The death has occurred of cycling journalist, author and podcaster Richard Moore. Many people in the world of pro cycling, and cycling fans, have taken to social media to express their shock at Moore's death, which was very sudden.
A Facebook post on his own personal account, posted by loved ones, said it was "with heavy hearts" they were confirming he had died. It added his passing was "from natural causes" on Monday morning when he was at home and "suffered a suspected heart attack".
"Richard was an incredible and loving father, husband, brother, son and friend," the post added. "He touched the lives of many beyond his close-knit network of family and friends through the podcast, his writing, and his larger-than-life personality and presence. His love of life and vigour in how he loved it were an inspiration to those around him.
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"As we try to come to terms with such a deep loss, Richard’s indomitable spirit lives on through the collective memories of all whose lives he touched - and there are many. All are invited to use Richard’s Facebook page as a memorial site."
The 49-year-old, who had young children, will be "honoured by his family in a private ceremony in France with a wider celebration of his life to be held in Scotland in the coming weeks".
Moore, who was from Scotland but lived in France, had written for cycling magazines and newspapers for many years and also wrote some of cycling’s best-received books of the last two decades. However, his most successful venture was The Cycling Podcast, which he founded and presented with fellow journalists and broadcasters Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe.
The podcast, which started in 2013, has gone from strength in strength in recent years. While its Grand Tour coverage is its cornerstone content each year it publishes editions every week. The Cycling Podcast released a statement on Wednesday, saying everyone at the outlet would need some time to process his passing.
“Monday was an unfathomably difficult day. In the morning we received the news that our leader, lynchpin, friend, and brother Richard Moore had passed away. We are all shattered," the statement said.
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“It will take us some time to process this tragedy, and, mainly for the sake of Richard’s family, we kindly ask for your respect and understanding over the coming days. In due course, it will be our imperative to convey more fully how privileged we feel to have known Richard, and to keep his towering legacy alive.”
The Cycling Podcast is regarded by many as the best English language podcast on cycling, having built its reputation on expert and insightful analysis, always mixed with humour and lots of contributions from pro riders. It also has a spin-off Spanish edition, a women’s cycling edition and a tech edition.
Moore enjoyed a successful racing career in his younger days when he represented Scotland many times including at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur in 1998. He also won four Scottish titles, at junior and senior level, on road and track.
His books included Slaying the Badger, about Greg Lemond’s victory over Bernard Hinault in the drama-filled 1986 Tour de France. The book was later made into a feature-length documentary.
Moore’s first book, In Search of Robert Millar, won the ‘best biography’ award at the 2008 British Sports Book Awards. He had also written about other sports and his book The Dirtiest Race in History: Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the Seoul Olympic 100m Final was nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year after its publication in 2012.
As huge fans of The Cycling Podcast we extend our deep sympathies to Richard Moore's family and friends and all of his many colleagues across cycling journalism, especially his close friends and colleagues at The Cycling Podcast.
