Following the sad news of the death of cycling commentator and former professional rider Paul Sherwen, the cycling community has reacted with an outpouring of both grief and fond memories on social media. Those paying tribute to the 62-year-old included Sherwen's long-time friend and co-commentator Phil Liggett, who wrote that he "went to bed in Africa with a heavy heart last night feeling sadness like never before". Together, 'Phil and Paul' became the soundtrack to the Tour de France – and a number of other races – for TV audiences across the globe, including on Channel 4, and later ITV, in the UK, on NBC in the US, and on SBS in Australia. I went to bed in Africa with a heavy heart last night feeling sadness like never before. My team mate for 33 years was no longer with me. Your hundreds of messages showed how well @PaulSherwen was loved. Let's think of Katherine and his children with love just now.ADVERTISEMENT — Phil Liggett (@PhilLiggett) December 3, 2018 I have scrolled through Tweets non-stop for 45mins and then went back to the top and found 600 new ones. @PaulSherwen would have been so proud to know how much you thought him. Thank you all. Riders, friends, fans, federation, media for your expressions of love — Phil Liggett (@PhilLiggett) December 3, 2018 The UCI is deeply saddened of the passing of former pro and commentator Paul Sherwen. Our sincere condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues. — UCI (@UCI_cycling) December 3, 2018 Completely shocked and saddened to hear of Paul Sherwen’s passing. Met Paul in 1992 when he worked as our press officer for Team Motorola. He was always a class act and a great friend. My deepest condolences go out to his family. RIP Climber. — Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) December 2, 2018 — Axel Merckx (@axelmerckx) December 2, 2018 — Sophie Smith (@SophieSmith86) December 2, 2018 — Rupert Guinness (@rupertguinness) December 2, 2018 — Mitchelton-SCOTT (@MitcheltonSCOTT) December 2, 2018 — Jane Aubrey (@janeaubrey) December 2, 2018 — ammattipyöräily (@ammattipyoraily) December 2, 2018 — Rob Hatch (@robhatchtv) December 3, 2018 — John Lelangue (@johnlelangue) December 3, 2018 — Charly Wegelius (@wegelius) December 3, 2018 — Tour de France™ (@LeTour) December 3, 2018 — Bonnie D. Ford (@Bonnie_D_Ford) December 2, 2018
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