Goodbye Vern (aka Kaya) you will be missed

[slmracing]

What an inspiration Uncle Vern was, always smiling, always positive, we had some great rides over the years, one of his best sayings, as he passed you downhill, on a rigid bike with bald tyres 'let off the brakes, speed is your friend'

You will be missed by so many Vern

 

[FluffyChicken]

I've not managed to get up and see him for some time, but he started me riding in the bigger groups always putting on a good ride helping anyone that needed it, of course with a steep uphill after lunch or a quick refresher of Sloe Gin.

Rest in peace Vern, and let the Cropton sheep forever bleat your name.

 

[The History Man]

Spent a couple of hours on the beach with our dogs last summer. Talking about everything and nothing. We were near neighbours in Retrobike terms. But his powered ride was a thing of er, amazement. Well my actual neighbours thought so!

A thoroughly decent philosophical guy.

 

[Uncle Monty]

Sad to hear this. I met Vern many years back on a North Yorks National Ride.
RIP Kaya and my thoughts are with your friends and family.

Chris.

 

[jimo746]

So sorry to hear this sad news, Vern was a cool dude, he will be missed by many.

 

[DynaCol]

Agree with all that's been said, very sad news. Was fortunate enough to ride with him a few years ago on one of the MacRetro gatherings at Glentress, Just a thoroughly nice chap with a big personality.

 

[saltyman]

RIP pal