R.I.P. Mike Hall

NorwayCalling · Post by **NorwayCalling** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:16 am

I regret to say that it appears we lost Mike Hall today in a collision with a car, whilst he was racing the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.

I am proud to say I have known Mike for quite a few years now, and I still cant get over the fact that he is gone.

Thoughts go out to Anna at this time and all the others affected by this. I genuinely have no words...

Rest easy Mike, you were one of the good ones.

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:22 am

Was just reading this elsewhere when you posted.

RIP Mike

Richard G · Post by **Richard G** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:23 am

Massive inspiration. A legend, and seemingly a nice guy to boot.

Heartbreaking.

Blair512 · Post by **Blair512** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:09 am

What shitty news to wake up to, I've loved watching Mikes dot the last couple of years.

RIP Mike

Fat tyre kicker · Post by **Fat tyre kicker** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:38 am

R.i.p Mike.

DrMekon · Post by **DrMekon** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:42 am

Just so shitty. Am gutted.

RIP Mike

johnnystorm · Post by **johnnystorm** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:45 am

Awful, awful news.

mountainbaker · Post by **mountainbaker** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:58 am

RIP Mike, the world just became a lot bleaker this morning.

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:07 am

Words are not enough.
RIP Mike

RayKickButts · Post by **RayKickButts** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:15 am

Am so gutted, Mike was one of the nicest guys ive met.

cragrat73 · Post by **cragrat73** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:21 am

Had the pleasure of meeting him at SSUK 2011, amazingly talented and genuinely lovely gentleman.
Unbelievably sad news RIP.

jay91 · Post by **jay91** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:30 am

What crap news he was a inspiration to us all

Chicken Legs · Post by **Chicken Legs** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:32 am

A very sad day, we have lost a true legend, RIP Mike

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:44 am

Devastating news. Thoughts are with Anna and the rest of his family. Rest in peace, Mike.

ericrobo · Post by **ericrobo** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:47 am

Absolutely gutted to hear this....

R.I.P Mike...

darbeze · Post by **darbeze** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:53 am

One of those people who I imagined were actually from a different planet. His abilities and achievements were so immense.

That is such horrible news. He seemed to be such a nice chap having very briefly bumped into him earlier this year.

It's always a shock to realise that we are not immortal. Even those of us who seem to have been blessed with super powers.

The very best wishes to his family.

Si

Teetosugars · Post by **Teetosugars** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:01 am

No words.
Stand down Mike.
The worlds a darker place without your light in it.

Solo · Post by **Solo** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:15 am

Such sad news.

Thoughts are with his family and friends now.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:17 am

Very sad, not fair

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:21 am

Sad news. I don't normally post in any threads mentioning death as I don't really know what to say beyond what others have posted.

However, life is a very special thing because it is not infinite, it comes to an end through one way or another. Mike was racing and doing something he had great passion for and probably made more alive than what many people will ever achieve over a far greater span of years.

All men die, not all men have truly lived.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:50 am

I didn't know Mike very well and I think at those times we did talk, we probably struggled to understand each other fully but he was one of the few people I've met through life who was a true legend within his own lifetime. His achievements were truly remarkable and will serve as an inspiration for generations. RIP.

Scud · Post by **Scud** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:51 am

nly met Mike a couple of times, at Strathpuffer and a talk, but have always followed his flashing tracker at TCR, Tour Divide and the like, i sat there last night watching his SPOT tracker not moving and as i went to bed at midnight, the news was they thought it was a motorbike and that Mike was stuck in the traffic.

I hate that faux sentiment you see on Facebook and the like, but i can honestly say that only twice in my life has the news of someone passing away hit me in the gut and genuinely make me shed a tear, when John Peel died because he was music to me as a lad, and working 14 hour shifts in a kitchen he soundtracked my late hours and the news this morning of Mike Hall.

I sat there and shed a tear and felt and still feel genuinely shocked, i think that anyone that as attached bike bags to their bike knowing they were off on an adventure and normal life was being put on hold for a bit or anyone that has pushed their body harder than they thought possible and been on the bike at 5am with their mind playing tricks, could do nothing but hold Mike in the highest esteem and just marvel at what he achieved. The fact that he did it for little reward or recognition and whilst be a nice bloke was what he will be remembered for.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:04 am

Not sure what to write.

Incredibly sad Mike is gone. Happy for the time I spent with him. Inspired by his words and actions. Humbled by his attitude.

I will miss him.

ton · Post by **ton** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:10 am

never met Mike, but always followed what he was doing on the big rides.
proper nails bloke I reckon, much respect for such people. RIP Mike.

Giacomo · Post by **Giacomo** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:28 am

Such a sad loss and a miserable start to the day. I'm going to ride my bike this evening and I'm going to ride it far.
Thanks for being such an inspiration Mike.

For those who wish, James Hayden has taken the initiative to start a crowdfunding effort to help Mike's family cover any costs.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Mikehall

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