This is very sad news.
A man of few words and unlimited ingenuity, Bob was a master of one of the pillars of Audax cycling: self-sufficiency.
His red foldable bicycle, with the complex reticular structure he had built and assembled piece by piece, was a sure attractive feature and a conversation trigger at the end of many El Supremo's events, where Bob used to help in recent years.
He was a gentleman, with a kindness that truly strong men are not afraid to show.
He was an accomplished long distance cyclist, with a successful PBP in 2003; however, his free spirit led him to prefer cycle touring in the last few years. Last time I met him, on Spring 2013, he was planning to cycle tour the USA for a few months.
Very sorry I am not in UK at the moment, to pay my last hommage and respect to Bob.
May he rest in peace.