Ash on Bikes RIP (Kevin Ash Memorial Thread)

RaY YreKa · 01-23-2013, 10:05 AM

I wasn't sure where to put this, but after years on Road Warriors and Beasts I know a lot of us read Kevin Ash and his well-informed motorcycling columns.

I'll certainly miss his insights.

RIP Kevin

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-Ash-dies.html

Chr!s · 01-23-2013, 10:19 AM

Oh man, that is sad news. I've read Kevin's articles for years now. He was a lovely, knowledgeable fella...RIP Kevin.

Mobiker · 01-23-2013, 10:22 AM

Ah jeez.......I've read his articles for years. He always read like a class act. I thought he was one of the best motorcycle reviewers out there. Just sad.

RIP

Bugz · 01-23-2013, 10:25 AM

I couldn't believe the news when I heard about it. I feel shocked.

Been my #1 motorcycle journalist for quite some time now.

R.I.P. You will be missed.

L.B.S. · 01-23-2013, 10:25 AM

Oh man!

RIP Kev

It'sNotTheBike · 01-23-2013, 10:41 AM

The only other motorcycle writer I place in the same class as Ash is
Kevin Cameron.

At least Ash went out doing what he loved best.

There is no better way to go.

I am sad that he is gone and I offer my sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Ginger Beard · 01-23-2013, 10:52 AM

So sad. May you rest in peace Ash. A toast life well lived!

9990 · 01-23-2013, 11:34 AM

Wow. That's terrible news. My thoughts are with his family.

929bladerunner · 01-23-2013, 12:12 PM

+1 to all other comments.

Grainbelt · 01-23-2013, 02:27 PM

Sad day for the industry and the sport. He was always quick to reply to comments on his articles, the bikes, his experiences.

Gregster · 01-23-2013, 02:51 PM

Awwww geezzzzeee, that's terrible. Poor guy, I read and enjoyed his reviews and insights. He lived a good life that many riders would have enjoyed.
Rest in peace Mr. Ash.

GB · 01-23-2013, 03:03 PM

I read the news this morning and just can't believe it.. very tragic...

and the note from his eldest daughter on his site drives this point home.. he will be sorely missed by a lot of people, especially his family.

Jim K. · 01-23-2013, 03:07 PM

I'm not sure if this belongs here, but folks who check in here regularly may want to know. Kevin Ash, a columnist & reviewer with a sharp eye & sharper pen, died in a BMW press intro in S. Africa yesterday. His blog, "Ash on Bikes" was widely read and commented on in this site & many others. Very few details yet, but the world community on 2 wheels lost a clear & insightful voice. His columns are well worth reading, most are worth reading more than once. My sympathy goes out to his wife & 3 daughters.

Davidc83 · 01-23-2013, 03:11 PM

Oh man, there is another guy in one of the adv forums who went over there for this special bmw bike release. They were going to ride then new 2013 r1200gs like they stole em, on road, off road, over night. oh man, not good for BMW for a special bike release ride. RIP Ash

Suruppak · 01-23-2013, 03:15 PM

RIP Kevin. By far and away my favorite reviewer. The Roger Ebert of motorcycle reviews. Very sad news indeed.

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01-23-2013, 10:22 AM	#3
Mobiker Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Missouri Oddometer: 876	Ah jeez.......I've read his articles for years. He always read like a class act. I thought he was one of the best motorcycle reviewers out there. Just sad. RIP __________________ '88 R100GS '76 xl350

01-23-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
It'sNotTheBike Banned Joined: Jul 2011 Oddometer: 704	RIP to a great writer. The only other motorcycle writer I place in the same class as Ash is Kevin Cameron. At least Ash went out doing what he loved best. There is no better way to go. I am sad that he is gone and I offer my sincere condolences to his friends and family.

01-23-2013, 10:52 AM	#7
Ginger Beard I have no soul Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Northern Cuba (aka: South Florida) Oddometer: 5,592	So sad. May you rest in peace Ash. A toast life well lived! __________________ "I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." ~Edgar Allen Poe~ My HD Scram-ster build Help Save a Pit-Bull Ginger Beard screwed with this post 01-23-2013 at 04:09 PM

01-23-2013, 11:34 AM	#8
9990 Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Behind a desk, itching to ride Oddometer: 9	Wow. That's terrible news. My thoughts are with his family. __________________ '01 Triumph Sprint RS 955i, '12 Triumph Speedmaster, '12 Triumph Bonneville (sold)

01-23-2013, 03:03 PM	#12
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,466	I read the news this morning and just can't believe it.. very tragic... and the note from his eldest daughter on his site drives this point home.. he will be sorely missed by a lot of people, especially his family. __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-23-2013, 10:05 AM	#1
RaY YreKa ^OP I Am the Mayor Joined: Mar 2007 Location: YreKa BaKery Oddometer: 15,630	Ash on Bikes RIP (Kevin Ash Memorial Thread) I wasn't sure where to put this, but after years on Road Warriors and Beasts I know a lot of us read Kevin Ash and his well-informed motorcycling columns. I'll certainly miss his insights. RIP Kevin http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...-Ash-dies.html __________________ IBA #40578 shine on, you crazy emo diamond

01-23-2013, 10:19 AM	#2
Chr!s natural born dreamer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 140	Oh man, that is sad news. I've read Kevin's articles for years now. He was a lovely, knowledgeable fella...RIP Kevin.

01-23-2013, 10:25 AM	#4
Bugz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 112	I couldn't believe the news when I heard about it. I feel shocked. Been my #1 motorcycle journalist for quite some time now. R.I.P. You will be missed.

01-23-2013, 10:25 AM	#5
L.B.S. Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 712	Oh man! RIP Kev

01-23-2013, 12:12 PM	#9
929bladerunner Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Paradise Island (UK) Oddometer: 35	+1 to all other comments.

01-23-2013, 02:27 PM	#10
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,033	Sad day for the industry and the sport. He was always quick to reply to comments on his articles, the bikes, his experiences.

01-23-2013, 02:51 PM	#11
Gregster Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Oddometer: 903	Awwww geezzzzeee, that's terrible. Poor guy, I read and enjoyed his reviews and insights. He lived a good life that many riders would have enjoyed. Rest in peace Mr. Ash.

01-23-2013, 03:07 PM	#13
Jim K. Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, Ct. Oddometer: 398	R.I.P. Kevin Ash I'm not sure if this belongs here, but folks who check in here regularly may want to know. Kevin Ash, a columnist & reviewer with a sharp eye & sharper pen, died in a BMW press intro in S. Africa yesterday. His blog, "Ash on Bikes" was widely read and commented on in this site & many others. Very few details yet, but the world community on 2 wheels lost a clear & insightful voice. His columns are well worth reading, most are worth reading more than once. My sympathy goes out to his wife & 3 daughters.

01-23-2013, 03:11 PM	#14
Davidc83 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Oddometer: 364	Oh man, there is another guy in one of the adv forums who went over there for this special bmw bike release. They were going to ride then new 2013 r1200gs like they stole em, on road, off road, over night. oh man, not good for BMW for a special bike release ride. RIP Ash

01-23-2013, 03:15 PM	#15
Suruppak hack Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Bethany, IL - if you know where that is, I'm sorry Oddometer: 104	RIP Kevin. By far and away my favorite reviewer. The Roger Ebert of motorcycle reviews. Very sad news indeed. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ ___________________________________________ 1984 BMW R80ST 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v

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