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On behalf of all at TTwebsite I take this opportunity to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Gavin at this very sad time.


Malcolm

Sadly, some dreadful breaking news concerning Gavin. He has passed away in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast as a result of the serious injuries he sustained after the incident at Lougher's during the Dundrod 150 Challenge race. My sincere condolences to his partner Hannah & family, and all his colleagues & friends both in and out of the road racing paddock. May he rest peacefully.

I was not able respond to this post whilst on the Island. Couldn't log in with my iphone.
I am devastated at the news that Gavin lost his fight for life. What a lovely bloke. You would be hard pushed to find anyone with a bad word for Gav. Chirpy, effervescent, kind and considerate, just an all round decent bloke, and a loving husband, and Dad. I want to remember him as he was at Scarborough. Winning! We had a fantastic weekend there in July........seems like just a few days ago. His beautiful daughter came with him, and we looked after her whilst he was riding. She was SO proud of her Dad, and I feel utterly heartbroken for her and her Mum.
This sport of ours is cruel at times, and this was a really tough one for me, and it will take a long time to get over it.
I rode his bike in practice at the Classic TT for one lap, and I was very privileged to do so.
Gav, I was proud to know you, I valued our friendship, and I still can't believe that I will never see you again.
Rest in peace.