We were deeply saddened to hear the tragic news that Stevie Smith passed away yesterday while riding enduro motorbikes in Canada.
Stevie will certainly be remembered fondly – he was a true legend and inspired many. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, loved ones and fans. Ride in peace, Stevie.
Devinci have spoken about Stevie, here is what they had to say:
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World Cup sensation Steve Smith passed away this afternoon after suffering a massive brain injury resulting from an enduro motorcycle accident in his hometown of Nanaimo, British Columbia. He was 26 years old.
"Today we lost a great person, who taught me about myself and influenced many," said Gabe Fox, team manager at Devinci Global Racing, Smith's team. "Stevie was a fierce competitor, an honest friend and a rider who made me proud on countless occasions. I am honoured to consider him my friend for so long."
Smith hailed from Vancouver Island, where he sharpened his mountain biking skills on the rainforest trails of Mt. Prevost. A force on the Canadian downhill racing scene for years, he became an international household name in 2013 after pocketing World Cup wins at Leogang, Hafjell, and Mont-Sainte-Anne. Those efforts culminated in the overall World Cup title the same year – downhill racing’s ultimate achievement.
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