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Rode Swinley this morning. Paused at the top of R25, much like Dom, and reflected on Mark's passing. Very sad, especially as that section really is so benign. Puts things into perspective. Thought [i]the[/i] tyre was a nice touch.
Stay safe everyone.
@ripmk - whilst it is indeed tough to lose a friend, the fact that they were your friend means that you have many happy memories to reflect upon. Think back and remember all of those comedy falls, inept attempts at clearing an obstacle, and all the awful jokes - nobody can take those away from you.
Dom: thanks for the thoughts. Space monkey: the tyre is my doing, he used to ride on that type. Added a photo of Mark and I after a muddy ride on the old trails this afternoon as we took a mutual non-riding friend to see the spot. It is relatively benign but trees are hard whatever speed you hit them so it was an unlucky twist of fate. I know he was pushing on that bit to improve his time. I will always ride it at 90% now - just in case. Belugabob: Thanks mate, nice sentiment and we do have some great memories to fall back on and so does his family (some of which came to light at his wake) so yes the good times will help us heal.
A nice touch is that the mbr editor has dedicated this month's mag to Mark and Will Olsen who died a week later from a similar accident in Colorado during the world enduro series. A nice tribute to both men.
CH.
I rode Swinley today, and forgot all about this thread
But went past his memorial on Red 25 today, caught it out of the corner of my eye & gave him a notional 'doff as I remembered why/who