THE Holme Valley Wheelers today paid tribute to a well respected member, Peter Smith (54).
Mr Smith was killed while out doing what he loved best, riding his bike.
He died in an accident in Nottinghamshire.
He devoted a great deal of his time to both riding time trials, but also as a hard working committee member. He was a member of Cycling Time Trial's national committee, and chairman of the Yorkshire District where he made many friends and a great deal of respect for the way he managed this work on top of his demanding career as a teacher.
He was a committed all rounder in his participation in the sport and involved himself in track, time trialling and Audaxes over many years.
Mr Smith, who lived in Sheffield, won the Holme Valley Wheelers Best All Rounder Competition many times and was due to receive the Veterans Best All Rounder Trophy at the Club’s dinner and prize presentation on December 1.
Club member Mark Wilcox said: “He will be sadly missed for his genuinely warm personality, combined with a wry/dry Yorkshire sense of humour – a true gentle giant.”
Peter McGrath, chairman of the CTT, said: “Peter was a great guy – one of those who had participated in the sport and was prepared to put something back into it.
“He was a super person, well liked by everyone who knew him, and was always prepared to help people out – which is exactly what he was doing when he was killed. He was a really nice man, and was participating in all the things we're doing to try and modernise our sport. He will be very much missed.”
Mr Smith lived in Sheffield with his wife Kay.
A book of condolence has been opened for Mr Smith at the club's website http://www.holmevalleywheelers.org.u
