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Tragic bicycle death

Noted Glen Carbon, Ill., physical therapist and cyclist Michael Pohlman, 48, died Sunday, apparently from a heart attack, during a ride with some friends from the Edwardsville area to Alhambra.

Micahel was a member of the St. Louis Cycling Club and was known for helping competitive cyclists improve their performance.

The Belleville News-Democrat published a full story about Michael in its Tuesday edition. The story also includes a link to an online guestbook where you can express your thoughts and condolences. The News-Democrat talked to Steve Parks, the owner of The Cyclery in Edwardsville, was was on the ride with Mike

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch also wrote a story in its Tuesday editions about Mike.

I really didn't know Mike, but I was familiar with his name and his accomplishments. My condolences go out to his family.

Roger 0 comments 11:45 PM