Rab Wardell

Rab Wardell, pictured, who won a race at Kirroughtree Forest near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire on Sunday was described by colleagues as 'incredibly ...

In a statement, Scottish Cycling said: ‘We are devastated to confirm that international mountain biker and former employee, Rab Wardell, has passed away today. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends.’ I guess I still felt confident that I’d be able to catch the leaders and win so I just gave it my best shot.’ On Monday night he appeared on BBC Scotland show The Nine to talk about his championship win. His win at Kirroughtree Forest near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, on Sunday was described as a ‘show of incredible resilience’ by British Cycling after Mr Wardell managed to catch the early race leaders to take the win. A statement from SXC said: ‘We are devastated to relay to you the tragic news that our friend, our Champion Rab Wardell, has died overnight.

Rab Wardell died of a heart attack in his sleep on the night of the 22nd August 2022. He was 37 year old.

Rab was a true all-rounder, racing XC, cross and Enduro with equal flair (and whipping an XC bike in my photo from ten years ago, or setting the FKT for the West Highland Way.) all while being humble and cheerful – and very, very fast. So sorry to have just heard the news about Rab Wardell’s death. [ Scottish MTB XC Championships](https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/257884/Scottish-MTB-XC-Championships--SXC-Series-2022-Round-4-Aberfoyle) at the weekend.

MOUNTAIN biker Rab Wardell has tragically died in his sleep aged 37.The Glaswegian passed away just two days after winning the elite men's title at th.

Too young, too soon." Ride easy." Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time." A third added: "Heartbreaking. I can't imagine what they are going through." "I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab.

The tenacious racer passed away in his sleep just two days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championship.

First and foremost a mountain biker, he also loved all forms of riding, from road to BMX, with a Scottish Cyclocross Championship title to his name, too. When Covid slowed the business, the adventure enthusiast took the opportunity to throw himself fully back into his own training and racing. Just two days earlier, he had won the Scottish MTB XC Championship, adding to the junior and U23 national championships he took nearly two decades before.

Tributes have poured in for Wardell, who appeared on BBC Scotland just hours before he passed away in his sleep.

Glad to have known you and called you a friend. I guess I still felt confident I would be able to catch the leaders and win." "My thoughts are especially with his loved ones. Ali Burgess said: “A sad day for Scottish mountain biking. He was on such a high after winning the elusive Scottish Elite XC Championship at the weekend. A great racer and even greater person. There never was anyone else quite like Rab. Our Champion, Our Inspiration, Our Friend." An incredibly gifted rider and coach but, more than that, a lovely man. He went on: "I just had to keep on trucking and keep racing. A one-off. [BBC Scotland](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/bbc-scotland)'s The Nine programme talking about his victory at Kirroughtree Forest in [Dumfries and Galloway](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/dumfries-and-galloway) on Sunday.

He took home gold at the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway at the weekend. On Monday evening he appeared on BBC Scotland's The Nine ...

An inspiration and a fighter" while a fifth added: "So sad to hear. Glad to have known you and called you a friend. A statement on their Facebook page said: "Our deepest sympathy to his friends, family and loved ones. I guess I still felt confident that I'd be able to catch the leaders and win so I just gave it my best shot - what more can you do?" "My thoughts are especially with his loved ones. A great racer and even greater person. An incredibly gifted rider and coach but, more than that, a lovely man. A one-off. Devastated loved ones and members of the mountain biking community have paid tribute to Rab in their droves. "I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. On Monday evening he appeared on BBC Scotland's The Nine chatting about his win despite enduring three punctures. The sportsman passed away just two days after winning the Scottish championship.

'Humble and cheerful' mountain bike champion Rab Wardell has tragically died in his sleep aged 37 - two days after winning a major title.

"I guess I still felt confident that I'd be able to catch the leaders and win so I just gave it my best shot - what more can you do?" "Our deepest sympathy to his friends, family and loved ones. He posted: "Scottish Champion. "I’m sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. "To be honest, it was a bit of a disaster, but I just had to keep on trucking and keep racing. It’s taken a few years but I can now add the Senior Cross Country title to the Junior and U23 ones I won nearly 2 decades ago."

Professional mountain biker and coach Rab Wardell passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 37. The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Wardell was and remains an inspiration to many and he will be greatly missed by the mountain bike community. Singletracks is unable to confirm a cause of death. Just two days earlier Wardell won the Scottish XC mountain bike championship, and yesterday he appeared on television to discuss his win.

Scottish Cycling confirmed on Tuesday evening that Wardell died in his sleep, aged 37.

“We have very little information at this stage, but we send our love & support to his family, friends & all those in our community who knew him. He appeared on BBC Scotland’s The Nine programme on Monday evening to talk about his victory but died later that night. Scottish mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships.

Scottish mountain biker Rab Wardell has died in his sleep just two days after taking victory at the national championships. Wardell, 37, won the men's elite ...

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The Scottish mountain bike rider has died at the age of 37, with his partner Katie Archibald claiming he suffered 'cardiac arrest' at home.

Our champion, our inspiration, our friend.” Scottish Cycling confirmed on Tuesday evening that Wardell had died in his sleep. “I’m sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. We ask that you respect Rab’s family’s privacy at this incredibly sad time.” “He will be truly missed by our community and his determination, talent and friendship will live on in all our hearts and memories,” a statement said. [tweeted on Wednesday](https://twitter.com/_katiearchibald/status/1562312232381419520) that he had suffered a “cardiac arrest” on Tuesday morning.

Katie, 28, revealed that the 37-year-old went into cardiac arrest while the pair were in bed on Tuesday morning, with Rab tragically passing away.

Tributes have flooded in for the mountain bike champion following his death. It reads: "Our deepest sympathy to his friends, family and loved ones. I tried and tried, and the paramedics arrived within minutes, but his heart stopped and they couldn't bring him back. The sportsman appeared on "I love him so much and need him here with me. "I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab.

Wardell died in his sleep, two days after he won the elite men's title at the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway at the weekend.

"I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. I love him so much and need him here with me. I need him here so badly, but he's gone. Speaking on the race, he said: "To be honest, it was a bit of a disaster, but I just have to keep on trucking and keep racing. I can't bear to talk about him in the past tense to say anything myself. "He will be truly missed by our community and his determination, talent and friendship will live on in all our hearts and memories.

Scottish mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships.

OLYMPIC champion Katie Archibald, the partner of mountain biker Rab Wardell who tragically passed away on Tuesday, has said she "can't describe the pa.

Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time." "I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. "Thank you to those making tributes. I love you." I need him here so badly, but he's gone. I love him so much and need him here with me.

A champion mountain bike rider has died in his sleep just two days after winning a major competition. Rab Wardell took the top prize at the Scottish MTB XC ...

I tried and tried, and the paramedics arrived within minutes, but his heart stopped and they couldn’t bring him back. You mean everything to me, Rab. ‘I love him so much and need him here with me. ‘Thank you to those making tributes. The win at the weekend was described as a ‘show of incredible resilience’ after he overcame three punctures and surged from the back of the field to win the race. Mine stopped with it.

Wardell won elite men's title at the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway last weekend.

An avid cycling follower with a keen interest in racing, his writing previously featured on Casquettes and Bidons. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time.” We ask that you respect Rab’s family’s privacy at this incredibly sad time.” His win last weekend at [Kirroughtree Forest](https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/scotland/article/20220821-scottish-cycling-news-Resilient-Rab-takes-Scottish-XC-title-0) (opens in new tab) was described by Scottish Cycling as a “show of incredible resilience”. I tried and tried, and the paramedics arrived within minutes, but his heart stopped and they couldn't bring him back. Last weekend Wardell won the elite men’s title at the Scottish MTB XC Championships in Dumfries and Galloway.

Wardell died aged 37 just two days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships.

“I love him so much and need him here with me. I need him here so badly, but he’s gone. I tried and tried and the paramedics arrived within minutes, but his heart stopped and they couldn’t bring him back.

Mountain biker Rab Wardell has died two days after winning the Scottish Championship. Partner Katie Archibald says he went into cardiac arrest.

"I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time.” You mean everything to me, Rab. “Thank you to those making tributes. I need him here so badly, but he's gone. Vuelta a España

Mountain bike rider Rab Wardell died after falling into a cardiac arrest in his home, and his Olympian wife Katie Archibald has bravely revealed the efforts ...

"We have very little information at this stage, but we send our love and support to his family, friends and all those in our community who knew him," the organisation said. In a statement, The Scottish Cross Country Association said: "Our deepest sympathy to his friends, family and loved ones. He had spoken about how he had become Scottish Cross Country champion despite having to deal with three punctures. Our Champion, Our Inspiration, Our Friend." Following his death, the cross country bike rider's partner Archibald has bravely opened up on social media about the tragic circumstances. I love you."

Scottish Cycling confirmed on Tuesday evening that Rab Wardell had died in his sleep aged 37. His partner, Katie Archibald, said the cyclist had gone into cardiac arrest while they were lying in bed together, as she said she “can ...

I need him here so badly, but he’s gone. Ms Archibald added: “Thank you to those making tributes. I love him so much and need him here with me.

Rab Wardell passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest just days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships. Partner Katie Archibald ...

Partner Katie Archibald has revealed her efforts to revive Wardell during the night I love you." I need him here so badly, but he's gone.

Rab Wardell appeared on TV on Monday evening to talk about his victory in the Scottish MTB XC Championships at Kirroughtree Forest, but died later that ...

I need him here so badly, but he's gone. I love him so much and need him here with me. Rab Wardell appeared on TV on Monday evening to talk about his victory in the Scottish MTB XC Championships at Kirroughtree Forest, but died later that night.

Katie Archibald said she had 'tried and tried' to revive her 37-year-old partner after he suffered a cardiac arrest at home.

I need him here so badly, but he’s gone. Ms Archibald added: “Thank you to those making tributes. I love him so much and need him here with me.

Katie Archibald said she had 'tried and tried' to revive her 37-year-old partner after he suffered a cardiac arrest at home.

I need him here so badly, but he’s gone. Ms Archibald added: “Thank you to those making tributes. I love him so much and need him here with me.

Scottish mountain biker Rab Wardell has died just days after winning the Scottish MTB XC Championships. | ITV National News.

You mean everything to me, Rab. "Thank you to those making tributes. I need him here so badly, but he's gone.

Scottish cyclist Rab Wardell, 37, died unexpectedly Tuesday after he suffered cardiac arrest, his partner said.

“If it has two wheels and handlebars then I’m probably going to like it,” [he wrote](https://www.rabwardell.com/bio). [said on Twitter](https://twitter.com/BritishCycling/status/1562147373257822209). [said in a statement](https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/scotland/article/20220823-scottish-cycling-news-Rab-Wardell-0). I need him here so badly, but he’s gone. [social media](https://twitter.com/_katiearchibald/status/1562312232381419520) Wednesday.

Mountain biker Rab Wardell has died two days after winning the Scottish Championship. Partner Katie Archibald says he went into cardiac arrest.

"I'm sure more eloquent words will be written by many but RIP Rab. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time.” You mean everything to me, Rab. “Thank you to those making tributes. I need him here so badly, but he's gone. Vuelta a España

Mountain biker died following cardiac arrest in bed yesterday morning – just two days after winning Scottish national championship.