Clifton CC

Phil, that must have been a really tough way to find out - by ringing the YEP.

We're rather glum here in Riccall too. We knew Gary for about 10 years and he was always someone I had great respect for. I admired him for doing a worthwhile job and despite the levels of responsibility keeping the work - life balance about right. I admired his enthusiasm for cycling and for the outdoors in general.

I remember some great stories about the Mountain Rescue flying him off Mount Cook in NZ. I remember him staying with the front group on the Reliability.... on a mountain bike. When Jason fell in a ditch on a clubrun it was Gary who realised he'd broken his back and immobilised him while the ambulance came.

This is all a great shock.

Do you think we could do something as a club for him, maybe a ride out somewhere? Maybe get the press involved. I don't know what it would achieve but I'd like to do something to show my respect.

Good suggestion, but I'd guess we need to leave that up to his current club....

Fair point, but if anyone hears of anything can they let us know on this forum.