2018-11-29 Farewell to John Shaw

Post date: Nov 29, 2018 10:33:40 AM

Long time member John Shaw has returned to his roots up north. Talking to Kev we both remember him as a staunch and reliable member, a regular A Ride leader, who always led interesting and invariably difficult rides. Of relatively slight build he was an extraordinarily deceptive cyclist, modest in demeanour and always happy to volunteer as back marker where his turn of speed often came in handy. True, he didn't suffer fools gladly and had strong opinions (which were usually pretty spot on) but we wish him well and remember him as one of the club's great characters and outstanding ride leaders. I think he was a little camera shy (natural modesty perhaps) and looking through all the A ride photos this was the best I could come up with.