Yet Another Cycling Forum
General Category => Audax => Topic started by: Ian H on 31 January, 2019, 12:38:33 pm
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Notice from Simon Jones:-
Mick Latimer died peacefully in Hobart after a short illness following a severe stroke 15 months ago. He was 83.
He was the first chairman of AUK to be elected democratically when AUK first formed its committee and achieved a great deal in those early days.
He was also one of the Brindisi Seven:-
"1984 Seven AUK members made an international impact with a successful assault on the ultra-long Brindisi-Calais Diagonale. The ‘Brindisi Seven’ were - Mark Brooking, Ray Craig, Peter Crump, Simon Doughty, Simon Jones, Mick Latimer, Jane Ramsdale." (from AUK history)
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This is very sad news, mick did much for auk in the early days. He was a bloody good cyclist too.
RIP.
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This is very sad news, mick did much for auk in the early days. He was a bloody good cyclist too.
RIP.
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Yes this is very sad news indeed. Chairman Mick did a lot for AUK in its early years. El Supremo will be visiting Chris (CCP) Davies in a couple of weeks en route to the southern reunion in
Salisbury (organised of course by Postie) and will convey the sad news to him. Chris (along with Neville & others on Tour) visited Mick when he moved to Tasmania many years ago. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Dave
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Had the pleasure of riding in Mick's company in my early riding days usually with Ken Almond alongside. Good company and merry tales. Always a welcome at Salisbury Hostel too for a weary two wheeled traveller.
I have not seen the article in Arrivee but would be pleased to get the chance to if convenient for anyone who has a copy, please.