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Time to give a bit back

 

We don't make a habit of featuring other magazine's writers very often. It can be seen as bad form to promote someone else as being a good writer, especially when they write for the opposition.

We also don't go for "send this to as many people as you can" e-mails because they're rather crass and usually pointless.

But this week we've had two mails that deserve further mention, and this, the first, boosts another writer as well.

Gus Scott, as many of you will already know, was killed in practice for the Superbike TT this year when he collided with a marshal who was going to the aid of a broken down rider. The marshal also died in the incident.Gus at the Macau GP this year.

Gus was a thoroughly nice guy, a brilliant rider and a talented journalist with whom, sadly, we never had the opportunity to work but who was always above magazine rivalry when we met up. His was a sad loss to the racing and writing communities on which he made such an impact.

Many people who knew Gus better than we did wrote better obituaries, which is why we've said nothing publically until now. Because now there's something we need to tell you.

Gus left behind a 10 year old daughter, Yasmin. And though we can't replace her Dad, we can make life easier in the future.

If you pay a visit to www.gusscott.com you'll find a site which contains a whole load of fabulous bike pictures. Some of Gus, some of other biking greats. All the photographers have donated their work for free and you can buy these pictures at a spectacularly reasonable price.

The site was put together by a bunch of Gus' colleagues and friends and is managed by his parents. All the money raised goes straight into a trust fund being for Yasmin. This is what they say:

"If you do want to buy some of the awesome pictures on the site - donated free of charge by some of the very best photographers in the World - you can be safe in the knowledge that every penny made will benefit Yasmin in years to come.

The gatekeepers of the fund account are Gus's Mum and Dad, Brian and Valerie. All we did was call a load of photographers and set up the site - the next part of the transaction is directly between you and Gus's family.

So go and have a shufty through the pics that are there already. As time goes by the choice and variety will expand but we urge you to click the "buy print" button when you've found the picture you like! "

So go have a look. There are no popups or other nasties and some of the photos are truly spectacular.

In fact, come back here and post a message in the forum saying which one your prefer. At the end of October we'll put all the names in a virtual hat and buy one random winner a 10x8 glossy of their favourite shot. Now we can't say fairer than that, can we?

Once again, it's www.gusscott.com

 




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