Author Topic: Damon Peacock (Read 14124 times)

pizzicatooff · « **on:** 19 June, 2021, 06:57:48 pm »

I've been asked to let Audax UK members know that Damon Peacock, known on here as "Exit Stage Left", has taken his own life following a lengthy bout of depression. I know that many members will want to express their sorrow at this sad loss of a fine man, and pass on condolences to his partner Heather. Both of them have had a long and fruitful association with cycling, and Audax UK in particular.

We await news of forthcoming formalities.

jsabine · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:02:03 pm »

That is sad news, and I'm sorry both for Damon and particularly for Heather.

Chris, thanks for informing us.

toontra · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:10:16 pm »

Sad news indeed. I'm sure most of us have met/ridden with Damon at one time or another, and watched his fantastic cycling films.

Thoughts and best wishes for Heather.

Bianchi Boy · « **Reply #3 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:12:56 pm »

Met him a couple of times and when I had my heart condition watched every one of his films I could find. Inspired me to get back.

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Jabba · « **Reply #4 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:15:10 pm »

Very sad to hear this news. Condolences to Heather. Damon's cycling films were great viewing showing the rides from all perspectives. Will be sadly missed

Pingu · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:18:10 pm »

Sad news.

Ivo · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:19:36 pm »

Damn, that's bad news. I have very fond memories of Damon, sometimes assisting him in transalations for his interviews with riders. A great loss for all of us. An even greater loss for Heather.

StuAff · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:23:48 pm »

Awful news. RIP.

MattH · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:26:29 pm »

That is very sad news, he will be missed. Condolences to Heather, I hope she is as OK as can be.

Karla · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:27:30 pm »

Oh Damon, oh Heather, I'm so sorry. That's awful news. Thoughts and prayers.

Feanor · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:34:23 pm »

Sad news, I'm sorry to hear this.
I only met him once, when he was a marshal / tk at the 24, but always enjoyed his films.

Jurek · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:48:28 pm »

I've had little to do with audax, but am aware of Damon's presence.
RIP.
Condolences to Heather.

zigzag · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:50:49 pm »

oh dear, that's very sad news. met him before my first audax while waiting in a queue for lel'09 registration and many times since, usually with a camera in hand. always valued and appreciated his broad insights from a different angle. sigh.

condolences to the family.

Tomsk · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 June, 2021, 07:55:46 pm »

Oh, sad and shocking news. My condolences to Heather and all family and friends.

Ashaman42 · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:03:56 pm »

Oh that's really sad. My condolences also.

John Stonebridge · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:34:09 pm »

I just heard this terrible news via a phone call from a third party.

Condolences to Heather.

I will remember Damon as the most kind and unassuming person, and of course a highly accomplished cyclist.

RIP big fella.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #16 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:44:23 pm »

Awful news. I'd already been missing him on here - I don't think he'd posted for a long time.

Edit: I knew I'd met him and was trying to remember where. Alston control, 2009, I think.

Touring Sec · « **Reply #17 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:46:32 pm »

Such sad news, all the Derby Mercury are thinking of Heather and Damon's family and friends.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #18 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:48:47 pm »

I never met him, but sparred with him regularly on POBI. Like RZ, I'd missed his presence.

Very sad news - condolences to all concerned.

Byronius Maximus · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:49:53 pm »

This is dreadful news, I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to Heather and Damon's friends and family.
Like many, I met him on various Audaxes and the 24 hour, and his videos gave much inspiration for these ling events. He will be missed.

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andrewc · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 June, 2021, 08:56:44 pm »

Terrible news. I never met him, but he was a constant presence on the forum since the beginning. Condolences to all who loved him.

321up · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 June, 2021, 09:02:49 pm »

Very sad news. Our condolences to Heather and family. We always enjoyed his videos and it was a pleasure to see him when he turned up in random remote places on his quest for footage. A lovely man who will be sadly missed.

A. & C.

citoyen · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 June, 2021, 09:04:13 pm »

Awful news. So sorry to hear this. Heartfelt condolences to Heather and everyone else who was close to him.

Halloween · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 June, 2021, 09:10:56 pm »

Shocked to hear this, like many I will miss his camera-wielding presence and his thoughtful filming. My thoughts are with his friends and family at what will be a very difficult time.

mcshroom · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 June, 2021, 09:19:02 pm »

Awful news. My condolences Heather, and all family and friends