Cliffhanger. Who's going?

[Duke girl]

I cant stop crying over this. He will be sadly missed by so many and he was 1 hell of a great person to know.
RIP my friend and may you ride free in the sky above us.
Such a very very sad day indeed.

[Deano]

It is with a very heavy heart that I post these news.

The Cliff Hanger Committee chairperson has asked me to post this, and the next of kin have been notified.

Today's event ended with a fatality.

A fatality is always a tragedy, but I am extremely sad to advise that Malcolm Foster (et al) lost his life today after losing control of his bike and running off the road.

I am heartened by reports that his passing was instant and he did not suffer in any way.

It's not much of a consolation, but Malcolm really loved competing at the cliff hanger - I'm almost sure it was his favourite race meeting.

While I believe that Malcolm did this event for the pure fun of it, I understand that he had bettered his best time today, and I trust that he was very happy and on top of the world before his last run.

I will personally miss you at the track Malcolm, particularly Wanganui where we used to pit beside you.

You were an extremely great guy, a true gentleman who never had a bad word to say about anyone.

I hope that you are riding your big red Ducati in the great hill climb in the sky mate.

RIP and my sincerest condolences to your family.

[DJSin]

RIP

He was a great guy and will be missed

My thoughts are with his family

[Gone Burger]

RIP Malcolm.

Thoughts are with his family and friends tonight as they begin to grieve.

[ktm]

Oh FUCK!!! He gave me a wave from the start line yesterday when I went for a look. RIP Malcolm, I will miss you.

[Foxzee]

Thanks Deano, I'm sure we all realise that this would not have been easy for you to release.

RIP..thoughts to family and all involved.

[James Deuce]

Shit. I enjoyed Malcolm's company tremendously and he will be missed at work on Monday.

[sil3nt]

Was he an active KB'er?

[ecko_nzed]

RIP Malcolm.

Thoughts are with his family and friends tonight as they begin to grieve.

+ 1, gutted to hear

[Crasherfromwayback]

Very sad news indeed. He was a really nice guy and always a pleasure to deal with.

R.I.P mate.

[James Deuce]

Was he an active KB'er?

Yes. Just very quiet and only an occasional poster. A VERY nice man with a real passion for all things Ducati.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...enior+Citizens

[madmal64]

A very sad loss. RIP Malcolm. A real nice guy.

[Mooch]

Bloody nice guy and sadly missed. Condolances to his family that he leaves behind. He is a total gentleman !

He was the sort of guy that was kind enough to offer to take me and my bike home when I came off on the Cliffhanger a couple of years back and the use of his tools to tidy the bike up. We also shared the 750cc Ducati passion.

[MD]

Well said Dean, kind words and so true, Malcolm only ever had kind words to say about anyone.

Hard to believe I spoke briefly with Malcolm at the lunch break today. He sure did love his Ducatis and racing.

In 2004 a 19 y.o. KBer died near Gladstone (Sam/Flyin). He was a Tawa person so I gathered any Riders I could find in the burb to get together a few days later at the Roundabout Pub. Malcolm and his two Sons came along. Often saw him or one of the Boys riding in/out of Tawa.

RIP Malcolm. You were a true gentleman and sadly missed. Kind thoughts for your family.

[lukemillar]

Really gutted to hear this. My thoughts go out to Malcolm's family