RIP Dennis Hammar

[Zebra]

On 8/26/2025 at 2:21 PM, droo said:

I have a candidate for a ghost bike if needed

I would like a Ghost bike, to go just BELOW the mural, and maybe someone else can place it, and chain it in place?

Any volunteers? Tx…

Cheers

Chris

[Zebra]

…had the most interesting suggestion from ChrisF, to place the Ghost bike ABOVE the mural, suspended, etc.….just putting it out there, for others to consider/run with…

Cheers

Chris

[Anthem24]

I suspect a lot of hubbers might not be seeing these posts embedded in this CT Danger Areas thread. Why not copy all the pics over to a new thread with the title referring to Dennis and a memorial.

[Zebra]

…would you mind running with this, Anthem24, and having a go at it, or must contributors move their own (portion of) content, unsure…?

[Anthem24]

19 hours ago, Zebra said:

…would you mind running with this, Anthem24, and having a go at it, or must contributors move their own (portion of) content, unsure…?

Does seem tricky. Maybe it's best if you just start a new topic (Dennis Hammar memorial?)  and copy over your last few posts of photos.

I presume somebody has informed his wife? She has posted on the Stay Wider of the Rider Facebook post, but you have to have been a follower for 24 hours in order to comment/reply, and I'm not.

[Zebra]

14 minutes ago, Anthem24 said:

Does seem tricky. Maybe it's best if you just start a new topic (Dennis Hammar memorial?)  and copy over your last few posts of photos.

I presume somebody has informed his wife? She has posted on the Stay Wider of the Rider Facebook post, but you have to have been a follower for 24 hours in order to comment/reply, and I'm not.

Ok, will do so (start Dennis Hammar thread…)in the new week.

Yes, both Wife & Son aware, Son gave us permission to do the Mural, and Wife & Son phoned me seperately later that afternoon, expressing gratitude. Was suprised to hear from them on the same day, since i purposely kept things a bit quiet, so we were not disturbed whilst setting up, etc.

She (Wife) wants to meet the Muralist, so sometime soon we will meet at site - with Champagne, nogal, and ‘celebrate’ his life, etc.

More then, but both Wife & Son are stoked; well done to Hubbers collectively making this happen!
 

Chris 

[Zebra]

Update from Dennis Hammar's Wife:

"It's really hard to believe that it is 2 months since Dennis Passed away.   Yesterday I went to find this

unbelievable mural that was painted of him ... it was hugely emotional and a reality that he is not

coming home.   But, I am filled with gratitude that he has left an unbelievable mark on so many people

because he touched so many lives and those who drive past the mural can remember him with love . 💔💔💔"
 

[ChrisF]

On 9/25/2025 at 2:14 PM, Zebra said:

I would like a Ghost bike, to go just BELOW the mural, and maybe someone else can place it, and chain it in place?

Any volunteers? Tx…

Cheers

Chris

 

BUMP ....

 

Anybody with a donor for a ghost bike ?

[Shebeen]

2 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

BUMP ....

 

Anybody with a donor for a ghost bike ?

um Nils has been quite busy purging! @Woodstock Cycleworks

[Shebeen]

5 hours ago, Zebra said:

Update from Dennis Hammar's Wife:

"It's really hard to believe that it is 2 months since Dennis Passed away.   Yesterday I went to find this

unbelievable mural that was painted of him ... it was hugely emotional and a reality that he is not

coming home.   But, I am filled with gratitude that he has left an unbelievable mark on so many people

because he touched so many lives and those who drive past the mural can remember him with love . 💔💔💔"
 

wow this is incredible!

[Zebra]

17 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

BUMP ....

 

Anybody with a donor for a ghost bike ?

I did follow up with Droo last weekend, but his donor bike went quickly - maybe someone can ask NILS @Nils if he has something?

Cheers

Chris

[Spirog]

On 9/24/2025 at 4:02 PM, Zebra said:

Picture showing Artist’s signature at lower left, as promised.

A further call for pledged funds - thanks!
 

Chris.

Great job. Pledge paid. Thanks for the initiative,

[Zebra]

21 minutes ago, Spirog said:

Great job. Pledge paid. Thanks for the initiative,

Noted, @Spirog many thanks, much appreciated.

Chris

[Milosh]

Pledge paid, looks amazing. Thank you 

 

[Zebra]

3 hours ago, Milosh said:

Pledge paid, looks amazing. Thank you 

 

Thanks, Milosh, appreciated. You made a difference.

Chris

[Zebra]

Right. As of Wednesday, 01st October, i have either R2.5k else R3k OVER, so far, in my account, after paying the Muralist.

I will give it say 1 more week for any other pledges to trickle in, and then this R2.5 or R3k + any other pledge received (will do a recon…) needs to ‘go somewhere’, to a good cause/charity/memorial, etc.

Please supply ideas on WHAT to do with it; i would like it out of my account by say the 15th October, latest.

Please note 1 member pledged - and paid - R5k, so its possible to return some funds to him, but over to the Hubbers…

Chris