As riders we naturally post about things close to our hearts but it's too easy to forget that without the guys in orange we wouldn't be out there at all. I have great admiration for their dedication and fortitude, out there in all weathers and ever ready to pick up the pieces. It is especially sad when their "relatively safe" position goes wrong and a tragedy such as this happens.

RIP Paul, I am grateful to you and your colleagues and my thoughts are with your family.