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

My condolences to everyone who knew her. I am so sorry.

I've emptied the paypal account that was collecting money for the forum, and for the next few weeks it will be exclusively used for collecting any donations to go towards flowers, and everything else to the charity that velcro mentioned.

it's hard to swallow.
didn't know her, but a fellow cyclist is a friend indeed.

May You Rest In Peace.

Whenever the ride may be, I will be there.

I've emptied the paypal account that was collecting money for the forum, and for the next few weeks it will be exclusively used for collecting any donations to go towards flowers, and everything else to the charity that velcro mentioned.

Where can I find this Pay pal account?

Top right hand corner of every page.

It still says it's for the forum... but not true, every penny received for the next fortnight will go to flowers and the charity.

Further, my donation will be to cover every penny of the paypal fees to ensure that what you donate actually goes on flowers and to the charity with no paypal deductions.

got it.
money has been donated.
always have a pound or two for a cause like this.

See you in the next life.

Shit, just clicked on this and had no idea, still cant quite believe it - when i read Velcros first post it was like someone had punched me in the stomach - my thoughts and prayers are with you, and Eilidh's family, may she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you, her family and those who new her. I have never met you or her but am so sorry to hear about your loss.

r.i.p

I've only just read this thread-- can't really add anything more but to echo everyone else: sympathies and condolences to you and your's and Eilidh's families, Giles.

I'll be there for the ride.

thats fucked up. i was very shocked and sad to read the rider died. that will make me think

my condolences to all involved

Deepest condolences. Like many others I don't know Eilidh, but our paths most likely crossed on the road somewhere. Step lightly, stay free.... RIP

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To (Velcro?) Giles

I just wanted to send you a message after reading about your tragic loss. You, her friends and Eilidh's family must be in pieces.
I have only been riding for a year and have have a few close calls and my friends also seem to be in the firing line now and again.
I joined the Addiscombe Cycling club at the start of last year and i'm sure i'm not alone in sending you all our deepest condolences.

Marky Mark (Mark Turner)

I have just read this thread all through and would like to add my deepest condolences to Giles and to Eilidh's family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

I hope that you will all find strength together in these dark days going forward and that the light will return to your lives in time.

my thoughts are with you giles, im sorry for your loss.

Giles, so sorry to hear about what happened. love, thoughts and condolences go out to you and Eilidh's family and friends.
keep riding friend

Only just heard the news and read this thread and would like to add my deepest sympathies to you Giles, your's and Eilidh's families. RIP

Giles, I'm very sad to hear this terrible news. My sincerest sympathy to you. Eilidh, wherever you are riding, may the wind always be at your back.
FE

omg, i knew and loved eilidh and just spoke to giles... he is utterly blown away with the support, as am i

amazing

she was just brilliant - she was the life and soul of the party, and called everyone chicken!

rip eyelid

Such tragic news. I am so sorry Giles, Kate, stimpy and all of Eilidh's friends and family. I first read this thread on Friday and I couldn't seem to find the words to express how shocked and saddened it made me. Now that I've read all these messages, I really hope that some comfort can be taken in that a whole community is thinking of you.

And Thank You for letting us get involved, I didn't know Eilidh but I would really like to join the memorial ride in her honour.

Sarah x

Giles, I will definitely dust off the old Dutch bike and join you on that memorial bike ride, promise not to ride too fast though eh? Will add some pink accessories. God bless Eilidh, it is just devastating. Sending love and hugs xxxxx Leonie

my deepest sympathies...

I've only just found this thread: Velcro, I am so sorry

I was away when this happened. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and her family.

I just clicked on rider down hoping it was nothing to major.

I am so sorry that was not the case. My heart goes out to you Giles and to all of Eilidh's family and friends.

There really are no words.