Some sad news.

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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Shocked.

    RIP Gats.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

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  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    Shocked, depressed, angry...
    RIP young man :cry:
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  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    A tragedy - RIP Gats, and condolences to all friends and family.
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    Dreadful news. :(

    My condolences to all friends and family.

    RIP, Mark.
    A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject - Churchill
  • wastelander
    wastelander Posts: 557
    Saddened to hear this news - my condolences go to his family, g/f, friends and loved ones.
  • mercsport
    mercsport Posts: 664
    Very sad to hear of the loss of 'Gatsby .

    Along with the rest of this forum I echo their thoughts and extend , also , my condolences in this sad time .
    "Lick My Decals Off, Baby"
  • portuguese mike
    portuguese mike Posts: 695
    What a tragic loss. He will be sadly missed.

    My thoughts are with his family and friends
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  • Richie G
    Richie G Posts: 283
    Very saddened to hear this news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Gats' mile-munching exploits were legendary and his dedication to keep on riding whatever the weather an example to all. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

    RIP fella. :cry:
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • Toks
    Toks Posts: 1,143
    Oh my gosh thats tragic shocking news. My condolences to all family and friends. Take care Gats you'll be missed!
  • BeaconRuth
    BeaconRuth Posts: 2,086
    Terrible news. Gats was one of the real characters round here. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

    Ruth
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  • liversedge
    liversedge Posts: 1,003
    There but by the grace of God go all of us. I am so shocked and despairing. Is this the horrific and inevitable consequence of commuting on Britain's roads?

    I remember Gats as a complete nutter when it comes to mileage on his bike and someone who must have eaten like a mouse on his rare, begrudging, rest days. I always admired him for that and a lot of his "oddities" resonated strongly with my obsession for cycling.

    He was always genuine and engaging on these forums. Of course he will be missed.

    RIP.

    My most heartfelt sympathies for all his family and loved ones.
    --
    Obsessed is just a word elephants use to describe the dedicated. http://markliversedge.blogspot.com
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Dreadful news. RIP Gats and sympathy to the family.
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    Terrible news. Gats will be sorely missed by all who frequent this place.

    My thoughts and best wishes go out to his family at what must be a very difficult time :(
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  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    very sad news indeed. rip gats.

    his mileage was phenomenal. keep pedalling old chap.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Didnt know him BUT always sad when a fellow of the same group passes, RIP Man RIP !
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    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

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  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    Terrible news. My condolences to family and friends.

    His commitment to the sport (those mileages!) was an inspiration.

    He will be missed.
  • pdstsp
    pdstsp Posts: 1,264
    Just terrible news - so very sad.
  • jellybellywmb
    jellybellywmb Posts: 1,379
    Very sad loss of a truly dedicated cyclist.
    Heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends, R(ide) In Peace Gats.
    "BEER" Proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy
  • Captain Fagor
    Captain Fagor Posts: 739
    Very saddened to read this news.

    I always meant to ask if that tatooed forearm avatar was actually his forearm.

    Rest In Peace.
  • canada16
    canada16 Posts: 2,360
    I didnt know you or speak to you, but every cyclist is a friend.

    I commute everyday and we all do it, not because we cant afford a car or we are enviroment friendly but because we love it!

    He died doing what he loved, and im sure his loved ones could find some comfort in that.

    Rest in peace bud.
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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    Likewise I never knew the guy but it's terrible news. Every time someone posts on here to say they've had an accident it reminds us how vulnerable we are.

    My thoughts are with his family.

    Rest in peace, Gats 8)
  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
    My condolances to the family , girlfriend, and all those who knew Gats, an outstanding forum member. A real tragedy, and so near christmas. He died while cycling, the hobby that he loved, if thats any consolation. R.i.p. man Ademort
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  • xover_runner
    xover_runner Posts: 228
    A tragic waste of life. RIP.
  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    very sorry to hear this tragic news. My sincere condolances to his girlfriend,family and friends .Perhaps we could consider keeping this thread as a permanent tribute to Mark on the forum
  • TheGreatGatsby
    TheGreatGatsby Posts: 818
    Hi everyone my name is Ellie

    i am Mark's girlfriend. i just wanted to say thank you for all you kind words. He really was a crazy nut when it came to riding - but it was the bike that kept him sane. and he couldn't live without it.

    and yes that is his forearm. It reads 'Livestrong'

    i now have to try and do just that.
  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    I didnt know him but he always sounded like someone who enjoyed life and tried to wring as much out of it as he could. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Gats.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    That's such horrendous news, all my sympathies to Gatsby's girlfriend, family and friends.

    Gatsby always made me laugh, posting details of 4 hour rides at 8.30 in the morning after he'd returned from an outing. He'll be missed.
  • sithebike
    sithebike Posts: 213
    I really cant believe this terrible news.
    Gats was clearly completely bonkers about riding, I used to love reading his 4 hour ride reports BEFORE I went out!!!
    My heart felt thoughts go out Ellie, family and friends at this tragic time.

    R.I.P Gats.
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    I'm in shock!!!

    I chatted with him a few times on here.

    You will be missed.

    My heart felt condolences to his family and friends.

    R.I.P Gats

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