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UK Rippers Ben Ineson and Tom Rodgers RIP

Posted: Jan 15, 2009

Apologies to bring you such bad news.

Just heard from a friend that Ben Ineson and Tom Rodgers were killed yesterday in a car crash. These two were the life and soul of every race here in the U.K, this is a very sad day indeed for Mountainbiking.

Ben Ineson and Tom Rodgers were the real deal. They like you, lived to ride and ride they did. Not only were these two the main characters who entertained you whilst in the queue at the uplift. They could both ride a bike and I mean ride a bike.

Ben Ineson

Ben Ineson


Signed up to ride for Astrix Europe in 2009 Ben was indeed destined for big things.

I wasn't lieing when I said these guys could ride a bike

I wasn't lieing when I said these guys could ride a bike

NPS Winner!

NPS Winner!


Already racing in the Elite Category at the NPS (He was in a UCI trade team) and still a junior he would still land himself inside the top ten! He was also making waves at the World Cup series. If he wasn't racing I'm sure he would have been a catwalk model.

Scottish Winter Series

Scottish Winter Series


Tom Rodgers was just back from New Zealand, cutting his trip short so he could get into training here in the cold and wet U.K and ride even more than chill out on the beach in NZ. He raced in the Expert category and was a top ten finisher and on his way into the Elite top flight.

Tom worked and rode for All Terrain Cycles and had a huge infectious smile and laugh. He lived for riding his bike and enjoyed life to the full, that is the way he ran it.

Leaning her over

Leaning her over


RIP Guys..
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339 Comments

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flag cowieuk (Jan 15, 2009 at 7:52)
That's sad. Never met them but I've seen the ATC guys at SDA's. RIP to the both of them.
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flag bbakus (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:07)
Lucky these guys had a great friend superfly which wrote that sad news. I hope my friends will also write message like this if something goes wrong with my. Rest in peace guys. Condolence to their mothers and fathers. Life is brutalFrown
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flag bisk (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:18)
RIP guys... RIP as hard as you did on the downhill tracks..you'll be missed.
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flag Jojojof (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:25)
Though i hadn't met them or knew too much about them i did know they were some skilled riders and they will be missed

RIP Guys you will forever be remembered by all Mountainbikers
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flag raveglia (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:30)
My thoughts are with their nearest and dearest. Ride in heaven, fellas.
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flag orly101 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:37)
this is such shit news
2 great and young riders cut downso tragically
they realy will be missed
RIP dudes Frown
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flag king111 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:18)
RIP guys! It's a very sad news;(
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flag whitetux (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:45)
apparently (found this on southerndownhill.co.uk) that ben died on the impact and tom hugged him till he died minutes later. Just shows the freiendship they shared
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flag HarryIsGod (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:51)
thats gonna be weird not seeing them at the races, i didnt speak to them or anything but like we always see the bright blue and white flying down, r.i.p
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flag marksi (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:53)
Yeah i read that too man. Frown
Hope their ripping it up, up there! Salute xx
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flag jono21 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:53)
i cannot beleive it, its sickening to here this news, i cant begin to imagine what their parents are going through and it seems like such a waste of amazing talent. its disturbing to here that one hugged the other till he died. i hope they rest in peace tom and ben.
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flag whitetux (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:00)
im sorry to start an argument, but hardly disturbing, he must've been so upset and was about to die himself. they were like best friends you know
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flag jono21 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:07)
wow u aint starting an argument, i just didnt want to here that . never new they were that gooda friends.
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flag raveglia (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:10)
i've got my own opinions on that too but let's leave it there. this isn't the time or the place.
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flag jammyboy366 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:29)
Yeah, not the time nor the place.

RIP. They were some of the best riders on the DH circuit, and so young as well. They could have been huge, Ineson showed talent the excelled over some of the pro's. Such a loss of talent, but as many people have already said, dont just RIP, but bloody RIP it up up there as well!
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flag steezemaster (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:24)
I am sorry for the loss, ride on.
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flag goochie-mtb-4life (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:05)
Really sad when fellow bikers pass away, sounds like they were awesome blokes and great riders. RIP shredders.
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flag HUMMERTM (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:06)
R.I.P. never met these guys but its a huge tragedy too hear of ridders so skilled and refined in the sport pass away like this i think there should be a minutes silent devoted im giving mine
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flag avery25 (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:08)
RIP, hope there's some sick DH tracks in heaven
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flag feds (Jan 15, 2009 at 19:10)
RIP it up in heaven boys. Condolences to their families and friends.
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flag freeflyforlife (Jan 15, 2009 at 19:12)
I sure wish i had seen these guys, sound like great riders and people. RIP and my thoughts are with the famiy.
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flag sam-davies (Jan 15, 2009 at 23:36)
They lived fast but died too young.
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flag samgf1993 (Jan 16, 2009 at 2:59)
I was having a bike delivered by 1 of the sponsers, when I rang thm up to ask were it was I found out the day it happened, I am really sorry guys, you will be missed. We should devote a race to these guys or something..... what a buch of lads. RIP
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flag PIRAT (Jan 16, 2009 at 10:14)
R.I.P
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flag johnston2007 (Jan 16, 2009 at 12:20)
You'll be missed lads...RIP x
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flag fugrus (Jan 16, 2009 at 13:36)
i remember the first time i really saw ben was when i was in an uplift truck at dunkeld and his mum walked to the door of the uplift trucks and started shouting for him he was like "what" she turned around and went u for got ur gloves and evry one around him laffed then some senior behind me said "i'd have to give up racing if tht happened to me" som1 else said "it would take alot for him to do tht."
its so tragic it had to be like this
R.I.P
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flag norcotorrent04 (Jan 18, 2009 at 5:11)
man that brought a tear to my eye such a sad thing to hear.

it makes you realise though how short life can be and how vunerable we all are
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flag bever-lover (Jan 20, 2009 at 6:57)
these guys were ace. used to talk to tom in the shop for hours on end. RIP.
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flag madishmandan (Jan 20, 2009 at 13:56)
R.I.P xxx
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flag madishmandan (Jan 20, 2009 at 14:36)
The sport of downhill mountain biking his been robbed of two rising stars with their death in a car crash.

Tom Rodgers, 21, from Langcliffe, and his friend 18 year-old Ben Ineson, from Selside, died when their Peugeot 306 crashed into a wall and hedge on the A65 near Long Preston on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr Rodgers, who had worked for All Terrain Cycles both at its original shop in Cross Hills and then in Saltaire for over four years, was the 2007 Senior English Champion.

This year he was was riding for the All Terrain Cycles team in the elite division and had just returned from New Zealand where he had been competing.

His younger brother, Ben, 18, also a downhill racer, is still out there.

His parents, teachers Keith and Sue, are understood to be working abroad on a two-year contract.They last saw their boys at Christmas time before they set off abroad.

Work colleagues at Salts Mill were still in a state of disbelief today at the death of their "full on and unforgettable" friend.

All Terrain Cycles boss Tony Booth said today:" It is horrendous. Two of their friends here have been up to the site already to pay their respects.

"Tom was such a full-on person, full of life. He lived for racing - everything was about bikes.

"He was a very good worker and ran the race team. He was very keen and enthusiastic – such a bubbly full-on character. You’d not forget him if you met him.

"Tom had been due to be in work today and when he failed to arrive with us by 9.30am we thought it was unusual. We tried to ring his telephone but got nowhere.

"Tom had curtailed his New Zealand trip and was not actually due to come back until March to start the new season."

It was Tom’s dedication which helped forge the team’s success.

"All the momentum and enthusiasm came from Tom," said Mr Booth Ben too had been a member of the team last year and there was talk about him getting semi-sponsorship this year and was looking for a new team.

The youngest of four children, Ben was the son of Sally and Mick Ineson and was ranked number one in the junior section of British Cycling’s Downhill Mountainbike Championship.

Last summer he competed in Canada and Slovenia as well as in the UCI World Cup at Fort William, Scotland.

"This is a big loss to the sport and to everyone who knew them both," said Mr Booth.

He said they were still considering how to progress with the team next year but he believed the two friends would want them to carry on.

North Yorkshire police are appealing for witnesses. They said the pair had been in a red Peugeot 306 car which came off the road crashed into a wall and hedge.

It is understood the car had been travelling away from Settle when the accident happened near Mearbeck – between Settle and Long Preston – at 1.30pm on Wednesday.

All three emergency services attended and the two men – who were cut from the wreckage by firefighters from Settle and Bentham – were pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for more than four hours and local diversions were put into place.

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the car beforehand. Those who can help should contact Traffic Constable Mark Tiffany at Skipton’s road policing unit on 0845 6060 247.
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flag nickperryman711 (Feb 26, 2009 at 0:20)
R.I.P guys
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flag whitetux (Jan 15, 2009 at 8:16)
RIP tom and ben, we'll miss them from the races
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flag fortune (Jan 15, 2009 at 8:29)
R.I.P such a tragic loss.
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flag grahamc (Jan 15, 2009 at 8:48)
Such a shame, obviously destined for great things. rip
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flag andrewfoggo (Jan 15, 2009 at 9:11)
sad to hear this.
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flag jammyboy366 (Jan 15, 2009 at 9:18)
i remember seeing Tom win the caersws cup for his category, and take the top time, awesome rider! RIP
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flag ruckusflow (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:02)
Very sad news indeed, i met tom at Ae last year doing some camera footage, to say he was a very affable young man, such a waste of young talent, my thoughts go to both families and friends.
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flag Vatanen (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:09)
R.I.P.
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flag christofneuvelle (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
my m8s got bens old bike
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flag carboy (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:13)
None cares.
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flag pete-w-1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:18)
exactly

no one cares about if you have his bike right now.
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flag olynch (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:24)
I dont think he had the intension of being rude, just expressing (i hope) how shocked he is because his m8 would have some sort of connection with thoughs two.
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flag pete-w-1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:29)
i read it wrong as well i thought he said that he had the bike not his mate
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flag christofneuvelle (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:47)
i'm gona get my m8 to treat tht bike now with more respect than he already does!! and i was jus expressing

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2685361/

tht my m8s bike

and also RIP lads
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flag pete-w-1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:48)
ah right

sorry for having a bit of a go at you
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flag christofneuvelle (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:53)
didnt; at all mean any disrespect with my first comment sorry if does sound disrespectful..
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flag phunkt (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:11)
r.i.p
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flag joeofhamsterley (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:13)
R.I.P guys . all thoughts to familys n friends
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flag carboy (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:13)
Rip boys
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flag balfa23 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:13)
R.I.P.
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flag special-boy (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:15)
that really sucks. two great riders.
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flag milanboy1986 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:16)
RIP you excellent riders!
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flag olynch (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:17)
f*ck, thats really sad news. So bad how someone within our downhill community just goes like that, also at such a young age.
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flag Simmo5 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:17)
How terrible- R.I.P
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flag enduro06 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:19)
Rest in peace boys. I hope they build some trails for you two rippers up above...
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flag jtaylor (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:19)
RIP boys!! 2 sik riders
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flag dranoel (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:21)
Rest in peace
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flag giantrider89 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:21)
regards to the family and friends, sad to hear such great riders go down =[...RIP guys
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flag machaut (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:21)
Sorry to hear of such a tragic loss.
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flag cunning-stunt (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:23)
Horrible news. A massive shame that they were so young and had such a decent life ahead of them with big prospects. R.I.P. both of you.
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flag psychobikernick (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:24)
never saw them ride but the pics say it all about what they've contributed to the sport. RIP fellas!
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flag aslfgb (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:34)
Same here
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flag elzhasafatkona (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:26)
Never met them like but RIP..from the photos they looked very good
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flag kicksnlicks (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:27)
Sorry to hear that! It's always sad to lose fellow rider.
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flag ruckusrider (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:28)
RIP, great riders, lost but not forgotten!
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flag olidh (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:29)
sad to hear this. great riders. shame
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flag fugrus (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:31)
tht is so shit they wont be forgotten
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flag BattleDH (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:31)
R.I.P Ben and Tom
U were realy talented DH racers...
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flag rich53 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:32)
wud have been nice to have more brits in the wc's and im sure they would have made it! ride the clouds lads! R.I.P
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flag bisk (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:55)
well Ben got 24th at Schladming this year... at least he went out with a bang... awesome result the, especially for a junior
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flag radatabs (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:33)
RIP dudes they look awsome and you will be missed
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flag louis2468routier (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:35)
Whats with all this bad news today?! First the head of Bootleg canyon now these juniors!.. I send my condolences to the families, Theres two more souls goin' up to biker heaven!.. R.I.P
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flag fritzy4x (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:35)
RIP Guys you will be missed by all Frown
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flag lew8608 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:35)
rip tom and ben
awsome dh riders
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flag maurofranklim (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:36)
Really sad to hear this. RIP guys Frown
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flag mark-evans (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:37)
the uk scene is so close knit that you know or see the same faces at every event. to have 2 stolen from us in their prime is a terrible shame.
RIP boys, never forgotten, keep shredding in the skies
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flag muzzler (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:44)
NOt even in there prime yet, they could have totally gone pro and rocked the world! It really sucks when this heppend but you get people murdring and raping walking around unharmed!
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flag eblackwell (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:38)
RIP, they seemed like really talented guys
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flag elbry (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:39)
RIP guys.
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flag editor (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:40)
R.I.P. Legends !!
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flag phobospwns (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:42)
only the good die young...
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flag quert (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:45)
oh damn...i didn´t knew them but i feel sorry for their familys...what a shame that they died so young. damn!
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flag katinasd (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:48)
Rest In Peace MTB Bro's... Such sad news... condolences to the families and the UK scene.
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flag mike528 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:50)
R.I.P
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flag giantdhracer (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:51)
R.I.P. two really good rider missing now! my condolences to the family !!
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flag jayharse (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:52)
RIP! Glad they spent their years doing what they..and we all love
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flag byron1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 10:57)
When i heard this news i didnt beleive it but then i knew it wasnt a joke and my heart sunk to the bottom of my chest .. even tho i didnt know you guys i sure knew who you's were !! always pointing yous out
The mountian biking family has lost some big brothers. rest in piece
god only takes the best
my thoughts go out to family and friends
catch yous in abit
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flag fugrus (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:46)
i know wat u meen i hoped this mite be one of si patons crazy ways to stop us from driving (we all remember the helmet straps arcticle) and wot u said about the close knit ur right evry one knows evry one els really
they will be greatly missed.
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flag shacky (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:00)
lost but never forgoten guys. R.I.P
Awsome riders!
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flag xpanco (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:03)
R.I.P Frown
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flag maxeponken (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:03)
Rest in piece! so sad to hear stuff like this... Frown Hope you go to mountainbike-heaven
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flag nickelliott05 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:04)
R.I.P boys.
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flag luisferreira (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:07)
R.I.P. Frown
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flag codmaster (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:08)
RIP Guys :'[
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flag euan201191 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:09)
R.I.P guys Frown
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flag robertshaw (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:09)
R.I.P you will be mist
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flag DestroyerLWS (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:13)
RIP
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flag tedii (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:14)
R.I.P.
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flag knoxx (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:15)
Condolence for their parents, must be really hard...
They lived life at it's full, MTB is the way..
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flag konagoern (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:15)
terrible! RIP guys.....
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flag callumbikes (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:16)
RIP.
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flag thorpy93 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:19)
fuk me. so shocked to hear this. cant believe it really RIP guys
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flag callum-stevenson (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:20)
R.I.P
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flag tama (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:21)
Only Jah can rise them from their sleep, only human have this oportunity from Jah because he loves us and all his creation!
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flag mcrippa (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:40)
Word...
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flag nicolai-helius-freerider (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:22)
R.I.P BOYS
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flag fatman1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:24)
R.I.P
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flag dh-joe (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:24)
R.I.P lads Frown
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flag snook (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:27)
This sucks, RIP guys.
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flag jamesede (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:30)
god only takes the best. i remember the old race days, bringewood a while back, sat in the uplift que by you ben, was tired from laffin when i got to the top in the end

rest in peace boys, always missed, never forgotton
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flag ninjamonkey1992 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:32)
Thats so sad. RIP guys.
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flag tomuni (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:33)
R.I.P guys great riders
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flag superMHrider (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:35)
RIP guys Frown
But was the driver drunk or anything?
sorry for the family as well
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flag Parksey91 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:30)
very much doubt it. he was only dangerous on the bike.
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flag aslfgb (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:36)
Condolence to their family and friends. From what I saw, they were great riders. That's sad. RIP
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flag cylcinggabz (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:38)
this sucks so bad
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flag oliefr (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:39)
Really sad to hear this news, cant quite believe it.
My thoughts are with family and friends!
Rest in peace guys!
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flag kippernipper (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:40)
RIP lads, gone but never forgotten.
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flag SpannerDm (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:40)
RIP boys
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flag walker13 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:40)
R.I.P
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flag tobias-live2ride (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:40)
RIP what a cruel waste of talent and a horrible thing for family and friends to have to bear my condolences to them keep ripping up that downhill track in the sky
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flag davidt (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:40)
RIP....

Condolences to the families!
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flag luke999 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:43)
R.I.P watched them at the SDA's last year a real shame .... rly talented lads Frown
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flag specialgreg42 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:45)
f*ck life!!!! R.I.P angels
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flag estino (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:45)
my thoughts are with family and freinds.

RIP.
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flag andie2177 (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:47)
r.i.p its soo sad and they were such good riders Frown
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flag dhzac (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:49)
condolence to both familys and friends may god be with them all RIP BOYS They say the tracks up there are 2nd to none in the bikers heaven.
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flag a-l-e-x (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:52)
Rip in peace guys.
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flag the-truth-stewart (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:53)
Vary Sad News R.I.P.
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flag Dhutty (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:54)
Such a shame, Rip hardcore Rippers. Thoughts to thier friends and family
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flag rosslikesbikes (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:58)
R.I.P I feel very sorry for the families and it's a great loss to MTBing, i never knew either of them but it's still a great shame to hear of the loss of these to guys. Very sad.
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flag fleyt (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:59)
May them ride up there...
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flag francescopetrucci (Jan 15, 2009 at 11:59)
rip guys
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flag wrexham1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:00)
RIP guys.. My heart goes out to both families and friends.
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flag GT-ROSS (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:00)
R.I.P
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flag zaboradh (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:01)
R.I.P
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flag Deavilish (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:02)
RIP guys
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flag boadway (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:04)
Dang dude! sorry to hear! R.I.P. fellow shredders.
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flag Shuggles (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:06)
R.I.P dudes
but just think how good the riding is in heaven......
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flag muzz (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:07)
R.I.P VERY SAD TO HERE
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flag fantaman (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:08)
RIP
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flag kokaneecrankworx (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:15)
R.I.P, very unfortunate. such a sad loss, Tom rodgers was sound and worked at ATC just down the road from me. R.I.P
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flag dropking85 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:15)
RIP
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flag crazyridermtb (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:15)
R.I.P guys Frown
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flag curt272 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:20)
R.I.P Frown
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flag lalben (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:20)
R.I.P Guys Frown Always happens to the good people in life Frown
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flag wuudMTB (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:21)
R.I.P..next time im out riding im going to make sure i lay it down for these guys.
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flag towers08 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:22)
R.I.P

cant belive its true :/
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flag MichaelTurnbull (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:23)
dearly missed by all man, legends in their own little way. Loudest people at the races, that will be sorely missed

R.I.P Ben and Tom

XXXXX
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flag willman256 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:25)
i didn't know the guys but i've seen videos of them riding, major respect and such a sad loss

rest in peace guys
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flag Litzo92 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:26)
OmG... I´m shocked! A sad day for the mountainbike world! I can´t believe it. Frown

R.I.P
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flag seattlehans (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:29)
RIP
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flag KoLoEzDa4 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:29)
;(
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flag KoLoEzDa4 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:30)
R.I.P
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flag thezoggo (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:34)
R.I.P Frown
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flag Grumpy (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:35)
although i never met them, the pics say it all. what a waste of talent!
This story has sent cold shivers down my spine.

My Condolences to both their families.
R.I.P lads.
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flag fraserogden (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:38)
omg!!!!!!!!!R.I.P
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flag midgetboy123 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:39)
sorry 2 hear the bad news r.i.p fellas
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flag cronin91 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:40)
The up-lifts will never be the same, the guy's will be missed! R.I.P
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flag adam237 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:46)
R.I.P its such a shame and a waste of such good tallent.
condolences to both families and their friends.
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flag monsterluvly (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:47)
omg dudes u wer soo cool why did it have to be a car crash eh ?
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flag joshhh (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:47)
thats terrible. rip
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flag bolix4 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:49)
R.I.P LADS! i am sure they are still ripping it up where ever they are now!
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flag sk8biker95 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:52)
R.I.P guys ... keep riding even if you are in heaven
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flag lewismoore-7 (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:53)
R.I.P lads,

I hope they have WC's in heaven as use will be on that top step of the podium! Never forgotten guys!

Family and closest friends, thoughts be with you all!
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flag vanczakp (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:56)
RIP Frown
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flag bugsbike (Jan 15, 2009 at 12:58)
It truly is a sad day in the biking world. My sympothy to the family and friends of each of these two great young men. You will be missed by all
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flag cityhiller (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:00)
RIP
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flag downhill123123 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:07)
f*ckin brings a tear to my eye still cant belive it
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flag ricardoplunder (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:08)
R.I.P ... Frown
Bad new ... FrownFrownFrown
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flag camz (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:10)
Ben you looked all set to tear up the world cup scene this year !!

Tom you are just a quality guy would do any thing for anybody i owe you !


R.I.P lads im sure you will shred where ever you guys are riding just now Wink
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flag craigmclennaghan (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:11)
these boys where destined for great things Frown

R.I.P
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flag wesley-fraser (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:14)
Sorry to hear about this lose! This is a sad day for mountain biking!
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flag whatthehellmannn (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:15)
r.i.p guys
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flag flyboi (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:16)
such sad new but i can garrenty youll still be ripping it up in heaven R.I.P
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flag downhillerloz (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:16)
rip such a sad loss of life and talent makes you think how precious life is and fragile
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flag martin-kennedy (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:18)
So tragicFrown
God rest you're souls
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flag glueman0 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:22)
Sorry to that. It's always sad when one of our brotherhood dies. RIP....
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flag jayharse (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:23)
Just a Thought...but I wonder, as MTB is a very inclusive world if their families know how highly regarded they were...look at the response to this news! I'm sure it would touch the ones closest to the pair of them to know we will miss them. if anyone could sort out sending the responses from this post to them it would be a hell of a testiment!
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flag wuudMTB (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:54)
I agree..or even a memorial ride arranged.
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flag jayharse (Jan 16, 2009 at 3:33)
Fantastic idea...send the suggestion to superfly
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flag GlenerH (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:28)
Frown Rip boys
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flag DoCenT-Zmc (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:32)
Rest In Peace guys... That's so sad Frown
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flag Flopper69 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:40)
Oh Shit Thas Bad Frown R.I.P Boys Frown
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flag jakecrabtree (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:43)
very sorry to hear rip
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flag ste17 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:45)
Frown Fantastic riders with amazing ability! Keep Ripping hard brothers, i know you will be just as awesome up there!
R.I.P
My thoughts go out to the nearest and dearest.
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flag Rattsl (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:49)
that sucks terribly, i dont wanna know about that kinda stuff to be honest, rest in peace guys, you will be missed
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flag LewisTA26 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:50)
RIP Lads!
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flag Robsta (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:56)
I ve never had the pleasure of meeting them unfortunatley. But even so it makes me feel really sad to think the world has just lost two more great mountain bikers.
R.I.P guys
im sure theyd be glad to see how much everyone misses them
once again
R.I.P dudes
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flag fullbug (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:56)
promise and potential always sad to lose so early. R.I.P.
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flag josh1Mctosh (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:56)
R.I.P Bem and Tom
always looked up to you guys
you'll be missed
my thoughts go out to family and friends
x
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flag dhchris09 (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:57)
the guy were always u for a laught but were serious riders really talented
R.I.P GUYS THOUGHTS WITH ALL OF THIER FREINDS AND FAMILYS
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flag RuiSousa (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:59)
R.I.P Frown
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flag zeggster (Jan 15, 2009 at 13:59)
R.I.P Dudes
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flag keenank (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:06)
RIP guys, such a tragic story. My condolences to friends and family of Ben and Tom. Frown
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flag clarkm01 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:10)
Culross Riders send their condolancies
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flag lewy182 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:10)
so sorry to hear about this R.I.P

i hope there familys are ok at this sad time

really sad moment in mountain biking

xx.
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flag bikeobsessed (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:10)
i really don't know them, but when a fellow mtber dies, you would have to be super screwed up not to say R.I.P. "He will always be with us on the eternal ride."- unkown quote about Carey Boseker.
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flag jonnehboy (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:17)
its hard to grasp i'll never see em riding around town anymore
Ride In Peace
you will be deeply missed by all.
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flag Parksey91 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:20)
two true legends both on and of the bike. sadly missed by all. R.I.P
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flag melonhead1145 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:21)
R.I.P.
you will be missed by the mountain biking world
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flag siward (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:26)
Having a drink to you now guys. Your joining some great company on that big DH run in the sky. I hope JMC is up for a race. Surely some kind of memorial is in order for them...maybe a new section named after them at Inners or their favourite track?
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flag hisham7005 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:27)
r.i.p, that's so sad!!!
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flag jooocke (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:29)
RIP, very sad news!
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flag jakal44444 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:31)
R.I.P. guys gone but not forgotten
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flag Mike-MTB (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:33)
thats horrible! Rest in peace, you will be remembered Salute
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flag YoQuiero (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:36)
its a shame theyre gone they look fantastic they did theyre part to progress our sport
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flag crzyirishman (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:39)
They'll be shreddin in heaven for eternity. Rest in Peace
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flag CulrossRiders (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:41)
Culross Riders send their condolancies again
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flag northwestdhdad (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:47)
Sad news....tragic.....Last Light Ride is in order.........Rest In Peace.
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flag byron1 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:52)
I thought i would add another comment, which this is like a Jason McRoy times 2 situation.
rest in peace
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flag Duxes (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:55)
Pour out a little brake fluid for these soldiers! Frown

*The loss is felt through the whole MTB community.

I know my prayers go out to their friends & families, and I'm sure all of yours do as well.

1Love!!!
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flag kickasskonakid101 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:57)
R.I.P
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flag Downhiller-13 (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:57)
RIP guys
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flag idonthaveabike (Jan 15, 2009 at 14:57)
Met tom at some of the races. Real good guys.
RIP boys, will be missed.
Here is a pic I got of Tom at Gethin in May 08
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2022917/
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flag erikbrakebill (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:01)
R.I.P
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flag whizz (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:02)
love *
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flag gromhit (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:03)
R.I.P
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flag mcbon (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:13)
damnit why did they have die
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flag sgtjag (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:18)
their souls may have gone up to heaven but there spirit remains here with us
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flag dhcyc (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:19)
what a terrible loss, I feel like two close members of my real family died :/ R.I.P guy
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flag ridinkona (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:20)
sad to hear Frown RIP
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flag mwoodley (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:20)
can't believe what it must be like for the family's. It is horrible

RIP
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flag jonesym3 (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:27)
real bad news, such a shame - they look like they had promising futures. sorry to hear it has all been cut short R.I.P
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flag dtl-hartail-rider (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:28)
rip
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flag chancemtb (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:30)
sad to hear , my thoughts go to both families and friends. R.I.P.
you will be missed
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flag foxmtbing (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:34)
My condolences to friends and family. RIP
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flag Terrafire (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:38)
Too soon, RIP
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flag Gritstone (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:39)
Rest knowing you achieved and inspired.
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flag norcalassassin (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:40)
RIP
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flag johnysmad (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:45)
RIP GUYS MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. Total professionals on a bike and lived to ride. An inspiration to all
My thoughts are with their famalies and friends
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flag FrankC (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:52)
With sons with such promise and energy my thoughts are with their families and friends. The little consolation they have is that these guys lived life the way it should be lived -

"The Light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long"

You'll be forever in a lot of peoples thoughts when they're out on the tracks...RIP
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flag mtbKELSEY (Jan 15, 2009 at 15:53)
this is a sad day in the world of mountain biking, things like this no one deserves...
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flag cityhiller (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:00)
RIP

KEEP ON RIPPIN
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flag demonbiker48 (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:00)
rest in peace... terrible accident
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flag saynotohucks (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:01)
Rest in peace guys Frown
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flag mopheadmike (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:13)
Dammmmmmmmn! I feel sooo sad reading about this! R.I.P fellas
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flag biname (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:14)
RIP guys, are thoughts are with you and all ur family's!!! Frown
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flag maglor (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:15)
This is so sad, i remember seeing Tom's blue and white colours fly down the hill at last years innerleithen winter series, I'm sure they will be deeply missed, and only 2 weeks before this years innerleithen winter series too, so sad.
RIP
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flag northumberlandrider (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:19)
Its a truely saddening though to think that these guys wouldn't be with us any more, this my sound strange but I found when my dad died 3 years ago in a car crash that the real saddness really hits you when u find something that relates alot to that person, i found a book of my dads half read with a book mark in it, this too for ben and tom, just the though of there bikes sitting unridden and there talent and future wasted makes me feel so sad.
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flag northumberlandrider (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:20)
RIDE IN PEACE,
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flag hodges (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:48)
having not known these boys, its not my place to type lots, but to the families and friends out there my/our thoughts are with you. Its good to see people with such strong passions like these boys did.

To those close, its now your job to keep their memory alive!

RIP
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flag rogers12 (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:50)
R.I.P
my name is tom rogers too
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flag konarider92 (Jan 15, 2009 at 16:59)
r.i.p these guys look way to young to go.. Frown
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flag cengdog (Jan 15, 2009 at 17:10)
Sad news, the MTB community has lost some valued persons in the early stages of 2009, I hope there are none too many to follow
RIP
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flag Pininator (Jan 15, 2009 at 17:17)
Tragic. Never met or really heard much about them. Obviously, they made a big impact in a brief span of time. My condolences to all their loved ones.

The world is now short two rippers. We must ride that much harder to compensate for the loss. R.I.P.
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flag Brand-New-Hero (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:01)
Ride in peace boys.

You'll be greatly missed.

Regards to friends & family

x
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flag dannyhart (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:03)
Yeah Boys!!!!
RIP
I think it is so good that everyone comes together like this!
So many good times i had with these lads, to many to actually mention, Just racing around the world with them was so mint!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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flag sevenpoint3 (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:04)
r.i.p always sad to see good people go, i think pink bike should make there pictures pod it would be a nice gesture plus they where rippers and there pictures deserve it..
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flag twigme (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:36)
it seems like good people leave us more then bad people. RIP guys
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flag dh849 (Jan 15, 2009 at 18:50)
R.I.P you guys you will be greatly missed ride on for ever my hearts are out to your famlies
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flag greg4all2 (Jan 15, 2009 at 19:17)
R.I.P. they were a great pair of guys, all my condolences to the families of both of them, they will be missed.
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flag swolf (Jan 15, 2009 at 20:16)
RIP to them. They will be greatly missed and remembered by the DH frat.

sad day.
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flag giantzack (Jan 15, 2009 at 21:31)
i didn't know these guys or met them. BUt im still bummed. thats the good thing about the mountian bike crew we always look out for each other and when rough times come we stick togeather. Bets wishes to the famalys and friends. My heart is going out to you. Rest in peace guys.
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flag jessenickell (Jan 15, 2009 at 21:59)
Im really sorry for these kids they had a big life ahead of them
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flag HighlandDoc (Jan 15, 2009 at 22:29)
Rest in Peace brother riders. May your spirit help to guide and protect us.
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flag vova (Jan 15, 2009 at 22:35)
RIP
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flag CrayC (Jan 15, 2009 at 23:05)
Much to soon. R.I.P.
Hope they ride the holy trail.
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flag overdosekid (Jan 15, 2009 at 23:46)
R.I.P buds
everyone miss's yu
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flag retrospecs (Jan 15, 2009 at 23:58)
RIP!
Condolences to the families and friends!
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flag hardtailracer (Jan 16, 2009 at 1:01)
RIP guys burey there bikes with them so they cant keep ripping the heavens track
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flag DOIIGY (Jan 16, 2009 at 1:08)
met bens dad breifly at hamsterly seemd like a lovely guy and proud of his son that was clear as it should be my heart goes out 2 him and his family and also toms realy sad to hear this news,ever pray much but prayn for you all x
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flag ali-chapple (Jan 16, 2009 at 2:34)
RIP guys. you'll b greatly missed.
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flag RPereira (Jan 16, 2009 at 3:38)
This is the worst thing I can hear or read about. Its so depressing to find out fellow riders pass away especialy like this... :'(
Rest In Peace. I hope we will meet some day on an infinite trail Frown
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flag XCNewfie (Jan 16, 2009 at 3:56)
Thats Sad. I've seen their names few times n watched a vid jus now. True potential to make it all the way. too bad their dream couldn't be fulfilled... RIP.
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flag mattyg716 (Jan 16, 2009 at 3:59)
R.I.P lads Frown
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flag Adaw (Jan 16, 2009 at 4:20)
R.I.P
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flag marquis (Jan 16, 2009 at 4:53) (Below Threshold) show comment
these 2 and jmc,the shit of it is they were all killed on the road rip.
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flag fugrus (Jan 17, 2009 at 9:30)
that really wasnt an appropriate comment m8
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flag marquis (Jan 17, 2009 at 10:40)
i was mearly making a point that 3 very good riders have been lost,and all to road accidents.
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flag fugrus (Jan 18, 2009 at 6:04)
sorry i read ur comment rong thot it ment summit different
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flag marquis (Jan 18, 2009 at 6:15)
well i could of put it better i suppose,and sorry to the families of these great riders.
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flag ben-06-7 (Jan 16, 2009 at 5:36)
R.I.P ladsFrown thoughts go out to your families and friends
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flag biker92fr (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:19)
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flag jv86416 (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:23)
rip guys
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flag bmxer-adam (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:24)
Thats sad to hear..sounds like they used to really enjoy life and riding. R.I.P Tom and Ben.
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flag goatman (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:39)
Ride in peace lads.
Out of all this pain i hope their family and friends can find some sort of happiness knowing that they were amazing at what they did and so many people will miss them, i've got a lot of respect for the both of them.
R.I.P
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flag pinknugget (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:44)
Truly devastating news. My thoughts go out to the friends and family, and I pray that they will be able to make it through these trying times.
Ride in Peace
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flag chrisispringles (Jan 16, 2009 at 6:47)
R.I.P. lads, you will be missed.
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flag goatman (Jan 16, 2009 at 7:34)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=596489648&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=46455796249&ref=mf

similar post but a facebook group, i'm not trying to advertise
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flag fras2oo8 (Jan 16, 2009 at 7:38)
R.I.P lads you could ofve been such a great rider wait ur were already one,i wish you cold ofve became britains next top riders R.I.P
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flag jptothetree (Jan 16, 2009 at 7:47)
RIP guys, our community will miss you
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flag jack-mtb (Jan 16, 2009 at 8:10)
r.i.p guys,
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flag lewdawg (Jan 16, 2009 at 9:42)
i didn't know them but I've seen them enough in videos and heard enough stories about the banter and crazy riding they produced. feels like a huge gap has been made in the UK downhill scene and it will probably never be filled again in quite the same way.

R.I.P
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flag rosslikesbikes (Jan 16, 2009 at 10:32)
I have already commented but i want to say agin condolences to the family, the news of their deaths is so sad. It is so sad how their lives can just be ended so suddenly like that. R.I.P
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flag dannybrad (Jan 16, 2009 at 10:47)
didn't really know tom that much but he looked super fast! however, ben was an absolute legend, such a funny dude, like it says above, he made everyone laugh in the uplift queues! and such a fast rider too!

RIP GUYS! Everyone's going to miss you...
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flag greener-CHR (Jan 16, 2009 at 11:17)
RIP lads!
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flag barry-kid-001 (Jan 16, 2009 at 12:08)
R.I.P
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flag boot (Jan 16, 2009 at 12:31)
R.I.P fellows. Keep on shredding in the afterlife.
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flag commencal19 (Jan 16, 2009 at 13:05)
R.I.P dudes. Frown
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flag matthew10 (Jan 16, 2009 at 13:49)
R.I.P Guys. Im sure your still shredding up there
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flag Thomas2k8 (Jan 16, 2009 at 14:19)
i got a video in my videos for them rip ladsFrownhttp://www.pinkbike.com/video/55952/ theres the link for it rip boys xx
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flag dhmatt123 (Jan 16, 2009 at 14:51)
r.i.p boys
x
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flag afrovk (Jan 16, 2009 at 15:25)
R. I . P Frown
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flag moorhousedh (Jan 16, 2009 at 16:27)
Ben, Tom.

Can't believe youre actually gone. Racing just won't be the same without you guys there. Thanks for all the brill memories and the amazing times you gave us all. Phil is missing you guys so much.

RIP boys

From Ben and Phil
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flag bonehaed4 (Jan 16, 2009 at 17:18)
Dam never met you 2 amazing guys. Those people will take a moment of real silence for you guys i hope! R.I.P hard !
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flag bonehaed4 (Jan 16, 2009 at 17:22)
And atleast they died for something they loved
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flag d1gger (Jan 16, 2009 at 17:50)
i never met them but any fellow mountainbiker is a brother of mine, i know you boys are still shreddin up there, and never quit.
now we must all not mourn there death but instead celebrate there lives and all that they lived for, they rode for the love of the ride and raced for the love of the challenge. REST IN BEACE BOYS, and cheers to you both
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flag mtbrider71 (Jan 16, 2009 at 18:14)
RIP guys. You will be missed
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flag bikerx14 (Jan 16, 2009 at 19:13)
That's so bad, RIP guys.
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flag bong69uk (Jan 16, 2009 at 19:21)
Gutting to hear this, they sound like such sound guys,so many of u will clearly never forget them,if all of u that knew or met them keep a place in ure hearts for them,then they did not die in vain. It would have been ace to have these guys fly the scottish flag for us on the world cup circuit,now they will have to fly it for us in heaven! RIP guys!
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flag bong69uk (Jan 16, 2009 at 19:26)
Sorry british flag!
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flag ralf888 (Jan 16, 2009 at 19:30)
ride 'til the end!
RIP mates u are already part of the mtb history!
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flag doogal (Jan 16, 2009 at 23:32)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43828214529
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flag giantx1 (Jan 17, 2009 at 6:35)
never be forgoten in my mide rip guys Frown
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flag dhbikes (Jan 17, 2009 at 8:19)
I met Tom once to buy wheel's off him. See trying t catch him between practice runs. Spent all day there. Really sound guy. PIP
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flag downhillscotty (Jan 17, 2009 at 8:46)
yooooo RIP there one of the best riders rip guy s
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flag steviethewonder (Jan 17, 2009 at 8:52)
such a loss to uk dh. RIP lads
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flag dhmatt123 (Jan 17, 2009 at 8:54)
There Should Be A Race Dedicated To Them

R.I.P
x
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flag munro-commencal (Jan 17, 2009 at 10:35)
R.I.P
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flag goatman (Jan 17, 2009 at 12:38)
Theres a memorial ride taking place on march 15th i think near to where they lived and finishing at the crash site for a minutes noise in memory of them
again, R.I.P Lads
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flag bikerfafe (Jan 17, 2009 at 13:34)
mas que sena a vida e asim
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flag skinsuitssuck (Jan 17, 2009 at 15:04)
R.I.P i never met you and actualy i dont even think ive heard of you but it seems like you were real rippers and what this sport was about and you will be never forgotten that im sure of

again R.I.P
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flag Tomo1 (Jan 17, 2009 at 16:24)
R.I.P Frown
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flag skierdud89 (Jan 17, 2009 at 21:40)
RIP guys.
Don't know ya but anyone who was part of this great sport will be greatly missed.
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flag bikeridingaled (Jan 18, 2009 at 6:18)
RIP boys!
Hope there's some cracking trails in heaven for you both!
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flag lukedh (Jan 18, 2009 at 6:32)
r.i.p guys

never forgotten!
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flag hardtaildh08 (Jan 18, 2009 at 8:43)
rip bros ul be rippin it up in heaven now
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flag Nico-T (Jan 18, 2009 at 11:02)
RIP So sad to hear this, wish the families all the best.
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flag sxste (Jan 18, 2009 at 21:52)
RIP my condolancies to all family and freinds
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flag BeastoftheNorthEast (Jan 19, 2009 at 8:09)
So sad to hear, they'll be a great loss to the downhill community. Great lads, great riders. Ride on boys.
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flag robjones (Jan 19, 2009 at 9:19)
THEY SAY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
TWO GREAT RIDERS WILL BE MISSED
R.I.P.
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flag geedh15 (Jan 19, 2009 at 11:05)
SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THESE GEATE LADS. THEY WILL BE MISSED R.I.P
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flag bluemountainlover (Jan 19, 2009 at 13:25)
RIP guys. you were great guys, riders, and contributors to the world of biking.
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flag harry91 (Jan 19, 2009 at 13:32)
i didnt know either of them but they sounded like some cool guys and good riders R.I.P guys.
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flag spawny (Jan 19, 2009 at 13:58)
shocking and sad Frown great loss, RIP boys ...
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flag jackbikes (Jan 19, 2009 at 16:38)
R.I.P R.I.P R.I.P as you did on the track
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flag bandit44 (Jan 19, 2009 at 21:25)
R.I.P Lads always remembered.
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flag superfly (Jan 21, 2009 at 3:41)
Tom Rogers funeral is on Monday 26th of January at Langcliff near Settle.

Ben Inesons funeral is on Tuesday 27th of January at Skipton Holy Trinity.

Both at 11:00a.m.

Both parents have expressed they welcome as many friends as possible that can attend.
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flag mtbman250 (Jan 21, 2009 at 12:06)
Will remember you both as two of the soundest guys around the at the races. RIP..
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flag handsomedog53 (Jan 21, 2009 at 12:47)
If any one wants to pass on a message to Ben and Toms parents , a Book of Condolence has been set up on All Terrain Cycles website at
www.allterraincycles.co.uk

These will be printed and bound into a book so the guys parents can get a chance to read a these amazing tributes from all round the world for two very cool guys.

The link is http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/condolence.html

A memorial fund has also been started to honour their memory the intention to sponsor future events and up and coming riders.

Donations can be done on line at https://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/donations.html

Please give generously so we can give both Tom and Ben a long lasting memory.

Rest in Peace Guys - from all your Buddies at Terrain cycles
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flag mudman1411 (Jan 23, 2009 at 6:17)
http://www.bebo.com/rip_ben_and_tom if you have a bebo page please join in memory of these two amazing guys
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flag mtbji (Jan 26, 2009 at 11:29)
R.I.P Lads
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flag dirtdanne (Feb 6, 2009 at 14:00)
R.I.P /3
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flag boot-r (Feb 27, 2009 at 21:13)
These boys had such a life ahead of them. It was such a shock when I heard they had been killed.. Frown

R.I.P. Salute
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flag spoonolover (Mar 3, 2009 at 10:28)
Poor guys, It was great riding with you. Tom wheelying the whole bridge at settle, classic. Guna miss you guys. RIP.
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flag oldschoolj (Mar 8, 2009 at 17:01)
RIP boys, It's always very saddening to lose fellow rider.
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flag benjiscott82 (Apr 7, 2009 at 1:49)
god bless
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flag sh4dy (Oct 4, 2009 at 14:04)
R.I.P. ! Frown
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