RIP Nicky Hayden

[BulldogBurt]

I don't know whether anyone on these forums is a motorcycle racing fan, but former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden has died after a cycling accident in Italy.

A sad loss, one of the true gentleman of world sport, RIP Kentucky Kid. 

[Futtocks]

I hadn't heard the news. A very fine racer, who always came across as a nice guy. 

[Futtocks]

Here's a nice piece about Nicky, by Julian Ryder: https://www.superbikeplanet.com/ryder-notes-images-nick/

[BulldogBurt]

I remember when a reporter was trying to bait him into blaming the difficult Ducati for his performance and he just replied "hey, you dance with the girl that you brought to the prom"

There aren't many top level bike racers who won't at least hint that the bike is the problem but he was pure class Nicky, a hugely likable guy and a top role-model to boot.

[Red Willow]

Such a shame. Seems to be one of the nice guys