Total legend and good friend of Singletrack, John North died last night after a long and complicated illness. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him or knew of him. He was a true legend of the outdoor world.

We will be raising a mug of dishwater like tea to you today John.

RIP

Took me ages to picture him and doing a search revealed I had met him and yes a very nice guy.

Really sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with all who knew him.

I’ve just re-read the interview with John North from issue 11. I remember reading it at the time and how it made me feel better about the ageing process (I had just turned 40) and that there was no reason why I couldn’t carry on riding a mountain bike for years to come. I never met him, but he sounds an amazing bloke.

As velo said: that interview helped me too.

A lovely man and a very sad day. Ride and remember.

RIP John.

Any chance of posting a link the article up here please, STW?

Also just read the article and moved to race that bit harder tomorrow and be thinking of him while i’m doing it condolences to his friends and family.

It only a few years ago that I used regularly see him on my commute grinding up Kirkstone pass on his way to Ambleside. Awesome rider and total hard man. Ride in peace John.

Yea RIP. I liked John.

Met him once, really nice guy. Legend. RIP John.

RIP Mr North, legend, hero, hard man and wonderful human being

Absolute legend, full of funny stories and anecdotes, it was great listening to him.

RIP.

Never heard of him, but will be reading issue 11 to find out. Sad news that such people have to go out after these battles.

Top bloke, saw him at the peaks a few years back ( the one with the mental weather ) still pootling about on his bike offering words of encouragement .
Helped me loads as junior.
cheers John .

Never met him but heard nothing but good things. RIP

camped next to him on a polaris event in the howgills years ago. spent the evening sat supping tea, eating power bars and talking about past trips/races.
a proper nice bloke, and a very inspiring bloke to boot.

r.i.p John.

RIP Northy,
worked with him at Biketreks for almost 4 years top bloke, good craic.

RIP

Was lucky to have met him.

In the 70s this guy was already a top long distance fell racer and was a member of Clayton le Moors Harriers, long before he even got into cycling. R.I.P.

Extra Exposure night ‘cross race, Derby. January 2005.

I met him about 20 years ago. If memory serves, he used to race for Karrimor when they sponsored the old NEMBA series. Anyway, he was kicking the asses of riders decades younger than him. A top fella.

RIP.

So sorry to here the news, John was a real example of northern grit, one tough cookie. We had the good fortune to be sponsored by Karrimor and he was our team manger, used to put us all to shame. A fantastic guy and I’m proud to of known him. RIP John North.