2009-02-05 - Rider Down/Fatality, Notting Hill Gate

incredibly sorry to hear of your terrible loss,
may she rest in peace.

excellent. count me in for the memorial ride.

as a girl who commutes on notting hill gate every day this has really made me feel so sad.

I passed last night around midnight after work and my heart was warmed when i saw the flowers and 3 ladies were looking at them saying how pretty they were.

stay strong velcro, and thanks so much for updating in the post.....

I will be there for any ride that is organized.

I will be there for any ride that is organized.

+1, when its organized make sure we all know when its down.

I am also up for any ride. If a card is being done, could it please be brought to Rollapaluza on Wednesday. I am sure that we could muster some donations then as well.

I have only just seen this. I am truly sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what you are going thru, but my thought to you and your families.

with deepest sympathy. R.I.P. Eilidh.

i don't read this forum very often but just logged on to catch up only to read this terribly sad news

my deepest sympathies to you giles, kate, and your families for your tragic loss

Deepest sympathies to Eilidh's family and friends :( Terrible news...

Tom
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Giles, I am sorry for your loss
RIP Eilidh

My heartfelt condolences, no one should have to suffer such loss. My thoughts are with you. RIP

May she rest in peace.
God bless Eilidh

Giles, I'm writing this, a complete stranger to you, with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat, so heaven only knows what you are going through. Let's hope some good comes from this tragedy.
RIP Eilidh

Shocked to say the least! Deepest condolences! That's such terrible news.

I don't know you Velcro, but I promise to be at that ride. I am really sorry for your loss, and only hope that your memories of her may be wonderful and nothing else.
My thoughts are with you.

I'm sure wherever she is now, the wind is on her back, the sun is shining and it is a beautiful day for riding. Thoughts are with you and Eilidh's family Giles. Big love.

This is a picture of Eilidh I took at a party last year, am trying to get one of her bike, it was a multi coloured Daniel Salmon from France. Sorry if this picture is so big, please feel free to resize.
Giles

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ahh jesus, only just read this thread, gave me one of those horrible body wobble things. really really sorry to hear of your loss. thoughts are with you and all that knew her!

I can't imagine what you must be going through Giles but I hope that everyone's messages here bring some sort of comfort to you.

I'm almost scared to write anything in case it's deemed too shallow. But I honestly believe a ride could provide some sort of lasting legacy: ramming home the message to drivers of their responsibilities to other road users - but also reminding us that while taking to the road each day brings us such immense fun, some people have paid too high a price for that fun. It's at times like these that I honestly feel like giving up riding in London altogether. But then I always know I'll probably carry on.

I live in Camden and go to Ken High Street each day - I'd like to think Eilidh's and my paths crossed at some time.

Very sorry to hear about this. I don't often get teary-eyed.

Just found this from the other thread.
Awful awful news.
My thoughts are with you and family Velcro.

deepest sympathys so sorry to hear this

dear giles, kate, and all of Eilidhs family and friends..
I have only just read this thread and am truly shocked to hear this incredibly sad news.
I also work in Notting Hill and i remember on occasion chatting to this very sweet girl whilst riding along the gate on the way to work. We'd talk about the traffic, the weather and of course deep v rims. We were complete strangers but its those moments of shared experience that makes London the fantastic city that it is.
We all love cycling and this forum is absolutely wonderful in bringing a community together. I believe that when it is appropriate, we would all wish to pay our respects collectively, and in a way that shows how we are thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time.

My deepest sympathies to you and all Eilidhs family and friends.

Richard

Giles, your strength is truely inspirational. I didn't know Eilidh but my thoughts are with you, her and her family/friends. Stay strong!

it only takes a degree of separation

for there to be a brotherhood

a sisterhood

a shared understanding

each and every day

we take our lives in our hands

and we love every minute of it

until this moment comes

with the sickening recognition

that one of us is gone

Bless you Eilidh

I know how much you loved

riding that bike darlin

I'll be lighting a candle for you tomorrow

I'll say a little prayer

buddha