God bless you JMC - always go through my head every time I drive past the memorial. Has there ever been a plan to create something more permanent?
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Fifteen years - JMC Day today
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Posted 1 year ago #
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A True hero in the mtb world long my he RIP.
I have the JMC Tribute edition of MTB Pro magazine - remember that?
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thanks for the youtube links, brings back some good memories, ride on !
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I had the bike, my brother had the tattoo ,but neither of us had the skills.
JMC and I are they same age and I have nothing but respect for this guy, A tragic loss of a such a talent.Often remembered and never forgotten.
It speaks volumes that a guy such as JMC is so fondly remembered by so many when MTBing was no where near as popular as it is now.
Crazy legs and wicked cross ups the first British downhiller rip it up JMC , RIP it up !
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A true legend. RIP.
In my last job we used to use Dirt outakes for demo'ing broadcast editing equipment - wish I still had the rushes. Some quality clips.
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Remember being in complete awe of him (& Sophie!), and that Salsa. A real inspiration.
RIP JMC.
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had a ride this morning....didn't manage a one footer though.
I remember going to pick up my MBUK copy from the newsagents, was working in leeds at the time, and saw the headline on the front cover. Kinda ruined the day.
Oh and someone mentioned the shot in "Dirt" of him blasting down a grassy track. Always liked the music, never found out what it was.
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Reading about him as a teen and I wished I could ride as good as him then one mtb mag issue with sad news.
Didn't know him but he sounded like a nice bloke despite the fame.
Time flies but people are not forgotten.
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thanks all.
I have dedicated this evenings ride to JMC.
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AS above, he's probably the main reason for me riding mountain bikes. Used to go to the BMX track above the Metrocentre, hoping to bump into him.
Saw him in Hardisty's a few times and he was dead cool and nice to us long haired uncool teenagers
It was proper hero worship at the time.Can't believe it's 15 years. Must still be tough for his family and friends.
RIP JMC.
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Not read any of the above, just wanted to add my message, 15 years! Remember the day I read the announcement, was idly flicking through a copy of the Sunday Times they had in a pub while I was waiting for my lunch while we had a stop out on a sunny summer ride and the "Cycling News" headline caught my eye. I remember the shocked disbelief I felt vividly.
RIP. A genuine inspiration and a true icon. Those images of the insane speeds amid the plumes of dust on Mammoth mountain are truly special.
Edit: Rest in Peace doesn't seem right somehow - if there is such a thing as an afterlife, spirit, whatever (I've got no firm views on these things) JMC won't be resting, he'll be shredding as hard as ever and good on him!
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rOcKeTdOg - Member
i asked one of the young scamps i see when out riding if he knew who JMC was...no idea whatsoever,
* counts himself as a young scamp *
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Have just got Dirt off the shelf and into the video. About to pay my own wee tribute.
[raises glass] To JMC. Ride & remember.
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Big respect, can still remember finding out and the impact that had on the race weekend. A true inspiration - cheers.
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