Stevie Smith the 26 year old Canadian was tragically taken from us too soon. Even at the tender age of 26 it seems he has been on the scene for much longer, such were his accomplishments and his larger than life character. Going by many nicknames it was 2013 where he firmly planted his stake as one of the best in the world, winning multiple world cups and with it the overall championship. Despite being hampered by injuries through 2014 and again in 2015 he was always positive, in 2016 it looked like Stevie was again back on track. A second placed finish at the opening world cup of the year highlighted this. A flat tyre in Cairns put an end to race winning aspirations but seeing him wheelie the course to the delight of the crowd cemented the positive character Stevie was known for.

Words cannot do the tragic loss of life justice and the outpouring from the global mountain bike community has shown this. Our thoughts are with the friends, family and fellow riders.

One of the final wishes from those close to Stevie is the donation in lieu of flowers, information below:

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Vancouver Island Convention Centre in Nanaimo, B.C. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the a�?Stevie Smith Legacy Funda�? atwww.gofundme.com/23k7fus. Funds will be earmarked for a Tiann Smith initiative, assisting talented young athletes.

Ride In Peace Stevie Smith. 1986 – 2016

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