Cyclist Down - Horsham

[GrumpyGregry]

My dear, dear friend and riding buddy Chris passed away at lunchtime today as a result of what was assumed, by the attending paramedics, to be a massive coronary suffered whilst out on a solo ride. He was only 50, a gentle gentleman, and one of the most solid and decent mates you could ever ask for, on and off a bike.

He leaves a wife and two children, one in their twenties, one in their early teens.

Rest in peace Chris, we are going to miss you. I'm gutted.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Very sorry to read this @GrumpyGregry

RIP Chris and best wishes to his family and friends.

 

[steveindenmark]

My condolences. So sad at such a young age.

RIP

 

[ianrauk]

Sorry to hear this Greg.

 

[ScotiaLass]

My dear, dear friend and riding buddy Chris passed away at lunchtime today as a result of what was assumed, by the attending paramedics, to be a massive coronary suffered whilst out on a solo ride. He was only 50, a gentle gentleman, and one of the most solid and decent mates you could ever ask for, on and off a bike.

He leaves a wife and two children, one in their twenties, one in their early teens.

Rest in peace Chris, we are going to miss you. I'm gutted.

I am so sorry
Thinking of you, and of course his family.

 

[The Jogger]

That is very sad news.

 

[numbnuts]

My condolences too RIP

 

[summerdays]

RIP Chris and I'm sorry to hear you have lost a good friend and cycling buddy

 

[Peteaud]

My condolences as well.

RIP Chris.

 

[Goonerobes]

How very sad.

My sincere condolences to all concerned.

 

[Wobblers]

So sorry to read about this, Greg.

My best wishes to his friends and family.

 

[simon the viking]

My Condolences to you and his family..... 50 is no age at all......

 

[Katherine]

Sorry to read that you've lost a dear friend. May he rest in peace.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I discovered this afternoon that the driver who placed the 999 call on finding Chris, who was still astride his bike on the verge when found, was my daughter's best friend's mother.

The bypassers who stopped, who included my GP, did all they could, as did the emergency services, and air ambulance crew but it seems likely Chris felt unwell, stopped, undid his helmet, and was dead before he hit the ground.

Our small Church-based informal cycling club, which Chris co-founded with me, plan to memorialise Chris by a very long ride (100 mile plus) visiting a couple of brewery taps, he loved his real ale and craft beer, en route.

 

[summerdays]

I discovered this afternoon that the driver who placed the 999 call on finding Chris, who was still astride his bike on the verge when found, was my daughter's best friend's mother.

The bypassers who stopped, who included my GP, did all they could, as did the emergency services, and air ambulance crew but it seems likely Chris felt unwell, stopped, undid his helmet, and was dead before he hit the ground.

Our small Church-based informal cycling club, which Chris co-founded with me, plan to memorialise Chris by a very long ride (100 mile plus) visiting a couple of brewery taps, he loved his real ale and craft beer, en route.

That ride sounds like a brilliant ride to celebrate his life.