R.I.P Berny Ryder, words cannot express the deep sadness felt at this time, by everyone that knew you. A bright light on earth has gone out and there's a new star in the night sky. Forever loved, never forgotten xxx
Bern was taken from us on Sat 5th May 2012 doing what he loved and will be greatly missed by a great many people.

Uncle Carl I never got to say I love you as much as I wanted to but I do. But some how I know your near me looking over everything I do and I hope am making you proud of me. I will continue doing my best to make you proud and there's not one day goes by where I don't think bout the good times we all had and I miss you more everyday that goes I would do anything to hear your voice and see you again. If I could be half the man you was and as good as a husband to my wife like you were to karen then the 18 years of looking up to you has paid off and I never told anyone that. I will always remember the stuff you taught me and said to me. Uncle Carl I love you and miss you so much.

On 31st October 2011 at approx 4.30pm 20yr old Aaron was involved in a collision with a van that had pulled out of a road into the path of his motorcycle. Aaron was attended too and kept alive by passing first aiders until paramedics arrived some 30 minutes after the accident from which he was then rushed to hospital where he received life saving treatment.
Aaron had broken his spine in 4 places and has swelling of the brain, he has had a succesful spinal operation where thankfully they found no damage to the spinal cord.
Aaron and his family still have a long fight and many operations to go through and thankfully on wednessday Aaron woke up but he still has a long way to go, There is a fundraiser being held for Aaron on Friday December 2nd at Level 2 in Buxton the event starts at 10pm until 4am, Everyone is welcome so please come along and support Aaron and his family.

Sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Johnny Lamb who was sadly killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday 6th November 2011 in Leixlip Ireland, our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this very sad time x x x

Two years ago today I lost my best mate Kieran Walsh in a bike RTA, Kieran was 21yrs old and not a day goes by when I dont think of him.
Miss you bro, lifes not the same without you but I carry you with me everyday and I always will until I meet you again someday keep it safe. RIP.

The funeral of the Marco Simoncelli will take place in Italy today, the service will take place in the church of Santa Maria Assunta in Coriano at 3pm.
The former 250GP world champion will be buried in the cemetery of his home town close to Riccione on Italy’s Adriatic coast.
We send our thoughts of sympathy to Marco's family and friends - he will never be forgotten as a unique talent; and like many I hoped we would see him win the MotoGP title one day.

RIP Marco Simoncelli 20 January 1987 – 23 October 2011
I saw it happen and still cant believe that you're gone, you were a character and you and your afro were legendary in racing!
Our thoughts are with Rossi and Edwards I cant imagine what they must be going through right now, but sympathies to all the families concerned and we are all thinking of you.

RIP Marco, a legend in Moto GP who will be grately missed but never forgotten, may you ride alongside our brothers who have fallen before you.
God Bless you and your family at this sad time. Alan Malone.

RIP Marco Simoncelli a legend in Moto GP.

Thought of my dear friend Carl on your birthday, it made me smile to see so many flowers, cards and (helmets!) left at your resting place it shows how much you were loved and how much you are remembered. RIP. x x

The world of Moto GP will be mourning a talented icon today, his family and friends are in our prayers. Rest in Peace and ride high with our Brothers in heaven.

A tragic loss in the world of Moto GP today when Marco Simoncelli was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident.
Marco a charasmatic rider who lived his life to the full both on, and off the track, a talented young man who will be sadly missed in the world of motorcycling.
Our thoughts and condolences to all Marco's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time. x x x

Happy Birthday Carl tomorrow (19/10/11) Not able to post hence why writing this now. Even though you are not with us, you will always be with me Carl. Have a great time up there eh, not too many WKD`s. Always in our thoughts not just today!

My friend Hayley has told us a heartwarming story of her friend Carl and what he and his family went through just a year ago, I am not a biker and so I dont know why... but I just had to come on here and have a look for myself, and I have to say (as big and daft as I am) I have shed a tear or two reading about the bikers who have been killed, I never really thought about it.... but under that helmet is a person, a person who is loved.
When I am out driving be it in my car or truck I will make a concious effort to look out more for motorcycles because of what I have seen on here.
God bless you and all your families, I will pray for you all.
Jeff North and family.

I worked with Carl several years ago, I moved to Shrewsbury and we lost touch and I only recently found about his death, but I always remember his contagious laugh and great sense of humour and even back then he was car and bike mad and mithered the hell out of me to let him ride my Ninja round the car park!
Ride easy wherever you are and remember shiny side up :) R.I.P Mate.

Carl, I cant believe a year has passed already, it seems like yesterday that you would call me at work and give me earache about getting deliveries out to you on time! you were a great manager and well respected for it.
We all miss you here and often speak about you, sleep tight dear friend from everyone here at Window Fashions. x x x

Carl, 13.10.10
Remembering you and all the laughs and tears we had shared over the years, remembering how 4 years ago you saved my Daughters life and if it was'nt for you she would'nt be here today.
Thinking of your wife and son at what must be a very tough time for them and knowing how proud you would be of all they have achieved in your memory.
And I know how angry and disgusted you would be at the relatives you rejected and hated who now confuse grief with GUILT!!!!!!!!
Rest easy pal knowing we will be there for those you loved and left behind x x

Carl "Doey" Dolan 19.10.73 - 13.10.10

A year has passed without holding you in my arms, without seeing your smile or hearing you laugh, Doey you are constantly in my thoughts and forever in my heart, and you will be my Husband forever more and I know you will walk alongside me throughout my life until we are reunited, until then wait patiently for me my love x x x x

We could shed tears that you have gone
But we smile because you have lived
We could close our eyes and pray that you will come back
But we open our eyes and see all that you have left
Our hearts could be empty because your not around
But our hearts are full of the memories and love that you shared
We could remember you and only that you are gone
But we cherish your memory Doey and will let it live on x x x x

The love to whom you gave is equal to the love you have taken with you x

It's almost a year since i lost one of my closest friends who i looked up to as a brother and who was always there for me. I can honestly say there is not one day i dont think about him. remembering growing up as kids and the support he gave to me later on when times were sometimes tough. I can also say i have yet to meet a more devoted husband and father and i know although he is no longer with us he is most definetely looking down on us all. They say all the good people get taken early and i really believe that. RIP Carl - Miss ya buddy!

Can`t believe it is nearly 12 months (13/10/10) since we lost you Carl. You will always be in my thoughts, special person that you were, your memory will live on!

Many of you know that I have been approached on a number of occasions by a well known book publisher to write my story, after many discussions I am now in the process of writing a book about my Husband Carl, it talks about his life, his relatives, the love for his family friends, also his accident and his brave fight for life and how it devastated the lives of those that he loved and left behind.
The book will hopefully be published in the summer of 2012 so please watch this space x

Remembering my old pal Andy Candanella sadly taken from us on 15.03.99 when a stolen car hit him while he was sat stationary at a set of traffic lights. Andy's 3 girls were left without a Dad and the driver was never caught.
Please be aware of bikers as they too have a family so dont you be the one to take them away from em.
Great work Fallen Bikers keep it up.

A truly wonderful and worthy cause keep up the good work and the fight for bikers everywhere, such remarkable and heartfelt stories and you are all truly inspirational people whose dedication and commitment at such a difficult times leaves us all in complete awe.
I am a biker and since becoming a member and reading your experiences it has made me so aware of the dangers out there and I am now a much better rider for it, because everytime I get on my bike I remember those that have fallen and the families that have been left behind.
Your Husbands and loved ones would be so very proud of you all for everything you have achieved in their memory.
Wishing you every happiness and success for the future, Sarah x :)

If you listen carefully you can hear Rat spinning in his grave at the thought of those sick bas**** sat there today!! well your about ten to twenty years too late because even in death he wouldnt forgive you... he hated you and thats the one thing you can all be certain of, suprisingly even in death you cant respect his wishes.

Well done guys....Keep the flag of the bikers up....
United we stand....Divided we fall

Very Good Work buddies - Keep it up -
Once Rider Always a Rider
Kevin - Mauritius Island

Sincere thanks to everyone that took part in the "Darren Stay Positive" Ride out, it was a fantastic day and our aim was to make Darren smile again and we certainly did that! during the course of the day we raised £870 in the space of just a few hours which will help Darren to buy the specialised equipment that he needs.
Thank you to everyone that joined us on the ride you have touched not only the hearts of Darren and Vicky but also of myself, Janis and Jane for whom found Sunday to be a very emotional day as our thoughts were with our Husbands Carl, John and Mark who would of all been so very honoured to of been part of such a wonderful day, so love to you all x

Maximum respect for your hard work in setting up this worthy cause :)
GWS to all fallen riders.

Guys, great website and you have my 100% support. Please visit us at shropsbikesafety.com. We are a non profit group of professionals committed to promoting safer riding. We are staging our very first Shropshire Bike show on June 26th, with all proceeds to the Midlands County Air Ambulance. Full details on the website. Be great to see you there. Mick

Carl, we think of you everyday and miss your sense of humour and your loud contagious laugh, we cant begin to imagine how your Karen and Dale must be feeling or how much your dear friends are missing you being around as I know just how much you all meant to one another, watch over them with love as you always did.
Until we meet again old friend.... sleeptight.

Darren Russell stay Positive, giving up is the easiest thing to do, but to hold it together when things seem like they are falling apart... thats true strength x thinking of you and Vicky and hoping luck comes your way very soon x x x

I am arranging a charity bicycle ride in memory of my good mate Carl Dolan, a true gentleman and a great friend who was always there to put me on the right track when times were tough, mate
Jen is pregnant and we have a baby boy on the way! his middle name will be Carl after you, love and respect to you mate I miss you everyday pal. :)

It is saddening to hear that so many of our loved ones have been tragically taken from us far too soon, and often so very needlessly.
Please take the time to look before you pull out of a junction, use your mirrors and be aware of bikers because they are somebodys loved one too.
If you would like to pay tribute to your lost loved one here on Fallen Bikers please e-mail a photo and a tribute to fallenbikers@hotmail.co.uk where they will be honoured and remembered alongside those that have fallen.

Will wear our patches in honour of my 21 yr old son Jason,killed 20/2/10 when 44 ton lorry driver didnt see him and drove thro him in Cornwall,love n respect to all

Its only a suggestion to all the families who have lost their loved ones, after reading all your heartfelt stories and tributes on facebook and your website, I feel it would be most beneficial if you wrote your individual stories and published them in a book together, as in my own admittance I do not know any motorcyclists and in fact I have never been on a motorbike ever! however I was so touched and saddened by your loss that as a driver I have now started to look out for motorcyclists and have become aware of how it affects so many lives and not just that of the motorcyclist and I think it could help raise biker awareness.
I work for a well known publisher and we would be most interested in talking to you.

Sadly two young men I knew were killed on bikes, (Brock Stringer and Carl Dolan from reddish) and I will proudly wear my badge in respect for both of them, ride side by side together in heaven boys.

Remembering my Brother Lee Wardell 16.15.1982 - 13.05.05 killed on a roundabout when a car driver didnt look properly, Lee died 3 days later in hospital. Sleep tight Bruv until we meet again x x

Wishing Fallen Bikers every success and may it go from strength to strength God bless all the families that have lost their loved ones, and may the fallen rest in peace.

I will be wearing my patch in honour of all our Fallen Bikers and their families, God bless you all x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Andy the Manc your comment says it all, especially true for the estranged relatives (and I say relatives lightly!) of a certain young man who was very dear to me.... a man I met as a business client, but with whom I ended up good friends.
Carl rest in peace my friend knowing you can be proud of Dale, Karen and your band of Brothers.
I hope your causing chaos wherever you are Pal!

Thank you fallen bikers for this package... I will be wearing my badge in memeory of my precious husband Paul (maverick) Bellingham who lost his life while travelling to a motorbike rally in scotland in July 2008.. A stupid mistake from a van driver cost Paul to leave behind his 4 year old son and 8 month old daughter and ofcourse me his soul mate. He's 4ever in our hearts..
Thank you again
Allison Bellingham
northern Ireland

young carl was 1 in a million.
we lived just around the corner from him as he grew up.
I always remember him as a loveable rogue who would help anyone if he could.he used to play with our son who also has a bike.
my wife fran and i will be in shortly for our packs as we also ride

best wishes for the future
alan&fran

Got mine and im wearing in honour of Carl Dolan a good man, an honest man who will be missed dearly within the industry. Rest in peace my friend and I will see you again someday.

As a nurse I will proudly wear my badge on my uniform in memory of the late Carl Dolan who I never had the pleasure of speaking to but cared for during his stay in ICU.
Myself and all the staff felt we knew him personally as we heard so many great things about this wonderful man form Karen and all his friends. Please come and visit us soon we would love to see you all again x

Well done guys :-))))) x

So many sad stories, my heart goes out to all the families and friends who have lost someone in such a tragic sudden & needless way, and all motorcyclists who have serious injuries. Hold your memories close to your heart, I do with Mark everyday so he is always by my side, just wish he was here to hold me. x

Just bought my pack and I will be wearing it proudly in memory of my Brother Andrew Holmes killed on his GSXR aged 19, Rest in Peace Brother we love and miss you always x

Just ordered 2 packs and we will be wearing ours in memory of our dear friends, Shane West, Jon Barnes and Eric Knowles ride on friends with the fallen.

YIPPEE! just purchased my Fallen Bikers pack and I will wear it with pride in memory of our Doey, and for the comment below... I couldnt agree more with you thats why Doey loved her and HATED them!!!!

I lost my dear pal and work colleague Carl Dolan in an accident and I wanted to say how very proud he would be of all that has been achieved in his memory he was one of the greatest men I have ever met and I will remember him fondly always.
Karen and Dale I love you both dearly and I too am so very proud of you both you have shown strength, dignity, and respect even when those around you have'nt and you are a far better person than them for it. God Bless, Dave x

I am here waiting for the shop to open, cant wait to get my patch on the biker jacket in rememberance or Robert Healey fellow biker and friend. RIP Rob.

I agree with Cath's comment and I take my hat off to all the families that have shared their stories on here and facebook it must of been so hard for you to do, but yet so very brave and unselfish.
Love and respect to you all on a job well done and best of luck for the future to you and your families.

Awesome website, awesome cause! I lost my partner in a bike crash 6 years ago and there were no support groups or anything like this and I felt so alone in my grief, I only wish this was done earlier its a great idea and I wish you every success Karen and I would love to help you in anyway I can. best wishes and love to all the families out there whose bikers have fallen.

I saw a poster for Fallen Bikers yesterday in Stockport and came on the site to see what it was all about, I sat here in tears reading about all the lives lost through careless driving, my love goes out to all the families who have so tragically lost a loved one and may I say you are all so very brave to share your stories in hope to help save another motorcyclists life. God bless you all x x x

To be fair Rat didnt give a crap about them either lol x

I lost a family member recently, a member of RISING MOON MCC, not to a RTA but nevertheless he is now riding the heavens on his hog.. Being a car driver myself, I would tend not to notice bikres on the road and often didnt look hard enough in my mirrors, (much to my admitting embarrassment now). I have since joined the same bike club (still driving a car for now) and it has educated me in the ways of the 2 & sometimes 3 wheeled brother and sisters I have joined. I drive with my eyes wide open nowadays and i am exeptionaly cautious about looking for riders in traffic. It may not seem important to some but when you lose somebody special in your life it changes you mentally. I am proud to be a small part of a large biker comunity.RIP 'MOG'.. Rising Moon MCC family member for life.

The same applies to a certain Reddish family that never gave a crap about someone until he died! and that was only to save face to people as they were to ashamed to admit it and there guilt caused them not only to lie and dishonour a man that had been tragically killed but also his wife, kid and mates! I say carry your guilt forever coz he would be more ashamed and disgraced with you all now than he ever was when he was alive. RIP. RAT

Well said Andy, hit and run drivers are the worst although every driver that kills someone through lack of judgment/attention deserves to carry that guilt forever as the family carry the loss for eternity x x

Guilt is regret for what you've done, regret is guilt for what you did'nt do, either way it will get heavier and heavier as you carry it with you throughout life and there are people out there who deserve to be weighed down forever for what they have done to these bikers and their families.

Where can I purchase a patch for my jacket? I lost a dear friend in bike RTA and would like to wear one in his memory. thanks.

Got my Fallen Bikers lapel badge and im proud to be wearing it in memory of Carl along with so many others. Karen and Dale, Carl was always so very proud of you both and always spoke about you whenever we met, but he would be especially proud of all you have achieved in his memory, well done and good luck with Fallen Bikers.

While I was in Wales this weekend I visited Carls grave and smiled when I saw his headstone, perfect, he would love it!!!
Great work guys keep it up, very worthwhile charity in memory of a good man.

I am a regular visitor to this site and I attended the Knee down which was a fantastic night! and I for one was proud to be there representing the great man himself, Mr Carl Dolan.
They say behind every good man is a good woman, well I have to agree as Karen is probably one of the strongest women I have ever met, her strength and determination at such a difficult time leaves me in complete awe, she is such an amazing lady.
Carl would be so very very proud of all that Karen, Dale, Carl, Rik, Stu and Walt have achieved in his memory, and knowing that biker awareness is being raised in hope that another bikers life is saved, and that biker could be me, so keep up the good work and I will be attending your next event with pride.
Great website Carl well done!

Since we first spoke you've grown so fast and this new site is amazing. This is going to be something Veeeeery big and worthwhile.

Hi I just wanted to say what a great charity this is and I and my husband attended the first knee down event on the 26th of February at the Hazel Grove, Reform Club, we had a fantastic time and Karen deserves all the praise and help she can get for setting this charity up. I would also like to say Carl Rea also deserves allot of praise for his efforts with the site and charity.

Dave I'm sorry to here about your son, its such a tragic thing to happen to any family. He will always be in your heart and in your memories, cherish them they can never be taken away from you. My husband was killed nearly 2yrs ago, my thoughts are with you. You should have his picture and tribute on the site. take care Janis

What a fantastic charity i lost my son aged 19 in a rta 2 years ago after a taxi driver ran a red light .Biking is in my blood and was also in my sons but alas to much blood is spilled .Biking is a fantastic sport ,hobby whatever you want to call it and thanks to groups like this will make our losses of loved ones easier to bear .My thoughts are with all the loved ones left behind and the ones waiting in a place not far .Keep up the good work Davey zzr Swann

I wish those involved in this charity every success. What a fantastic idea to raise awareness and support for people affected by these life changing experiences.
Good luck Everyone Jamie.

Good luck with a great cause - have linked from the club site and will write a blog post about about Fallen Bikers in an effort to support your cause

A great cause i'm sure we all agree.