RIP Dave Creasy

This hits hard.

As Clive says, without people like Dave grass-roots cycling would die and specifically without Dave's dedication Herne Hill may not be open at all.

Since coming back to track cycling in my mid twenties I've raced around 15 seasons at HH, Dave was ALWAYS there. There is so much I learnt from him, not in direct conversation, or with much frequency, but quick words, suggestions and snippets of info here and there and they were always right, always valuable and unforgettable.

For everything he's put into our sport I hope he gets the memorial he deserves in the form of an annual race at a major event....or something similar.

Thanks for everything Dave.

Perhaps a new building at HH named after him. That would be a fitting tribute and would mean that HH had survived.

RIP Dave.

Ive only been going to HH 2 years, but its hard to imagine the place without him there.

Very saddened by this news.

Herne Hill - The Dave Creasy Velodrome

Dave taught me how to ride the track many many years ago now and since then has provided regular, invaluable advice on almost every aspect of my bike and my riding. "Dave's whistle training" will be a regular feature of Saturday morning training sessions, I assure you.

Count me in for a contribution to any forum tribute.

It's going to be weird riding at the track next season without him there, keeping an eye out on everything that's going on.

sad sad news.
Herne Hill will never be the same without you.
rest in peace, Dave.

Herne Hill - The Dave Creasy Velodrome

Exactly what i was thinking, in real terms more deserving than The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome

such a shame.

RIP Dave.

Herne Hill wont be the same without your jangleing keys.

sad news. i imagine anyone who attended HH was aware pretty quickly that he was the guvnor. rip mr creasy. lovely photo winston.

sad news.

RIP

Rest in peace Mr Creasy, you will be terribly missed in the cycling world...
Loic

Gentleman, legend, we'll miss you Dave.

:( RIP Dave..

Still rocking from this news... :[

We're in contact with the family and will let everyone know what arrangements are being made as soon as we know.

RIP Dave, the track won't be the same at all. really sad to learn of this. I'll remember Dave as the sage at the sideline giving advice when I'd get dropped from the bunch.

i was only just thinking of him yesterday, too. because i was riding no handed across the bridge from uni.

Some wonderful tributes here from people who knew him well.

RIP dave, Hern hill will not be the same.

Sad news, Dave was a stalwart regular figure at Herne Hill I bet when the wind blows you'll still hear him shouting orders at errant riders.

"Young man!!!" :]

VCL/Herne Hill's tribute.

http://www.hernehillvelodrome.com/dave-creasy-passes-away

There's a few nicked photos, if anyone want's to let me know I'll gladly credit on flickr.

Dave’s funeral will take place on the Tuesday 4th January 2011 at 3pm at Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD

thanks jc