HONORING TOM TRAUGER

 
   

Tom Trauger died while riding an annual century in Nevada with 20 friends when a truck struck and killed 5 of the cyclists and injured 4 others. Tom was loving husband, a caring father and a world-class triathlete.
 
After returning from an Ironman, his stories would light up the whole office, and his passion for his sport inspired everyone around him. Of course, he was a spectacularly skilled accountant as well, leading Sports Basement’s accounting department with more skill and acumen than we could have ever dreamed of.
 
Most importantly, he was also a constant source of kindness, humor, intelligence and leadership, and everyone who met him was made better by having known him.
 
He will be missed beyond measure.
 

BIKE SAFETY & DRIVER AWARENESS

We want to honor Tom's memory by spreading the word about bike safety and driver awareness. We ask you to notice every cyclist you share the road with, and to remember that they are someone's father, mother, son or daughter. Your awareness can protect their lives.
 

IN MEMORY OF TOM

Flowers sent in Tom's memory will be graciously accepted at our Presidio store.
 

 

LAS VEGAS CYCLING MEMORIAL FUND

100% of your donation will go to the Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial Fund for the families of those affected by the tragic cycling event on December 10, 2020. Our deepest heartfelt gratitude for your donation.
 

IN HONOR OF TOM AND THE FOUR OTHER CYCLISTS

Gerrad Nivea, Erin Michelle Ray, Aksoy Ahmet, Michael Murray

 

DONATION RECOMMENDATIONS

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Challenged Athletes Fund in Thomas Chamberlin Trauger's name.