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I have to share some sad news I'm afraid.

Mike passed away suddenly on Sunday 17th May. I know nothing beyond that.

I received a reply from one of his Mancunian friends this morning after I left a message on one of his rides on Strava and have since exchanged emails.

I have passed on condolences to his family on behalf of all Audio-Talk members.

Sorry to be the bringer of such sad tidings.

Ray

Very sad.

Thanks for passing on our condolences Ray
A lovely bloke
My condolences to his family and friends

Sad news indeed.

Sad news indeed. I think he was younger than many of us.

Thanks for finding out for us Ray. Very sad.

Here's a little more information;

https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/a ... heal_Head/

I've been having a follow up conversation with the person who contacted me via Strava and she will pass on all the sentiments to Gwenda, Mike's wife. I also offered that one of us, in due course, would be prepared to help his family use his audio kit, especially the stuff he made - if it's anything like here, they're probably a bit daunted by it. We'll see.

Ray

I found some details on Mike, he was only 56.

MICHEAL (MIKE) HEAD Former Kellogg's employee, passed away suddenly at home in Urmston on 17th May 2020, aged 56 years. Loving husband of Gwenda, adored dad of Hannah and Laura and the cherished son of Doreen and David. Mike will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Private interment in Urmston Cemetery on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 1:30pm. Memorial service to follow in due course. Donations may be made in memory of Mike to The Dogs Trust or North West Ambulance Service. All donations and enquiries to Daniel J Mellor Independent Funeral Director, 118 Gatley Road, Gatley SK8 4AD. Tel: 0161 491 2500/ 747 4177

https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/a ... heal_Head/

That's terrible . What a loss. I can picture him at the last Owston, difficult to believe.

That is sad news, he was a lovely bloke
... far too young to go.

It was a heart attack and was a complete surprise given how fit he was - he had been putting in some long rides in the weeks before - just goes to show.

Anyway, the friend I've been liaising with has passed me Mike's wife's email address so I will drop her a line later. I'll point her at this thread as I'm sure she'll be reassured by people's reaction to his passing.

Ray

Great thing to do ray .. cheers

Ray P wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:44 pm It was a heart attack and was a complete surprise given how fit he was - he had been putting in some long rides in the weeks before - just goes to show.

I had a fear this was what caused it - knowing Mike was a keen cyclist. Sadly this is too common, I've seen about 5 or 6 people go suddenly like this, either on cycling or fell-running forums.

edit : sorry, what I mean to say, is , I fear there's a connection, though we don't know anything for sure.

Blimey, that's a shock. No age.

Very sad indeed. 56? Way way too early...

When I was coming up to 50, a fit colleague with a similar profile to me had serious angina and ended up with a multiple bypass - completely unexpected.

He convinced me to have a proper checkup every few years - not just the big C, but cardio too...