Special tribute planned for Worksop man who loved cycling
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Doug Bond has been described as a local legend to the Blyth community where he lived.
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Hide AdBrett Knight, aged 49, Doug’s friend, said: “We would meet every Sunday for a drink and spend hours talking about cycling.
“He was the youngest old bloke I’ve ever known.
“Everyone here knows him as a great man.”
Doug once owned a cycling-themed cafe on Blyth High Street called the Light House Cafe.
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Hide AdDoug Bond’s funeral will be on Monday, August 3, at 12pm at the St Mary and St Martin's Church in Blyth.
They will follow a special path which will pass the White Swan, the High Street, the Northern Garden Centre and will finish at the church.
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Hide AdAll of these places had significance to Doug as he visited them frequently.
The hearse will leave at approximately 11.35am.
Brett said: “Doug was at every big cycling race that happened.
“Sometimes he marshalled or handed out prizes but everyone there knew who he was.
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Hide Ad“He was so passionate about cycling and he inspired so many people.
If non-cyclists would like to pay their respects to Doug they can meet on The Green and High Street at 11.40am.
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Hide AdWhen the hearse reaches the church it will pause so that if any cyclists wish to form a guard of honour along the church path they can.
Due to Covid-19 there are only 30 mourners allowed inside the church.
Doug's family are hoping to put any donations towards a commemorative bench in his honour.
For any additional details, you can call 01909 472271.