The name of the bicyclist killed yesterday has been released. He was Kirk Janes, founder of the American Flyer bike messenger service, and a well-known figure in the local bike messenger community. We like this quote from the Chronicle that describes the kind of guy he was:

Janes had broken his hip while riding on Second Street last year and could have gone on disability from the state. Instead, he quit Speedway Delivery last year, and, after a brief break to recover, started his own business.

"He could have gone on disability, but he decided it would not be the right thing, knowing he was not going to go back to Speedway. He passed up a lot of money, just on principle," said Ryan Akers, a friend and fellow messenger.

That about says it. Please keep this comment thread free of the usual bike vs. car nonsense. We'll repeat what we said in the previous thread: In the meantime, mourn the dead, be happy that you're still alive, and be calm and careful. This city can kill you in any number of ways; walking around in traffic while fuming about something said on the Internet would be a sad way to go. We did not know Kirk, but he and his loved ones will be in our thoughts today. Rest in peace.