Hello
It is with immense sadness that I write this and I still don’t know exactly what to say but Deejay (Dave) passed away suddenly yesterday.
I know many people on here knew him and had ridden with him many times.
He had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment but this is hugely shocking to us all.
He was an original member of the STW Northern Chapter, a stunning rider with an encyclopaedic knowledge of trails in the Dales, Lakes, N Yorks Moors and the Peaks.
Most of all he was a dear dear friend and one of the nicest people I’ve ever known.
He is already missed and that never change.

I intend to organise a ride out from the Dales Centre in Reeth in May/June as a tribute and all who knew him are welcome.
Our thoughts are with his family
Thanks
Steve

🙁

🙁 Thoughts are with his family and friends, Only met him a couple of times and he came across as a true gent.

rest in peace 🙁

Can always remember him giving out good information about routes in the lakes. RIP sir 🙁

RIP Deejay 🙁

RIP Dave. A true friend and inspiration.
Trevor

Sad news RIP

Nicely put Steve.
I know the Dave kept a quote in his wallet by James Dean, it read…”dream as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today”.

All who knew David will understand why he kept it.

RIP my friend.

Thoughts are with his family RIP

I was shocked to hear of DJ’s passing as I am sure many were , I like the idea of the orgasnised ride in the Dales to mark his passing, perhaps a minute’s silence at the top of Fremington edge

That is so sad, it was only a couple of weeks ago he TOTALY whooped my ass on the way back from Langthwaite.
RIP dude 🙁

Shocked to hear the news, RIP DeeJay

Thanks for letting us know. May he rest in peace.

That’s really sad news. RIP DeeJay 🙁

Really sad news. My thoughts are with family and friends today. Rx

That’s really sad. I only met and rode with him once and he seemed like a really nice bloke. Best wishes to all his friends and family.

Heck, thats terrible. Love to all who were close to him from the b_s_n family.

Sad news. Will be on the ride.

very sad news. just as the weather was getting good too.
he was larking around in his garden taking danger panda shots only yesterday. 😐
ride in peace DeeJay.

Stand down Dave. 😐

Will defintaly be on the ride.

RIP Dave. Thoughts go out to your close friends and family. On the few times we met you were always great to get on with and frustratingly quick.

Shocked and devastated. I met Dave and Steve about 4 years ago for a ride in the lakes and immediately hit it off with them. That was the first ride of what became the STW Northern Chapter Rides and every one of them was a total pleasure.

Dave was an immensely talented rider, but more than that, a thoroughly decent man and a true gent. Cant believe it, we were in the pub on Wednesday night last week after a night ride and talking about him.

Thoughts are with his family and all of you guys who rode regularly with him. Steve, thanks for letting us know and book my place on the Reeth ride.

Gutted. Ride in Peace.

Some pics of happier times …..

DSC03498 by lowey.com, on Flickr

IMAG0183 by lowey.com, on Flickr

DSC02080 by lowey.com, on Flickr

DSC01387 by lowey.com, on Flickr

rip Dave you will be sorely missed by all
Brian

Shocked and deeply sadened… choking up writing this

Couldn’t have met, ridden and be friends with a nicer fella.

RIP Dave

Stu

I’ve got 2 lasting memories of Dave…..

On the first Northern Chapter ride, it soon became clear that I’d bitten off more than I could chew, I remember clearly both Dave and Steve dragging me round, chatting to me loads, keeping me motivated and not once making me feel like a burden.

On another ride, coming down the San Marino, I thought this is my local stomping ground, this (old) guy won’t be able to keep up with me……..next thing I knew he came past like I was standing still.

A lovely guy and a super talented rider.

My thoughts are with you all as his friends. Take care.

Thoughts are with all of his friends here and elsewhere and his family.

RIP – sounds like a top bloke.

Thoughts with his friends and family.

RIP Deejay.

Very sad news, condolences to family.

I only met Dave once, along with Fatgit & Ton. Had a great day out from Reeth. Dave was a really nice fella & he could ride!
Keep us informed of when the ride will be please cos I’ll do my utmost to be there.
RIP Deejay.

😥
RIP, fella.
Eveyone else – ride like it’s your last one…

Sounds like an absolute top bloke.

Wish I could find something more poignant to say …

RIP Dave + my thoughts are with your family and friends.

Oh no. Sorry to hear, awesome rider, good snapper, really friendly, thoroughly decent bloke. RIP DJ.

Thanks for letting us all know steve, hope to join you in reeth.

🙁 RIP

Rest in Peace – Best wishes to his family and loved ones 🙁

Sad news, lots of great memories, mainly of following him uphill!

Just a flick through my biking pics and turned up this one, so I thought I’d share.

STW Ogden Water ride by Mrs NBT, on Flickr

Remember the good times. Celebrate the life lived.

my condolences to his family and friends 🙁

R.I.P. 🙁