Sad News – Kelly McGarry Has Passed Away

We’re gutted to hear the news that Freeriding legend Kelly McGarry has tragically passed away

We obviously have very limited info right now but if the sources are correct then we are deeply saddened here at Ride.io to hear this terrible news. We will update as more info comes in.

From local news source –

A man has died while mountain biking in Queenstown.

Queenstown emergency services were called to the mountain bike crash on the Ben Lomond Track above Queenstown at 4.14pm. Police said the call was to a report of a male having fallen from his bike and requiring urgent medical assistance.

St John Central Lakes territory manager Kelvin Perriman confirmed a man had died.

“It looks like it’s been a medical event.

“We’ve flown two paramedics from Queenstown up there. It is apparently at the back of the Ben Lomond track – it is a fairly remote area only accessed by helicopter. We believe its a gentleman in his late 30s declared deceased at the scene.”

He was not able to confirm the man’s nationality, or who raised the alarm.

The YT Industries guys are understandably devastated by the news –

We were informed about his death in the morning and are petrified, shocked and heartbroken about losing one of our family members. Kelly was a warm-hearted, friendly and relaxed guy. He stood for the true essence of mountain biking through every aspect of his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, girlfriend and his friends. The mountain bike world lost an exceptional character.

We consider it an honour that Kelly was riding for the YT Family last year.

Ride in paradise!