Tributes to Uncle B

**merv** · 3rd December 2006, 18:35

Stoney do you know what happened yet? You say he died in Masterton so was this an intersection crash or was it in fact out in the country it happened?

I can only agree with what everyone has said Bruce was a top bloke and will be greatly missed.

RIP UncleB.

This was one of the great newbie ride Bruce organised http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=23838

Bruce in a rather eerie shot at the top of the hill in that set http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...9&d=1138506495

**sanchez** · 3rd December 2006, 18:36

I have a beer and some springsteen, seems more or less appropriate.

Was looking foward to meeting him at some point.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd December 2006, 18:40

I cant believe your gone Bruce, RIP. Bruce was an awesome guy who was there for everyone regardless of nothing. Bruce was there with me when I had my first accident he kept encouraging me to ride even when I wanted to give up. Thankyou for every thing Bruce, im gonna miss you man!!

**judecatmad** · 3rd December 2006, 18:47

Christ.....I heard about the accident earlier today but I didn't know how serious it had been until I logged on just now.

I didn't know Uncle B but I've read many of his posts and losing him is going to leave such a gaping hole in many, many lives.

Rest in Peace Uncle B - my thoughts are with those who love you.

A black weekend indeed

**jonbuoy** · 3rd December 2006, 18:49

I never met any of the people involved but sorry to hear about it anyway.

**jumma** · 3rd December 2006, 18:53

What terrible news. Unfortunately never met Bruce, but saw first hand what a good guy he was when he sacrificed his ride to collect his car and trailer and pick up someone elses broken down bike.

Rest in peace mate.

**quickbuck** · 3rd December 2006, 19:00

Holy Sheep Stuff!!

RIP UncleB.

Condolences to your family and friends too.

As for questioning if I should continue to ride bikes? (And for those who are).

Well the way I see it, UncleB, loosebruce, and dss3 lived their lives on bikes, and would never dream of denying us the pleasure of riding in life. So I am sure they are still wanting us to ride now, and they will continue to ride with us.

Just take it easy for a while, and make sure your heads are clear.

**riffer** · 3rd December 2006, 19:01

I don't even know what I can say now. Bad enough with Bruce and Daryl, but this one hits hard ...

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**Southmotian** · 3rd December 2006, 19:09

I have riden on many occasions with Bruce and he was a real inspiration right from my first group rides in Wellington.

He was always such a smooth, confident and controlled rider and someone who you would never see pulling a cringe-worthy maneuver. He was extremely competant but would always volunteer to be the tail rider if there were new riders in the group and never complained about it. Friendly to everyone and would help anyone who needed it. A great source of advice but only if the person wanted it. Generally awesome guy, the kind which is in the minority that give bikers a good name.

I cannot believe this has happened to Bruce of all people. RIP!

**jtzzr** · 3rd December 2006, 19:09

Gutted , what a horrible weekend another man gone , When you go out for a ride ,come home and find something like this , I guess the sun wasn`t that warm after all. R.I.P uncleB (sorry I didn`t have the pleasure of meeting you) condolences to the family and friends.

**Brett** · 3rd December 2006, 19:11

So sad to ehar another biker down this weekend. RIP mate, and prayers are with the family and mates.

**VasalineWarrior** · 3rd December 2006, 19:14

Friend and mentor

Goodbye Bruce, I will miss you...

**SimJen** · 3rd December 2006, 19:17

Never met him personally but enjoyed many of his posts.
Condolences to family and friends.
Be careful out there.....

**Dreamer** · 3rd December 2006, 19:20

My first KB ride – so nervous – I’d taken my L-plate off specially and had one practice run on the motorway before hand. My GN broke down on the way to Martinborough - Bruce reconnected the battery for me. Then on a Wednesday night ride – I ran the GN out of oil at Kaitoke. Bruce road off to Caltex Rimutake to buy me some engine oil.

Since then he’s given me heaps of advice and improved my confidence. Just last week I broke the gear level off my bike and Bruce made me a home made one out of a bolt and some garden hose.

I will never forget.