tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post2945203836652266712..comments2024-02-24T18:05:37.846+00:00Comments on Bristol Traffic: Chris Hutt: died, march 2010Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-63602077041939057292010-03-30T12:23:26.774+01:002010-03-30T12:23:26.774+01:00I'd be very pleased to join a memorial cycle r...I'd be very pleased to join a memorial cycle ride for Chris. It's more than a week since he died and I've only just found out. Nice to find, via a twitter search, how widespread the appreciation of his work has been.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603220399215795740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-32455176896569033072010-03-24T18:20:19.949+00:002010-03-24T18:20:19.949+00:00No way? can not believe it.
Never forgotten, grea...No way? can not believe it.<br /><br />Never forgotten, greatly missed.<br /><br />Didnt know him very well, but I am shocked.<br /><br />Cycling still lives on his memory.<br /><br /><br />Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving. ~Albert Einstein<br /><br /><br />Much love and deep regret.<br /><br />CCCriminal Chalkisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863598665562987801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-51377431140784473632010-03-23T21:52:18.620+00:002010-03-23T21:52:18.620+00:00Chris was a good friend and I'm so sad to be f...Chris was a good friend and I'm so sad to be far away in California at this tough moment for Bristol bicycle culture. I posted some thoughts and memories of Chris on my blog: http://onthelevelblog.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/goodbye-chris-and-thank-you/<br /><br />Warm wishes to everyone else who misses Chris right now. JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-24572001195905405642010-03-23T17:38:49.870+00:002010-03-23T17:38:49.870+00:00@green tomato yes!@green tomato <b> yes! </b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-66403611921383449522010-03-23T17:34:56.448+00:002010-03-23T17:34:56.448+00:00I never met Chris, but I always enjoyed reading hi...I never met Chris, but I always enjoyed reading his point of view, both in his blog posts and in his responses on mine.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He will not doubt be missed by many.David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-41930453336495472182010-03-23T17:29:29.005+00:002010-03-23T17:29:29.005+00:00Condolences to his friends and family. Didnt know ...Condolences to his friends and family. Didnt know him personally but had read his comments on various forums and he came across as really dedicated to the cause.Downfaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184133679478493276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-28374191241985510022010-03-23T17:13:10.795+00:002010-03-23T17:13:10.795+00:00Chris and I may not have seen eye-to-eye on a numb...Chris and I may not have seen eye-to-eye on a number of issues, but nevertheless I enjoyed the debates we had on his blog and respected both the passion he had for his cause and also his achievements.<br /><br />RIP Chris.Bristol Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13143336218499645984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-57682993188360109532010-03-23T16:29:15.527+00:002010-03-23T16:29:15.527+00:00Tragic news.
Hope others will be inspired to finis...Tragic news.<br />Hope others will be inspired to finish what he started.aaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142330825237376723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-46031305250587688462010-03-23T15:21:23.345+00:002010-03-23T15:21:23.345+00:00Sad news indeed.
He engaged in some heated dialo...Sad news indeed. <br /><br />He engaged in some heated dialogue on one of my blogs and have read his blog ever since.<br /><br />Although not from Bristol, I must say you are lucky to have had this chap in your corner fighting for you.Jobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351415733437528273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-76858469269638863652010-03-23T14:33:17.808+00:002010-03-23T14:33:17.808+00:00It's very moving to read all these comments - ...It's very moving to read all these comments - great to know Chris was so valued, respected and radical to the death.<br />I am one of Chris' 2 offspring. My brother and I would like to organise a fitting funeral - bike based of course.<br />Any tips/pointers or help appreciated. my email is alice@handsonart.co.ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-9327940079164837532010-03-23T08:52:15.986+00:002010-03-23T08:52:15.986+00:00So sorry to hear this news.
Chris was an inspirat...So sorry to hear this news.<br /><br />Chris was an inspiration. His reasoned arguments and sense of social justice will be sorely missed. <br /><br />A great loss, for the cycling community and for the city as a whole.<br /><br />Was a pleasure meeting you Chris.<br /><br />Russell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-20729915344476459182010-03-22T21:59:22.187+00:002010-03-22T21:59:22.187+00:00what I really admired about chris was his readines...what I really admired about chris was his readiness to say what he felt needed saying, unswayed by fear of criticism. Also, his spiky nature in public and blog banter belied a warm and agreeabler nature when talking one to one.<br />This is a big loss to Bristol.Shall we create a bike hearse to give him an appropriate send off, if his family agree?<br />Steve Meekgreen tomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344897176440272327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-53487592187411150432010-03-22T20:21:54.372+00:002010-03-22T20:21:54.372+00:00Without doubt the most intelligent, clear-sighted,...Without doubt the most intelligent, clear-sighted, original and articulate cycle-campaigner in Bristol. His tireless dedication and constant surveillance of the local & national transport scene have been invaluable. Our voice will be weaker without him.DaveInBristolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797979377420737192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-8246372992519000342010-03-22T13:26:48.669+00:002010-03-22T13:26:48.669+00:00RIP, Chris; we didn't always see eye-to-eye ab...RIP, Chris; we didn't always see eye-to-eye about economics or the utility of rail transport, but I'll miss our occasional disagreements as I'll miss your insight, humour and campaigning zeal.<br /><br />The world is much poorer for this loss.PeteJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671107930172409182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-4367868184968163262010-03-22T13:03:00.495+00:002010-03-22T13:03:00.495+00:00It's a poorer world without Chris in it.
It ...It's a poorer world without Chris in it. <br /><br />It was always a pleasure to meet up with his steadfast and sensitive soul.<br /><br />We'll miss him.<br /><br />Di and MartinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121544713374600493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-90380954540111800482010-03-22T08:54:41.194+00:002010-03-22T08:54:41.194+00:00Sad news. He'll be greatly missed.Sad news. He'll be greatly missed.greenlunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179681209390636962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-69324625291833976902010-03-21T22:34:53.108+00:002010-03-21T22:34:53.108+00:00Chris,
I knew Chris for thirty years, and OK, he w...Chris,<br />I knew Chris for thirty years, and OK, he wasn't always the most politicly aware of cycling champions, but he was always there, always fighting.<br /><br />Never forget, without people like Chris, we wouldn't be where we are today, and let's keep campaigning, because we know where we want to be tomorrow. And so did Chris.burtthebikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901408480385687067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-79382760304097294292010-03-21T20:37:47.588+00:002010-03-21T20:37:47.588+00:00-fixed the title but the the URL will stay wrong. ...-fixed the title but the the URL will stay wrong. Bugger. Still not fully in 2010.SteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-27310588589282647702010-03-21T20:37:25.662+00:002010-03-21T20:37:25.662+00:00I never met Chris but was looking forward to at so...I never met Chris but was looking forward to at some point this year as I've now become more active in cycling campaigning. This is very sad news.<br /><br />Bristol cycling has lost a true champion. I'll miss his witty blogging and enthusiasm for cycling. He was a real inspiration and a memorial ride or some part of the Railway Path dedicated to him would be a fitting tribute.mnpinkfloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001283058575906163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-48783658548070135072010-03-21T20:33:46.678+00:002010-03-21T20:33:46.678+00:00I meant "seen Chris since 2009" not &quo...I meant "seen Chris since 2009" not "in 2009"...Roger Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123834758659531531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-67193906606741630882010-03-21T20:15:23.158+00:002010-03-21T20:15:23.158+00:00A real shock, and a sad loss.
Could you fix the t...A real shock, and a sad loss.<br /><br />Could you fix the title of the post though? I'm sure i've seen Chris in 2009. With the incorrect year at the top it took me a while to realise this wasn't another tongue-in-cheek joke.Roger Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123834758659531531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-56099605280536656942010-03-21T18:18:42.083+00:002010-03-21T18:18:42.083+00:00i hadn't seen him for years since Cyclebag day...i hadn't seen him for years since Cyclebag days and was looking forward to bumping into him now that I am again active in promoting cycling, a memorial ride would be fitting.<br /><br />Kevin DennisHarvey Bikebellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18286418282855746554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-79288599613604276552010-03-21T16:35:42.286+00:002010-03-21T16:35:42.286+00:00Oh no, a real loss for Bristol and an awful shock....Oh no, a real loss for Bristol and an awful shock.<br /><br />We must organise a bike ride in his honour, if it is a 'Chris' ride it would have to be a very steep uphill climb followed by miles of freewheeling down the other side! If not maybe just a jaunt along the Bristol to Bath cycle path.<br /><br />I knew Chris for may years, infact I lived in his flat whilst he took a year off travelling. I shall miss bumping into him around the Harbourside and hearing about the latest gripe.<br /><br />Very, very sad news.SouthvilleSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671588165928274529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-59451759728128889012010-03-21T16:21:55.978+00:002010-03-21T16:21:55.978+00:00A real shock, and it seems all the more surprising...A real shock, and it seems all the more surprising because he must have been quite healthy with all the cycling he did...<br /><br />Bristol will really miss the superb constructive criticism that he supplied to the Council. He was in many ways a "loyal opposition" on transport matters, who genuinely wanted to improve rather than score points or just damage reputation.Cllr Mark Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634942331096249579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7803191245171285795.post-39973785415417879222010-03-21T14:51:51.177+00:002010-03-21T14:51:51.177+00:00I haven't seen Chris in years, but his rekindl...I haven't seen Chris in years, but his rekindled enthusiasm for cycle campaigning in the past few years was a great source of joy for me. Not afraid to tell it like it is and actively avoid the easy way out, Chris never lost his enthusiasm for the original dreams of Cyclebag.<br /><br />When I first met him he was still nominally running Cyclebag, despite it having a completely moribund membership. He seemed to regard the newly formed Bristol Cycling Campaign as an upstart, but eventually joined in some campaigns.<br /><br />It was the route surveying and planning where he seemed to find the most satisfaction, and it is such a shame that the National Cycle Network was never built to Chris's exacting standards...<br /><br />MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675611922168618055noreply@blogger.com