Really sad news.
One of my favourite riders to watch, especially when he was at full speed.
Thanks for sharing that vid wookster, hadn’t seen that before and then YouTube threw me a bunch more Stevie vids in a row afterwards. Loved his style and control of the bike
What a bloody shame. Watching him go from that Seasons segment with his mum right to the top of the sport was fantastic, shouldn’t end this way. But that’s the life I suppose. RIP feller.
What a bloody shame. Watching him go from that Seasons segment with his mum right to the top of the sport was fantastic, shouldn’t end this way. But that’s the life I suppose. RIP feller.
That really sucks. I met him in Whistler, a really genuine nice guy. Riding the lift he chatted away, just about life & bikes, got to the top & did the usual of grabbing my bike and riding off & he catches up, next question “hey man, wanna do some laps?” Hell yes!
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That really sucks. I met him in Whistler, a really genuine nice guy. Riding the lift he chatted away, just about life & bikes, got to the top & did the usual of grabbing my bike and riding off & he catches up, next question “hey man, wanna do some laps?” Hell yes!
I got repeatedly smoked, but it was great fun.
That’s a great story.
Remember his part of Seasons more than any other – his poor mum.
Stevie is not only protected top-80, but also a tv-safe top-20 rider. I therefore propose either at Fort Bill as the next race, or perhaps more appropriately at MSA later this year, that the UCI allow a ghost-lap in his honour. His current ranking is 12th, so let’s let him have his last run down the track in 12th spot out the start-gate. The crowd, organisers, commentators all pay a silent respect for his lap while the TV cameras track his would-be movements down a silent and empty track, then the biggest f**king cheer you’ve ever heard roars out down the entire track top to bottom as his name is posted on the board at the finish line. I think this would be a powerful and fitting tribute for a fantastic racer who had won the hearts and respect of so many from such a young age.
Surely with enough support and knowing enough people in the right circles we could make this happen?
RIP, such sad news. I remember watching his Seasons section and thinking he had such raw talent and drive and was so pleased to see him making his dreams come true.
my thoughts are with his family.
The ghost lap at MSA is a great way to honour him and his spirit
So sad. I was rooting for him this year after last years injury issues. He was always a cracking rider to watch and always came across as one of the good guys.
My thoughts are going out to his family and friends.
Wow – that’s unbelievable news!
Can’t really take it in to be honest.
Chainsaws were in full force this year at the races – it was great to see him back on form.
