Ride in Peace Rev. Dave

These announcements are always hard to make, doubly so when it's someone I knew personally and have shared a beer or three with on many an occasion. Friend and fellow cyclist "Reverend" David Dillon passed away last Friday, at the young age of 35. Many of you probably knew him from the Critical Mass rides, Full Moon Cruises, or any number of other events he was a regular participant in. If not by name, you'd probably recognize one of his wacky bikes with the NuVinci hubs, a company he worked and tirelessly evangelized for, owing to his moniker. Our community has lost someone that not only took but actually gave back to his fellow cyclists, a trait which sadly seems to be in short supply these days. Ride in peace Dave, you'll be sorely missed.

"Reverend" David Dillon
May 1974 - June 2009

I've attached the following statement sent to me by Shanna, a close friend of Dave's and fellow cyclist:

The Austin bike community lost a friend with the passing of David Dillon, known to friends as Reverend Dave, on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the age of 35. Dave moved to Austin from Oklahoma City in 2008 and worked on NuVinci bicycle hubs for Fallbrook Technologies. There were few things that Dave loved more than bikes, skateboarding, and snowboarding. He could be found at Critical Mass or the various bike events around town, or alternately at the Alamo Drafthouse or with a Fat Tire beer at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, his favorite local hangout. Before moving to Austin, he was a fixture in the OKC bike scene. He was a generous, good friend, and he will be missed greatly. May he ride on in peace.

Services will be held Thursday, June 11th at 1pm at Yanda and Sons Funeral Home in Yukon, Oklahoma. Friends will gather Wednesday, July 15th at 6pm, at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos for a mug dedication. A memorial bike ride will be planned.

Dave hailed from Oklahoma and his home-town paper is carrying his obituary. I'll keep everyone posted with details of the memorial ride as they're hashed out.