[Closed] Shit news, stand down Marsdenman..

Oh bugger can't recall meeting him but always came across as a really nice guy.

🙁

shit****s.

shit news indeed

condolences to Chris' family and friends

Ah, shit 🙁 Condolences to everyone who knew him.

That's bollocks news.
Thoughts with family 🙁

Very sorry to hear this. Thinking of his family.

Tragic. Never replied to his posts, couldn't think of anything to say. Bit like now.

RIP.

Tragic news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends 🙁

RIP Marsdenman.

Just 🙁

RIP

Oh bollx. That was faster than I thought. I hope the quality was good for as long as possible, and that when time was up Chris and family didn't have a long wait.

I thought it was a very brave and honourable decision at the time, best wishes to all his family and friends.

Ahhh bugger...

RIP old boy.....

Yep, he's gone. I've only just heard from Sharon, and I didn't want to post anything before I did. He'd only just got back from hospital after a bit of a blip, and I was chatting to him via text just yesterday. He sounded ok, completely with it, and we talked about meeting up and stuff. Can't believe that's it.

Ride on, Chris. I'm going to miss you.

sad news

Stumbled on his thread late last night and opened it to see if he replied about the comment I made about it being a bitch to inflate the tyres on the mobility scooter.. but found nothing. It made me think that something might be up. Now I know. RIP. :O(

Very sad.

But what courage and honour. I hope when my time comes I can show a fraction of that.

Best wishes to his wife and family.

Ride fast, ride free.

I am so very saddened by this news,

RIP Chris

As above, I never knew what to say. RIP.

RIP Chris. Condolences to all his family and friends.

God speed fellah 🙁

Cancer is a ****

Gutted

Never met him in real life, but his courage online in the face of his illness was both humbling and inspiring - RIP 🙁

Terrible and sad news.
I'd read the post and followed it as my OH is going throughthe same. My thoughts for his family now. 🙁

🙁

I’m glad he made it home first. Must have been quite an effort.
One of life’s genuinely nice and decent folk as well as being braver than most when he needed to be. Met him through a ride he organised on here and then plenty of other rides with some locals. Had some great riding weekends away with Chris and the others.
Mine and Hazel’s thoughts are with you Sharon.

RIP Chris.

Ah man, that's shit. I was moved by his thread on here.
RIP

Missed this sticky 🙁

[quote=Mrs Marsdenman wrote on Sunday]

My gorgeous husband Chris died today and let's be honest, it's just plain shit. But, and please take comfort in this, he got home from hospital yesterday and we had a lovely day and a chilled out evening with Team Turner all being back together.
I don't think anyone quite realised how much energy Chris had put into keeping going recently and getting himself home and this morning I think he decided he didn't have the energy to go on and stayed asleep. He was very peaceful, not in any pain and most importantly where he wanted to be.
It's way too early for his life to have ended but it ended well and he didn't suffer.
At first he couldn't understand why so many people were so bothered about him and so desperate to help but eventually I got it through to him that so many people loved him …. because he was him and he deserved it.
Thank you for all the messages of support - I'm just going to have a bit of quiet time but I promise to call and ask if I need anything x x

I've been in bits since I heard, Chris was one of the good guys and meeting him had a positive impact on our lives. It's typical of his behaviour that despite his condition, he remained upbeat - on Saturday afternoon we had a text from him wishing me good luck for my gig on Saturday night.

RIP.

Filled up reading that Jules.

To young. So glad I got a few rides with him. Top bloke.

Its Shit, it really is. 😥

Nothing else to add but sleep well Chris.

My sincere thoughts & condolences to his family and all who were lucky enough to know him.

Happier times.

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Liking the pic lowey, nice one.

I'm so sorry to hear this. This horrible thing touches so many of us. 😥

Rest in peace Chris.

Pinched from a friends facebook. (Going to assume you don't mind, Mr Wood).

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Chris at the top of Skiddaw.

Shite news.. 🙁 Rest easy fella.

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Happier times

RIP Marsdenman

Never met you but will be thinking of you, your family and friends when that organised bike ride comes through Huddersfield on Sunday.

I think the shock of it is how short a time the whole thing has taken , from Graham and I seeing Chris at the Brownbacks races last August and thinking that he wasn't his usual affable self and looked somewhat pre-occupied- to finding out about the cancer .Then him taking the brave decision to go for the quality of life rather than undergoing shite chemo too late , to the shock of seeing him on the electric scooter and now in less than a year he's dead .What can you say really , a thoroughly nice and unassuming man who didn't seem to have any edge to him or a bad word for anyone , and a family left behind .Enjoy each day kids cos you just never know the next card you'll get dealt .......

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you Chris - I know people on here who thought a lot about you & I heard from them what a top bloke you were.

So very, very sad... :-(. Sincere Condolences. Ride in peace...

Nige

Awful news.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

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RIP

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Such sad news, such a lovely guy, words kind of fail me still. So I've done as others did and dug out a couple of pics.

I'm sure in the group pic Chris wasn't really saying "bad bike, naughty bike, you must learn to climb faster" it's just how it looks!

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That is really bad news.

Reading through this thread and his original one, he really came across as a nice bloke and very 'together' - as does his partner.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

I've found it nearly impossible to find words to describe how I feel.

Chris made the most of his short life. Mainly thinking and doing things for others.
His caring, kindly nature, intelligence and humour endeared him to many.

I shall miss all these things.
Rest in peace Chris, for peace is what you deserve.

Our thoughts are with you Sharon.

Jane x

I've followed all of these threads and been very touched despite not knowing Chris or even conversing him. I haven't posted as I've not known what to say and still don't, really.

All I can say is that after reading this I've booked a couple of days off work, told my girlfriend to do the same and will spend the time riding and visiting family.

To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea - remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty - remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity - remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved,
the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.

I recalled his thread while we were bikepacking last week thinking how precious our health is. A brave, courageous and generous spirit, lights that bright can't fail to inspire. Sobering stuff.

Very sad... Thinking of his friends and family...

Sad news indeed... Nothing can be added that hasn't been said. Sleep well....

Really sad news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Dammit. Rest in peace chap.

I was hesitant to open this thread, as usual, but thought I’d share a thought as a result of discussing such matters as death and cancer a few weeks ago.

My partner’s mum lost her fight against cancer last year and although it was shorter than expected, it allowed her the opportunity to say farewell to her loved ones. In the same year I lost a mate to a road accident and never had the opportunity to say goodbye. It’s the only 'merciful' aspect of cancer I can find.

Sad times…

So sad . RIP Marsdenman
Hope the wind is at your back and the sun on your face , the trails are dry and there is cake in your pack.

Tragic news.
I hope his friends and family get the support they need.

Balls! Feel so sorry for all his family and friends. An example of how to hit it head on.

Thoughts with his family and friends

Sad Sad news 😥

Great bloke with a fantastic sense of humor. I'll never forget being invited in for soup after a STW ride.

Take care Sharon. Our thoughts are with you.

So sad. RIP fella 🙁

Such sad news, I am still utterly in awe of his bravery to make that decision. It isn't one I would like to take, or have to take.

My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Terribly sad news
RIP

Sad times . . . RIP Chris. Hope friends and family can find some comfort in the kind words posted here.

Awful news
Condolences to family and friends

Very sad to hear this. Condolences to the family 🙁

Sad news - lost my little brother to the big C last year, so sadly I know exactly how his friends and family feel right now.

Much love, Matt x

Lost for words. I did think on Saturday that I hadn't seen anything on here recently. Sleep peacefully. Condolences to family and friends, who will miss you, so much.

Always terrible to hear such news of a fellow biker and a fellow human. My thoughts go out to you the family and friends.

Obviously this isn't Marsdenman (Chris) posting - it's Mrs Marsdenman (Sharon) - I'm too tired to sort out my own log in.

STW and all his friends through here were very special to Chris and he would have felt comforted (and humbled and in a bit of disbelief) with the sentiments you've expressed on here.

Chris was gutted that he hadn't been able to get out on his bike for so long and thought that he had "lost it". What he didn't realise was that he was putting more effort into getting through each day than it ever took on one of the rides and he showed more strength each day and not less.

We'd talked about a soup reunion ride, with him leading off on the red rocket - well you know who you are from previous so hopefully we can do that again, I'll make the soup ….

You've put some really lovely pictures up of him - hope you don't mind if I pinch them

And thank you to all for being there for him x x

Very very sorry to hear this news.

My thoughts to those left behind.

Never knew him in person. But what an amazingly strong brave inspirational guy. RIP and thoughts to all friends and family.

Just skimmed the original thread and am amazed at the strength and positivity shown. Very reminiscent of a friend who lost his battle almost exactly a year ago. I may even have a little water in my eyes, but then again it is hayfever season...

I never met you, but RIP Marsdenman; thoughts very much with family dealing with the loss.

I cant decide if this thread and the original one is a great positive story of one persons strength and courage or a sad tale. I'm trying to think of it as the former. RIP

RIP Marsdenman. I never knew you, but one thing I do know, you're one brave man.

Today's ride will be in honour of you and your family.

Weirdly dusty in the office suddenly.

I read the original thread when it first went up, but didn't follow it that closely with updates, gutted that it turned out this way.

Best wishes to all involved and close to Marsedenman.

It puts a lot of the petty stuff on here into perspective very acutely!

[quote=njee20 ]Tragic. Never replied to his posts, couldn't think of anything to say. Bit like now.
RIP.

+1 🙁

Nothing I can add other than if we take anything from this it's to make sure we live every day to the full and be awesome to those around us as we never know what's around the corner.

+1 to that BoardinBob

A friend of mine passed away on 16/6 from a heart attack @ 41. You just never know what each day is going to bring, so make sure you take the time to tell the people that matter how much you love them.

Ride in peace Marsdenman, and ride in peace my friend Andrew Kellett. I for one will be taking a moment to think about you both the next time I'm out on my bike.

RIP Marsdenman, never met you but the positivity and honesty on here can teach us all a thing or two about lifes troubles.

Mrs Marsdenman, stay positive. You can feel very proud about your man.

After the original thread I was sure that this would have a better outcome, anyone displaying the courage the Chris did should be out riding now... it just doesn't seem fair. I didn't get to meet Chris but he sounded like a great guy.
Much love to his friends and family.

Thoughts go out to family and friends. RIP fella.