Manx Trials star Steve Colley says he felt "gutted" on hearing the news that life-long friend Geoff Cannell had died.
Steve is currently working for the Gas Gas team in southern Europe.
He describes Geoff as a mentor throughout his career, both in helping with his riding skills and his coaching in how to deal with the media:-
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