A decent journalist whose experience was legion. I didn’t know him personally, but I understand he was a nice fella. I’d see him now and then riding round AC.
As a young biker in the mid-90s I remember being over taken by Steve during a race in Ashton Court. He was in several categories above me but I still remember he was the only person to ask to come past politely. RIP.
Unbelievable. RIP Steve. Met him a long time ago while testing bikes at Swinley. Always someone who just made me ride bikes. Sad times again this month.
I doubt there’s many here who hasn’t read Worland’s words at some point in the last few decades. There are few names in a field that are ubiquitous. His one one. And his journalism one of the most trustworthy.
As I have written elsewhere, shocking news, condolences to all the friends and family he has left behind. Like others he was of a small number of writers/ reviewers whose opinion I trusted over the years. 🙁
Terrible news – I’ve been reading his stuff since I took up mountain biking in 2002 at the age of 42. It was good to hear the opinions of a more mature member of the MTB fraternity. Condolences to his family and friends. Hope he is not resting in peace but pedalling somewhere else.
That’s really bad news. He always came across as a someone knowledgable and with integrity. I remember a particular great pic in WMB when he was testing bargain bikes at some multilap event. He had a twinkle in his eye as he was making a carrera hardtail float over some roots, not super gnarly, but a regular looking bloke enjoying riding a bike (any bike) over some everyday stuff. And riding it bloody well.
I’ve a vague memory of his name from back in the day, shocked to hear of his death. Reads like he enjoyed his life mind so at least he did what many of us would have loved to do.
Shocked and saddened to see this news. Have followed his journalism for a long, long time. A real loss to the world of biking. Thoughts with his friends and family.
Wow, can’t believe I opened this to find the fella had died.
Like others, ever since I’ve been mountain biking, I’ve been enjoying articles by Mr Worland. What a sad loss.
Thoughts to his friends, family, and colleagues.
I have probably been reading his stuff for nearly a quarter of a century. Truly shocked by his passing, sincere condolences to his nearest and dearest, you have lost a man who is appreciated by many.
As many have said, I have been reading his stuff for years. I never met him but I had a lot of respect for him through his writing. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP