(KRON) — A Novato cyclist was killed last month after swallowing a bee while cycling. Phil Heiman was a 69-year-old former superintendent of water treatment in Marin County, according to his online obituary.
An avid cyclist, Heiman raced in road, crit and cyclocross events and would often ride his bike the 25 miles to work. After his retirement, he managed a local cycling club and was “involved for years with the close-knit cycling community,” his obituary states.
“He was always willing to assist any team, organize races, offer help, suggestions, or mento,” his obituary continued.
Heiman’s wife Caroline is mountain biker and hiker who began road biking to “share in Phil’s passion,” his obituary said. “He also looked forward to mountain biking with (his son) Phillip and grandson Lucas.”
Heiman died on Nov. 11 after swallowing a bee while warming up for a race.
“He lived doing what he loved until the very end,” his obituary said. “Everyone knew Phil and he will be sorely missed.”
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