KPRC plans to honour Frank Cubis

Dave Vine contacted Brian Powney, President of Kingston Phoenix before our AGM to ask if there were any developments in the investigation of Frank’s tragic collision. This is the substance of his reply, some of which Dave mentioned on Wednesday, and includes a kind invitation to their club Dinner Dance in February.

Brian confirmed that the investigation remains with the Police. “The only information we currently have is that Frank was hit by, what is being called a Flat Bed Van that I understand pulled out of a road onto the road Frank was on.  The Police reported Frank was fully visible as they have seen him on Bus and Bus Stop cameras,”

“It should never have happened and yes I still half expect Frank to turn up at club sometime.”

“But we must go onwards and upwards, as they say.”

“So some news on fundraising for Frank and his family.  They are supporting the Air Ambulance and Brake - a road safety awareness charity.  And together we will purchase a hardwood park bench in memory of Frank and the aim is to place it at his favourite spot in Richmond Park.  I'm aiming to have this ready by next May and we'll have a ride there arranged for an unveiling.”

“The Kingston Phoenix will work on plans over the Winter for a long distance ride - current thinking is Cardiff to London - one of Frank's National trike records.  This will be a one day ride and we'll work on other clubs to get involved and sort a "Just Giving" page.  We are considering a 25 mile TT in his honour but this may well be 2018 by the time it gets off the ground.   Lastly, the easy one - the club's 12 Hour Trophy will be renamed the Frank Cubis Memorial Trophy - Frank still held that club record at the time of his death, with 256.92 miles.”

“Amazingly his record was broken this year by Dale Lush who rode 265.95 miles.  Such a shame that Frank will not be at the club dinner to present the Trophy.”

“We will have a presentation to Frank's daughter at the club dinner on February 25th 2017 and his friends from the CTC section are welcome to attend the dinner dance.  Please therefore find attached details of the club dinner as it is all now arranged.”

“Lastly, "Frank's Bucket" will be at the club dinner and people can make further donations to all of the above.”

“All the best and see you soon,

Regards, Brian.” 

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