Nick Attaway, 57, of Sunningdale Road, was killed when he fell from his bike into the path of a van on Shipley Road, Southwater, near Horsham, on July 27. He died at the scene.

At the time he died he was out riding with fellow members of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club.

The club's chairman, Robert Downham, paid tribute to Mr Attaway and said: "Nick will be sadly missed by everyone.

"He was a very keen cyclist. We hadn't seen him so much this year, but last year he was out racing quite a lot.

"Everyone at the club has been shocked and saddened to hear of his death. We're all very upset."

Mr Attaway is the second member of the club to be killed in a road collision in less than a year.

In November 2007, Keith Harmer, collided with a lorry on the A24 at Ashington. The 49-year-old, from Franklands Close in Findon Valley, was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital suffering from serious head, chest and pelvic injuries. He was in a critical condition but later died from his injuries.

Mr Downham said: "It's especially sad to have lost two of our members in one year.

"Keith's case is the subject of an ongoing court case, but I understand Nick's was purely an unfortunate accident."


Did you know him? If so, email your tributes to letters@worthingherald.co.uk


Tributes

I've known Nick for the past eight years, as a work colleague in the post office.

He was a very keen cyclist and with his free time he would cycle somewhere, sometimes for miles.

He also loved cricket and his cats.

But as a work colleague and friend he will definitely be missed, not just by me but many others too.

He was easy to talk to.

You could always have a laugh and a joke with him. If he could help you with anything he would.

He was just an all-round very nice bloke and I shall miss him definitely.

Vinnie


Tribute to my dad Nick Attaway

My dad was the kindest and most generous man, if I was ever in trouble I could always count on him to help me out, even though he would usually raise his eyebrows at me and shake his head he would always do anything to help me.

As a lot of people know he always cared about other peoples welfare and would always lend his support to anybody who needed it, this was the character of the man and why he was always thought highly of by people who knew him.

He will be sadly missed especially by me as he wasn't just a father he was my best friend, I will miss our phone calls and conversations about how rubbish England are at cricket and what he thought was the best team etc...

I would also like to thank everyone for their support and kindness during this time, especially all my close friends who have been fantastic and have made this period of my life easier by being there for me.

The funeral is at Worthing Crematorium at 3pm Wednesday the 6th August, everyone that knew my father will be welcome.

Rik Attaway


I have known Nick for over twenty years.We have trained together and raced one-another.Sometimes he won ,sometimes I won,but we never once had a cross word.

When I married in 2001, there was no doubt in my mind who to ask to be best man.We had a fantastic day,one i will cherish for ever.

Now he's gone and only memories remain,but what great memories.Thankyou Nick for those 23 years.
I am lucky to have known you and to be able to call you a friend.

Andrew Moulding


I was extremely saddened to hear of Nicks death.

I worked with Nick for 18 years and he was a jolly, kind and friendly bloke who was always ready to listen or help anyone.

Nick will be very very sorely missed.

God bless Nickie.

Love Mandy.


Nick Attaway was best man at our wedding, 38 years ago, as my husband was at his wedding to Pat, also 38 years ago.

It has come as a great shock to all of us to hear of his tragic accident. Although we have been in Devon for the last 20 years, we were still in touch and he has cycled through Dartmoor which is just behind us.

We would like to extend our thoughts and sympathies to Pat, his son Richard, his parents, and his brothers and their families during this very sad period.

From Christine and Tony Short
and all the children.


HEARD the tragic news regarding 'our Nick' on Monday morning here at Main Reception when our mail was delivered. It was a terrible shock and this has been a very difficult week, knowing I will not see his cheery face and have the cheeky morning banter again.

He was the perfect person to be a postie – always polite, caring, cheerful and punctual and with a good sense of humour. One of the 'good guys'.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Pat
Main Reception
Northbrook College


It was with great sadness that I read today of Nicks death in a tragic cycling accident.

I live in Australia (near Canberra) but grew up in Durrington.

Nicholas and I were neighbours and as children spent many hours together playing.

ur families did once travel to Wales together for a summer holiday, which I remember as being great fun.

Although I have not had any contact with Nicholas for many years, it was still a shock and bought back many memories of our childhood together.

I would like to send my condolences to his family and friends.

Geraldine Cullen.


How sad to hear of the accident resulting in Nick's death.

As a past colleague of many years who worked with him at Worthing Post Office he was a really decent chap and I am sure will be sadly missed by many.

Bill


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