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TTR · Powermonger!!

RIP Olly Cooke

Mike Wright · Clubman A

Im sorry to read of this tragic loss, my condences to all his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP

Kwaka Geoff · Clubman A

RIP Olly. Can't honestly say I knew him that well but I know he did a lot for the club. A sad loss. My thoughts to go to his partner and his friends/family.

Hoops · Elite

This is terrible news, so sad to hear it. Indeed, condolences to all of his family and friends.

grouty · Expert

Sad to hear Olly has passed away. He was a great guy and lots of fun.

Steve H · Devon's Best

It was a pleasure to know Ollie and a privilege to call him a friend.

RIP mate

Johnnyboxer · Clubman B

RIP, Olly and my thoughts with his family and all of you good gents @ Devon TRF, who have lost a good friend

Cubber · Expert

How sad. cry

RIP Olly, you were a true One Off that will be sorely missed and dearly remembered.

Martyn

steve xr33 · Clubman B

Very sad news
RIP Olly

ttr steve · Devon's Best

Only rode with Olly once, but had a good yap with him many a time. He was someone that I Looked up to in DTRF. When I joined and started to get involved in trail riding he made me feel more than welcome. Told some very good stories and liked a laugh.

He was liked and loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him cry cry cry

Jerry atterick · Expert

"Bear" was a true friend.

youaintseenme · Clubman B

We've lost one of the nicest blokes Ive had the privilege to be friends with.
He was one of the small handful of Trailriders who created the Devon group and the only one of those few who remained involved and active until his health eventually failed him recently.

Over the years he helped several aspiring young enduro riders to realise their true potential,
invented the knuckleduster to protect our delicate little hands,
almost singlehandedly created major enduro events with the West of England club
and assisted so many, in so many ways .........

Gonna miss you mate.

jt · Powermonger!!

Very sad news - I will never forget being at Smeatharpe with Gruff 'marshalling' the drop into the bottom of the woods, most were pushing down and several of those that tried to ride ended up in a heap (Steve PT in a big heap of blue plastic) - then along came this WR that just 'floated' down like a ballet dancer on 2 wheels wink

that was Ollie.....

-- Edited by jt on Tuesday 15th of December 2015 08:32:03 PM

jt · Powermonger!!

TTR wrote:

and played a leading role in inaugurating the prestigious Axe-to-Exe event

Maybe we should re name it 'The Ollie' ?.......

Steve H · Devon's Best

jt wrote:
TTR wrote:

and played a leading role in inaugurating the prestigious Axe-to-Exe event

Maybe we should re name it 'The Ollie' ?.......

Like it Jon, great idea

Cubber · Expert

Steve H wrote:
jt wrote:
TTR wrote:

and played a leading role in inaugurating the prestigious Axe-to-Exe event

Maybe we should re name it 'The Ollie' ?.......
Like it Jon, great idea

+1

Martyn

Tigerman · Expert

Sorry to hear the news, condolences to family and freinds.. The "Ollie" sounds like a good way to remember all the time and effort Ollie put into our club/sport.

wackyracer · Powermonger!!

On top of a mountain!

Ireland 2013

Wacky "Why are we here Olly"

Olly "Never been up here before and saw it on the map"

Wacky "How do you get up the mountain?"

Olly "Anyway you can find mate"

Wacky "Oh!!"

There was 4 people and us at the top, all very pleasant until the rambler turned up bleh

Olly sweet talked him around as to why we shouldn't be up here on a motorcycle, hence the guy moved on feeling better now he's been educated by the one and only smile

One trail riding expirence i'll never forget from a legend who's known as Olly (mountain goat of Ireland, never seen him ride like that before)

R.I.P.

Just found this one

smile

Harty · Devon's Best

Ollie took me out a couple of times when i first started trail riding, lovely fella and always had time for you, plus was full of useful advice and knowledge.

You'll be sorely missed Ollie, RIP mate.

doug9270 · Powermonger!!

R.I.P Olly. You will be sorely missed by all of us who knew you so well, your contribution to the dirt biker side of life is an example to us all.

John Harvey · Clubman A

So saddened to hear this.

To me Olly represents everything that's good about Devon TRF and trail riding in general a thoroughly decent man who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Jocko AKA Simmo · Clubman B

RIP

TTR · Powermonger!!

Just an early mention that Olly asked his partner Jane if she could arrange for a bike procession to follow the hearse - probably from Exmouth to Exeter. If you guys can think about joining in that would be great!

Venue, date and times to follow.

Brian

ttr steve · Devon's Best

yep

Least I could do

brownie · Expert

had the pleasure of a wales trip with ollie a few years back.
a really nice bloke who went out of his way to help you and give advice.
he will be sorely missed.
RIP ollie!

Schoe000 · Expert

RIP Ollie, it was a privilege to have met you. My condolences to his family at this very sad time.

Lost · Expert

Hope you can see this Ollie you have reached many hearts here ,and have many more friends than you ever new I/we will miss you so until we meet again old chap at the end of the lane x lost.u

times and date please folks, I'll also get my tractor out of hibernation in honor of a friend anyone want to climb on the back is welcome

So today the 23dec we say good bye to ollie ,for those able to attend and those ave to escort thank you I'm sure he is very humbled by your support and the way you honor him in his passing a big thumbs up folks .RIP Ollie

-- Edited by Lost on Wednesday 23rd of December 2015 08:01:11 AM

John Leah · Clubman A

Really sad news cry

Wheely · Expert

RIP Ollie - Very sad news, dont think I met him personally but saw/knew the good he did for the DTRF and trail riding.

chrisoncbr · Expert

Always friendly and enthusiastic, he was one of the best.

doug9270 · Powermonger!!

TTR wrote:
Just an early mention that Olly asked his partner Jane if she could arrange for a bike procession to follow the hearse - probably from Exmouth to Exeter. If you guys can think about joining in that would be great!
Venue, date and times to follow.
Brian

Yes.

philllowe · Sportsman

Very sad news

condolences to his family

NickJ · Clubman A

Olly took me on my very first TRf run, and many others after.
He will be missed by many.

Nick

bombx3 · Expert

A Very nice man , such Sad News

deci · Expert

I regret that I only met Ollie once and briefly but his legend went before him. He is and should be an inspiration to us DTRF members for what we ought to be able to offer to the TRF cause.

My condolences to his family.

RIP

DR Sean · Clubman B

What sad news. Words are always inadequate at these times. My condolences to his family. RIP Ollie.

devondan · Champion

Sad news indeed, RIP Olly, I'll join in the procession if I can.
Dan

trackman · Clubman B

Ollie you will really be missed by all fellow bikers .Thirty years ago I joined the TRF .You were an absolute star to me then,
and many trips and trail rides later the memories remain.RIP free from pain Ollie.

russell11031967 · Devon's Best

Only spoke to Olly on a few occasions but he was always friendly and chatty towards me and was someone I knew had done great things for the TRF. My condolences to his family. RIP Ollie

gaschef · Devon's Best

Rest in peace Olly, One of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to meet. Always friendly, enthusiastic and helpful and a great ambassador for trail riding. I will miss chewing the fat over a cup of tea at TTR towers or Cap'n Paul's with him

Can someone please let me know when the funeral will be, and I will get the tractor out of winter hibernation in his honour

many condolences to his friends and family,

chriscole · Clubman A

It is truly a sad day, Olly was a true friend and will be greatly missed.

I have been asked to coordinate the procession of bikes from Exmouth to Exeter, I don't have a date or time yet but as soon as i do I will try and let everybody know

Steve H · Devon's Best

chriscole wrote:
It is truly a sad day, Olly was a true friend and will be greatly missed.
I have been asked to coordinate the procession of bikes from Exmouth to Exeter, I don't have a date or time yet but as soon as i do I will try and let everybody know

I think Ollie would have quite liked that the DTRFG events officer is coordinating the bike procession biggrin

Cheers Chris.

TTR · Powermonger!!

10.45 am on 30th December at the Exeter Crematorium is a possibility. Jane is checking with family and close friends to see if this is OK and I will let you know if it is confirmed.

The procession will be from Exmouth - gathering point and timings to be confirmed by our Events Coordinator biggrin biggrin biggrin if and when confirmed.

Brian

V Twin Funster · Expert

A sad loss cry

fingers211 · Sportsman

Sad news indeed. Only met him a couple of times, but all the above posts say it all !

Thoughts to friends and family,

Nigel and Heather

TTR · Powermonger!!

TTR wrote:
10.45 am on 30th December at the Exeter Crematorium is a possibility. Jane is checking with family and close friends to see if this is OK and I will let you know if it is confirmed.
The procession will be from Exmouth - gathering point and timings to be confirmed by our Events Coordinator if and when confirmed.
Brian

Just had a text from Jane.

"The funeral has been confirmed for Wednesday 30th December leaving the house in Drakes Avenue, Exmouth, at 10 am and Exeter Crematorium for 10.45. Can you post it forum please so everyone knows.

Family flowers only. Donations to National Lifeboat and Marie Curie collection on the day or to Crews Funeral Directors direct. Black attire optional - colour welcome!"

(Crews and Son Funeral Directors, Crews House, 16 Tower Street, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1NT. Phone:01395 225522)

Let's see if we can get a good turnout of bikes as I am sure Olly will be watching proceedings!

Please let any of your biking friends not on the forum know. Olly had an interest in vintage bikes and knew a lot of the clan but I don't have any contacts for them.

Brian

Schoe000 · Expert

Thanks Brian, I will be there. If anybody from the Torbay area wants to meet up and ride up together please let me know.

-- Edited by Schoe000 on Saturday 19th of December 2015 02:09:46 PM

TTR · Powermonger!!

Jane has generously laid on refreshments after the funeral service at the Puffing Billy in Exton.

Plenty of off and on road parking there.

And you can let off steam by riding Muddy Lane on your way home - about a minute from the pub biggrin biggrin biggrin

Brian

steve pt · Clubman B

Poor olly lovely man he will be missed, thoughts to his family, RIP.

bob lewis · Clubman B

very sad loss Will be missed. r.i.p.