RIP Fallen Biker (21 July)

[Lou Girardin]

Just want to say, isn't weird how most of us have never met this fellow and all of a sudden it feels like you have lost an arm or a leg. The biking fraternity is so close that when a rider goes down for good, it hurts real bad and brings a tear to the eye.

You don't get this with a group of cagers. Empathy is deep amongst bikers and it's a good thing in this age of machoism.

A case of 'there but for the grace of God'.
We realise it can happen to us.

[babyB]

tis sad to hear, RIP biker
condolences to thoses concerned

Dear Lord,
A word, if I may
I suppose one could say
This constitutes
An attempt to pray
Neither selfishness nor greed
Rather, a heartfelt need
For Asphalt Angels
To intercede

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[froggyfrenchman]

RIP fallen biker.

Take it easy out there guys, enjoy the thrill of the ride, and enjoy the thrill of knowing you can do it again tomorow

[Grahameeboy]

tis sad to hear, RIP biker
condolences to thoses concerned

Dear Lord,
A word, if I may
I suppose one could say
This constitutes
An attempt to pray
Neither selfishness nor greed
Rather, a heartfelt need
For Asphalt Angels
To intercede

fficeffice" />>>

Nice touch...................................

[notme]

Rode past there just after they had blocked off the road, wanted to know the details, knowing a couple of guys out east on bikes. Asked the police what bike it was, but she didn’t know. Talked to her about what happened, she was understandably vague. All I heard her say was that it could have been a yellow or blue bike, but she wasn’t at all certain, she was more certain that it was a "sports type" bike.

Sorry to hear, it’s close to home when anybody gets hurt, but when it happens on your neighborhood…

Condolences to the family, my thoughts are with you.

I had just left home (Botany) when this alert got emailed.....thanks to those who PM'd and txt'd.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.....makes you think a bit when it's this close to home.

[McJim]

My sincere condolences to those he left behind - Rest in Peace Steve - In my heart I truly wish these things never happened to anyone. This happened about 300 metres from my home - police were still there around 8:30pm last night blocking Botany Road when I went out on my bike - I had hoped it was a burst water main, came back in from the ride and read this post last night - gave the wife and kids a big hug - deeply saddened - as someone already said, "There but for the grace of God...."

[apteryx_haasti]

RIP fallen biker.

Take it easy out there guys, enjoy the thrill of the ride, and enjoy the thrill of knowing you can do it again tomorow

That's good advice, froggyfrenchman.

RIP biker - condolences to all who knew you

[Macktheknife]

I knew the guy, he had a ZX10 and a VRod, most likely he was on the ZX10 as it was an insane bike. RIP Steve

RIP and condolences to family and friends of steve.
Please pay attention folks we dont want to have a KB funeral anytime soon.

[Titanium]

I know the area well, lived in Golflands for 3 years.....

RIP.

That Botany / Mill house intersection is a piece of work.

[98tls]

RIP.....thoughts go out to the family.

[Street Gerbil]

...whoever you are.

[onearmedbandit]

RIP Steve. Take it easy out there everyone, have fun, but come home after.

[u4ea]

sad........RIP

[Scorpygirl]

RIP Steve. Not nice to hear about another biker going to the great highway in the sky. Condolences, love and prayers to family and friends.

[Edbear]

Always sad to hear and we all feel for his family. Keep us posted if anyone can confirm the details. Someone said he'd just done a wheelie? Makes us think about when and where we have our fun - too many risks to be casual in traffic. Can't judge him without knowing the facts of course but one must be on full alert in city traffic these days and even then we can be taken out as more than a few on here can testify! Condolences to those affected.