Richie Byrne passed away after a year-long battle with cancer.
His death has been met with a massive outpouring of grief on social media with hundreds expressing their condolences and sadness.
It’s a measure of the man’s popularity that so many have paid their respects. We’ve gathered but a sample of those tributes.
The centre of attention - and the leader of the pack.
RIP Richie Byrne. King of the mountains. A sad day for anyone who knew the man. May peace be with his family and loved ones.
— Cycle SuperStore (@cyclesuperstore) September 29, 2016
Very sad news coming in today about the passing of one of cycling's most vibrant,passionate &dedicated characters Richie Byrne. RIP Richie.
— Cycling Ireland (@IreCyclingFed) September 29, 2016
Gutted to hear the news about Richie Byrne. It's a long time since I met the man, but he made a lasting impression. RIP to the Godfather.
— Conor Hallahan (@conorhallahan) September 29, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Richie Byrne this morning after his battle with cancer. Our deepest sympathy... https://t.co/RIqiZCFPLS
— Fixx Rouleurs (@FixxRouleurs) September 29, 2016
What a sad day for mountain biking here in Ireland! The legend Richie Byrne unfortunately lost his battle against cancer.
— Philip Ryan (@stradacreate) September 29, 2016
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We've lost a cycling legend today, i had the great fortune of being mentored by Richie Byrne when I was starting out, on bikes & in life xx https://t.co/rCA1pCAZSj
— Smallholders Ireland (@SmallholderIRL) September 29, 2016
You thought me to never take any shit & to ride like i stole it! A legend! Richie Byrne Rest in peace old friend x https://t.co/6XDxxTqjoY pic.twitter.com/ZbQ08mPxq5
— Andrew Douglas (@UrbanFarm_) September 29, 2016
Very sad to hear about the passing of MTB legend RIchie Byrne today. He put up one hell of a fight. #legend https://t.co/cC2cYvFn09 pic.twitter.com/3xZJQAmJrw
— Heather Irvine (@Wundersoul) September 29, 2016
@sticky_bottle Very nice tribute, RIP Richie Byrne, condolences to his family and friends
— Dave Elson (@DaithiElson) September 29, 2016
@TeamGiantDublin Very sad news this morning about Richie Byrne - one of Irish cycling's most dedicated individuals - RIP.
— Gary McQuaid (@garymcquaid) September 29, 2016
Such sad news this morning, the hills will never be the same without this man. RIP Richie Byrne https://t.co/tGbdTkJ1Li
— Biking in Ireland (@Biking_ie) September 29, 2016
Dear friends, our leader, friend and mentor Richie Byrne passed away peacefully this morning after his year long... https://t.co/gjhUthkqgG
— TeamGiantDublin (@TeamGiantDublin) September 29, 2016
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