A full tribute for Don (left) will appear here in the very near future. In the meantime here are tributes from the membership so far…
Steve L:
Great memories of riding with Don in the early days of the Club. He always had time to encourage and give advice to new members.
RIP Don🚴🏽♂️
Teresa T:
I second that. He was always encouraging me when I started, a true gentleman. Sad to hear this news.
Ian M:
Very sad news. On my first ride with the Wheelers I was chaperoned by Don back in 2011 and I couldn’t believe he was 75 or 76 at the time and still riding a bike! One of the originals and will be missed 😢
Robin S:
So sorry to hear this news. Don was such a lovely man and will be missed by so many. On our rides he’d help anyone who needed encouragement or advice. A legend in his own time who opened up the small lanes of Cornwall for us all. May his work live on.
Dale S:
Sad news, Don was certainly one of the good guys. Enjoyed his company both riding and Marshaling.
Fred P:
Oh very very sad he was a great mentor
Phil S:
Happy days!
An Equinox ride from 2012.
Don is second from the left.
A wonderful guy, we will miss him greatly
Dean E:
My first ride with the Wheelers, when I was 65 was to Stithians with Denise. I walked up Halvasso hill. The next week I went to Perranporth with the main ride. As I walked up St Georges hill on way back, Don pedalled along beside me, telling me what I was doing wrong. He was 10 years older than me. Missed and not forgotten, Don.
Adrian H:
A true legend, a sad loss.
Simon J:
A fit looking Mr Gunner at the start of a 100km audax from Connor Downs in 2012, with ‘Lance’ and George Need. A sad loss. It would be good to see a tribute to his cycling life.