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A terrible and untimely loss.
Every day, I ride through somewhere that has been improved by input from Barry. His dedication, understanding and unfailing energy were astonishing to witness.
I recall him saying with pride that an insider at either TfL or Southwark Council - I forget which - described him as a terrier, who got his teeth into an issue and just wouldn't let go. That persistence where others might have written one letter and just given up when rebuffed is what really made a difference for all of us, and I wish I had his resilience.
Not just in cycling, but in envirnmental issues generally, he was a source of ideas, inspiration and, most of all, action.
The best tribute to Barry would be to keep riding. And nothing less would do.