Tributes have been paid to one of the founding members of the Lasardine Cycling Club who passed away following a “brave fight” with motor neurone disease.
Trevor Cole died on 12 February 2026.
Lasardine Cycling Club paid tribute to the founding member in a post on Facebook.
The post said: “If life is a box of chocolates, Trevor didn’t just pick one; he tried the whole selection, offered you a bite, then told you a story about the time he ate a similar one with someone famous in a place you’ve never heard of… and somehow made it sound completely normal.
“Cycling, work, music, motor cars, fine food, good wine, Trevor collected passions the way the rest of us collect café stops.
“He made friends everywhere, with everyone, from every walk of life. Once you met him, you didn’t forget him, and you certainly didn’t escape without being entertained.”
Trevor was “instrumental” in founding the Lasardine Cycling Club in 2014, according to the post.
It continued: “In classic Trevor fashion, he promptly appointed himself El Presidente first Sardine on the list, naturally.
“Jersey Stroke Support was close to his heart, and thanks in no small part to Trevor’s hard work and persuasive charm, it remains the charity we support.”
The post added: “Every Sardine has their own Trevor story, too many to fit into one post, and too precious to rush. We’re sure everyone who met him will have one too.
“Thank you, El Presidente, for enriching our lives, for the laughter, the legend, and the friendship.”
Jersey Stroke Support commented: “We are very sorry to hear of the sad loss of Trevor. He was a wonderful supporter of the charity and will be missed by many.”
Jon Barratt added: “RIP Trevor. We will go on cycling and reminiscing about all of the happiness and laughter we had with you. Rest easy my friend.”
Ian Black wrote: “We will never forget him. Trevor will always hold a fond place in our hearts.”
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