plainlazy84 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I just found out that on Saturday long time Trials rider and general all round top bloke Ricky Dace passed away aged just 22. Whilst I'm not 100% sure of the cause I have been told that he suffered a heart attack, which obviously as a (seemingly) fit and healthy 22 year old is completely out of the blue. (edit- it was not a heart attack, he died suddenly in his sleep) I didn't even know that Trials existed until I saw this guy ride in our local town and if it wasnt for him then I know that I wouldnt have ever started Trials all those years ago. He started riding around 1997/98 and he was a very good rider for those days on his truty Azonic DS1. Although he stopped riding around 2000/01 he got back into it a few years ago and I rode with him again in the summer. It's unlikely that anyone on here would have met or ridden with him as he only really rode in our small town of Cromer, but some of the older members might possiby remember him from photos on my oldest website Davetrials, and there was a picture of him on the logo for a while too.I really looked up to the guy and when I started out I would have done anything just to be half as good as he was on a bike. I'm sure many of you can relate to a local hero that set it all of for you, and for me he was this guy Apologies for the poor image quality and size. These were all taken from my old website and back then photos had to be scanned in......R.I.P Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry to hear that, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 thats awful, so young toobest wishes to you and his family/friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Really sorry to hear that.R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Rest in Peace man.A local mototrials lad from north Devon called Martin Lucket passed away under similar circumstances (unprecedented heart attack) aged 19, just over a year ago. Its really sad, but it does seem to happen to the best of us.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Really sorry about that RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have fond memories of that site and those pictures bring them all back, so sorry to hear that man!When I was at college I spent hours on davetrials.com perving on the pics, I had a Raleigh Max back then and could barely backwheel a kirb. I didn't realise that was your site, man I owe most of my enthusiasm for the sport to that site, can't believe I'd forgotten about it, it's a shame it's not still there, should have been paused in time and kept as it was, it was wicked! If you've still got any of the pics from it I'd love to take a trip down memory lane, perhaps it would be appropriate in light of this tragic news?!Rest in peace, ur inspiration lives on man!Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 sorry to here that man, R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Such a waste.RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Shame i member looking at his site YEARS ago, R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry to hear that, he also inspired me I loved davetrials back in the day.thanks for posting those pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCongreve Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry to here that I used to go on that site alot too, recognised where many of the pictures were. Just looked in your profile and seen that you ride a Planet-X Zedbi. The summer before last i was staying near Cromer and saw you and a guy on an Onza with Raceline Fluro maguras..... This was just as i was starting trials and it really inspired me. Seeing you backwheel those big marble blocks infront of the pier just made my jaw drop.Back on topic though R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 (edited) Hi, I can't say I know him due to me not riding for that long, but this is very sad news, rest in peace Ricky Edited January 4, 2007 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry to hear this, Rest in peace Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 R.I.P Such a young age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainlazy84 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 summer before last i was staying near Cromer and saw you and a guy on an Onza with Raceline Fluro maguras..... This was just as i was starting trials and it really inspired me.The guy on the onza with raceline fluro maguras was Ricky, that was one of the last times I rode with him were you on your bike at the time or were you just watching? Good to hear that quite a few people remember him and his photos from the site. He will be sorely missed by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David20 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 ahh man trials is getting popular and then we lose people. Ahh i feel more down than i did now. heart attck at 23 hmmm wierd did he have a hole in his heart like my mate did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b'mouth trials Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 RIP dude...sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 RIP.Did a weak heart run in the family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCongreve Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 The guy on the onza with raceline fluro maguras was Ricky, that was one of the last times I rode with him were you on your bike at the time or were you just watching? Good to hear that quite a few people remember him and his photos from the site. He will be sorely missed by many.He looked such a healthy and active guy, was really friendly and nice to talk to even though he didn't know me. Such a shame, I'm sure he will be missed by many I did have my bike with me that week, but not that evening. If you're ever gonna be in Cromer with your bike give me a PM if you want and i'll try and get a lift there.R.I.P. Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 bad news hard to hear that someone so young could die like that without any indication. rest in peace Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) f**k SAKE!!!!!!!!!! whats the f**king point he was a well quality guy, iv only jus heard about it, i used to ride with him loads and work with him, i dont believe this, i was only with him 2 weeks ago he was in a car crash or summit and the other victim almost died so he was very distressed and thats what caused the heart attack i think. he was such a good bloke he used to help me out so much... im fukin gutted R.I.P Ricky Edited January 8, 2007 by aim@me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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