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Used to meet Jenn at various races round the country . Always cheerfull and encouraging , even when it was dark , wet and muddy .
Great bike rider , and eloquent scribe for ST
must get the hoover out as there appears to be a duststorm in STM towers
fill your days with happiness .
I used to meet Jenn at races too. She used to win them.
Go at it like a comet!
Respect.
XX
Gutted to hear this. I've only been reading the magazine/forums etc for a year or so but I've always especially looked out for and enjoyed anything by Jenn. Thinking of you, your family and friends, and will be making an extra effort to help the charities mentioned.
Arse!
[i]'The wonder of the world
The beauty and the power
The shapes of things,
Their colours, light and shades
These I saw,
Look ye also while life lasts.'[/i]
Jenn, virtual hug from the recent past. Email on the way when I decide upon the words. Gxxx
So sorry to hear that... Funny, I was trying to remember where it was we met, I've got no clue, muddy pine forest and pissing rain and still just happy to be on a bike. Some things you forget, some things make an impression. Thanks for all the words
Awful news. As someone who worked closely with the oncologists at "Jimmies" I'm sure Jenn got the very best of care but even so.........
Stay strong Jenn.
Guess I'm not alone in wanting to say something, but don't know what to say.
I'll just say love, Richard x
I remember reading the Tour Divide article in WMB(?) and being really excited to hear Jenn was moving to ST. Can't think of much else to say but thank you for your writing and all the best.
At times like this anything that falls out my mouth seems inadequate. Bob Dylan does it a lot more eloquently.
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young.
However long you have, enjoy every minute and thanks for all the great work you've done. I'm off to give my kids a big hug.
So, so sorry to read this. Great writing, inspirational stuff. Sorry...words aren't enough.
Such sad news.
I never made it to a huge number of 'Brighton Tonight' rides but Jenn was always so friendly and welcoming and put up with my lack of fitness and crap technical skills with a smile as she chatted to me. She was even cheery when I knocked her off her bike onto her new tights.
I've followed her career as she went from 'something in IT' to bike shop worker, to 24hr solo racing, to continent riding, to journalist. She always seemed to have the drive and determination to get to where she wanted to be. But somethings can't be overcome by willpower.
I hope you have a good few months with your family and freinds Jenn and the end when it comes is peaceful and comfortable. My world will be diminished by your passing.
**** cancer.
Whoever wrote the piece about Jenn, it can't have been easy, but it's beautifully done.
Jenn, take the shit days on the chin and on the good days, run, run like the wind and don't look back.
Thank you Jenn, take care
I've bumped into Jenn a few times over the years - always happy, always smiling, always just living life well - even solo singlepseed 24 hour racing (nutter!). Last time was at Steelcity earlier this year. I follow her on instagram, so knew she'd been ill, but completely forgot when I saw her as she was "just Jenn" and was nattering away quite merrily asking her how she was etc. Felt a right arse when I remembered.
Her instagram posts have always been relatively upbeat, and although I knew she has good patches and bad patches, I thought it was something she just had to live with. To realise it's this close to the end is a big shock. Elaine and myself will miss you.
Run in the rain when you can, because you can.
Sad news, but best of luck Jenn and get well soon.
I've bought a mug to raise some funds for the charities concerned.
Keep strong.
Jenn's Tour Divide article is awesome. I've still go it and regularly re-read it on the toilet (a high compliment!).
When I started 24 solo races, I used to consider it a good ride if I'd finished anywhere near Jenn. And when my girlfriend rode her one and only 24-solo Jenn managed to take time our of riding faster than virtually everybody else to be unbelievably friendly and supportive. I still remember that and how much it helped my girlfriend.
Take care Jenn, you make cycling special.
I've always been a huge admirer of Jenn. This latest news is desperately sad.
Hopefully the nice people at STW might one day pull together a nice collection of all her brilliant work.
All the best to you and your family and friends. Take care.
I've never met Jenn but I bloody wish I had, the world is a cruel place & many who deserve more get dealt a shit hand.
Such courage makes me weep, & I mean that.
such terrible news, not sure what to say apart from all the best and keep fighting.
**** cancer indeed.
Terrible news. Thanks for all the great reading you've given me. I hope you can make the most of the time you have.
Will look out for the STW sale, sadly I've given to MacMillan so many times on behalf of people. We all hope for a day when we can be rid of this disease
She fixed my bikes a few times when she was working at my LBS, Quest Adventure, in Worthing, didn't laugh at my lack of mechanical sympathy and also managed to substantially lighten my wallet just before Mountain Mayhem years back when I said " just make my bike go better please"...my bike came back substantially blinged up and I tried not to wince too much at the bill ( it was worth it)
Two weeks later at Moutain Mayhem and she was leading a group of very tired souls up a long climb on lap godknowswhat at about 2:30 in the morning, in spite of doing a solo ride she was still happily chatting away to all with an infectious enthusiasm that just seemed to lift everyone's spirits that night.
Her phone call-ins on the daily podcast from the Great Divide Race were fab too but totally outdone by the mag article.
She is one very tough rider.
I've always enjoyed Jenn's articles and told her so when I met her once at Mountain Mayhem, where she sold me a red STW tshirt.
Awful news and incredibly bad luck but keep fighting.
If you read this Jenn I had never had the good fortune to meet you, & from the other comments I missed meeting one of the many good people who enjoy the passion that is 'mountain biking'.I always read your articles in the mag,always a good read,the world of mountain biking will be poorer without you.
In trying to take something positive out of this I'll just have to get out on my bike even more & embrace the mud & rain instead of putting things off.
When you get to the other side Jenn could you keep an eye out for me,keep us all safe on the trail? I could do with help!
I wish you peace on your journey,we're all heading there.
Got to go, I appear to have dust in my eyes.
Busta
Bollocks. Thinking of you and yours Jenn.
I hate that bastard disease.
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That was shocking and depressing but also rather inspiring reading. Jenn, you seem to be the sort of person many of us wish we were and if one day I am in your situation I hope I have your fortitude to emulate.
I hope you enjoy your time with friends and loved ones and take full advantage of the care and support that comes your way.
Jenn, I've never had the fortune of meeting you but I would like to have had the chance. I hope your autumn days aren't too bad and you get some sweet final trails in. All the best to you and Tom. Damn, all dusty eyed now...
God, that's sad and so unfair.
Always enjoyed Jenn's articles.
I'm about to become the father of a little girl, if she turns out anything like Jenn then I'll be a happy man.
Good luck Jenn, ciao
Like many others I have been a reader of Jenns words over the years and enjoyed them a lot. Take care and I hope you have some lovely times with the people you love.
Jay
I never met or spoke to you Jenn but I wish you all the best.
At a more practical level it may interest some on here to know there is a cancer charity ride for Leeds to Manchester or vice versa or both for the idiots tomorrow night and into Sunday.
I'm ones of the 120 mile idiots doing it for Macmillan, my best man is doing it for Cancer Research.
The route will go very close to Singletrack HQ.
There may still be places.
Jenn I've never been so impressed by someone who combines beauty, brains, style and a ferocious ability to ride a bike. Big kisses, our thoughts are with you.
Certainly is dusty in here.
Makes you realise what a great community bikers are when we all feel the same way about someone we've never met.
Never stop trying Jenn
Stay strong Jenn. We are all one big family here and are here for you. Totally hateful disease that you have fought strongly. We never met but have always enjoyed your writing and ability to keep the boys in check. Love from the family.
Jenn
I've always enjoyed your words of inspiration and that desire to just get out and ride.
May your family and friends bring you the support and comfort you deserve.
From Si and my family
xx
Much Love to Jenn and all at Singletrack. I don't cry about people I don't know but I am am this morning.
Have really enjoyed your articles and will be out riding for you this weekend.
Take care.
Rich.
Sheesh what to say. *Love* your writing . Undeserved rotten rotten luck. Do everything with what you have left (like you need telling).
TM
Terrible news, my thoughts are with Jenn & her family
so sad, youre not alone in the battle.
Tragic news, so sad like others I've only enjoyed her articles and given her the odd nod as we passed on the road/trail but she's been an inspiration.
My thoughts are with Jenn, her family & friends.
Like many others here, my thoughts are with Jenn, her family and friends.
😥
Never met you Jenn but cheered you on from the sidelines many times - keep being an inspiration xxx
Bloody rubbish. 🙁
I do believe there will be a lot of people living life to the max this weekend especially, like you have done and like we all should.