PanoIgano
Fat Chance Fan
Don't know John but it saddens me to hear of these news.
His Bonty looks amazing and he seems to have had a big influence in the UK scene leaving behind quite of legacy.
Some more sad news, I'm afraid
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His Bonty looks amazing and he seems to have had a big influence in the UK scene leaving behind quite of legacy.
noteeth
Dirt Disciple
Very sorry to hear this.
As others have said, John's writing had a major and lasting influence... it was part of why my friends and I used to smuggle MBUK into school lessons... daydreaming about epic rides (& upgrades beyond the reach of our saturday jobs) or else arguing about whether you could run Rock Shox and Flexstems at the same time. And without doubt, why I've ended up owning so many steel mountain bikes over the years (including more than a few Bontys...).
Thanks John. Best wishes to you.
As others have said, John's writing had a major and lasting influence... it was part of why my friends and I used to smuggle MBUK into school lessons... daydreaming about epic rides (& upgrades beyond the reach of our saturday jobs) or else arguing about whether you could run Rock Shox and Flexstems at the same time. And without doubt, why I've ended up owning so many steel mountain bikes over the years (including more than a few Bontys...).
Thanks John. Best wishes to you.
trailwright
GT Fan
Like everyone else I am saddened to hear this and wish John a peaceful remaining few months. MBUK and John's contribution to the early scene here in the UK was a large part of the excitement of being a late teenage mountain bike obsessive. It's hard to believe it's over 30 years ago now but what a time to have been a part of. Thank you John for being a piece of that.
John Stevenson
Dirt Disciple
Too kind, but if mountain biking took over your life and finances, I'm not copping the blame
John Stevenson
Dirt Disciple
Thank you! They were amazing days. We had no idea what we were doing organising races, racing and doing a magazine, but we did it anyway.
John Stevenson
Dirt Disciple
I wrote quite a few product reviews, but Nigel Jackson and then Steve Worland were the main bike testers.
Thanks for the kind words!
John Stevenson
Dirt Disciple
Amazing! I have to memory of that photoshoot at all, but the photographer Tony F Nolan was a legend in Sydney surfing and mountain biking circles.
John Stevenson
Dirt Disciple
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Sorry I can't reply to them all, but it's just lovely to hear how many people blame me in part for their mountain bike addiction
This cancer thing is very very odd. Aside from often being unusually tired, I feel pretty normal. I can still ride, though I've wussed out and gone electric-assist. I have a collection of scars that will win me pretty much any healed-wound willy-waving contest and I'm generally keeping cheerful thanks to being looked after by my amazing wife Caroline and entertained by our collection of daft dogs.
Someone said they wanted to buy me a pint. If anyone else feels that way, I'm in Cambridge these days, so if you happen to be in these parts, drop me a line.
This cancer thing is very very odd. Aside from often being unusually tired, I feel pretty normal. I can still ride, though I've wussed out and gone electric-assist. I have a collection of scars that will win me pretty much any healed-wound willy-waving contest and I'm generally keeping cheerful thanks to being looked after by my amazing wife Caroline and entertained by our collection of daft dogs.
Someone said they wanted to buy me a pint. If anyone else feels that way, I'm in Cambridge these days, so if you happen to be in these parts, drop me a line.
minor_LEGEND
Senior Retro Guru
Lovely to hear from you on here John. All the best!
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