One of the longest serving UK bike journalists and Singletrack bike tester, Steve Worland (58) has died of a heart attack while out running on Saturday 29th March.
Steve began writing for MBUK in the early 90’s and built a solid reputation for his expert opinions and technical knowledge. Steve wrote regularly for Singletrack including taking over as lead bike tester a year ago. Steve leaves his partner Jo and daughter Holly. Steve and Jo were due to get married in early April to celebrate 25 years together.
Steve’s last feature for us was the 26 Is Not Dead bike test in Singletrack issue 88. We interviewed Steve for Issue 10.
We are all shocked by his death and the thoughts of everyone at Singletrack are with his friends and family.
Jesus that is shocking news. I’ve been reading and enjoying Steve’s writing since I was about 14 years old. Condolences to all his friends and family.
RIP Steve 🙁
Like you @trailhound Steve’s writing has been with me for 20+ years of mountainbiking. Shred trails in peace
Jeepers. RIP Steve.
Very sad to hear this
Oh no! RIP Steve. Condolences to all those he left behind.
Such sad news, another legend lost. He was a large part of everyone’s mtb reading reference. RIP.
RIP Steve, your contributions to MTB journalism will be sorely missed, condolences to Jo and Holly
So sorry to hear this. Really no idea what to say about it 🙁
Stunned, utterly stunned.
RIP and my thoughts to those left behind.
RIP Steve. Thoughts with the ones he left behind.
shocked by this news. RIP
Totally shocked! So sorry, gutted. RIP
That has knoked me sideways. Been reading his articles since I was 12!!!
Steve Worland gone? in shock. loved his work for many years.
Shocked and saddened by this tragic news. Steve, you were and will remain part of MTB folklore and a true legend. We will miss you.
RIP Steve
One of the few constants through the Uk history of mtb.
i am truely shocked.
Very sad news.
RIP
You and your family are in my thoughts, x