hitched up. Just as I was pulling out, he flagged me down because he wanted to check that the doors were locked, just to be thorough and safe. Not rigidly controlling kind of t...