Daz was old school in all the best ways.

My enduring memories are seeing him run every step up Lose Hill after 17odd miles of a Skyline recce in 2007, i had only been at it for 2 months or so and i couldnt understand how it could be done. I worked harder, got fitter, faster and stronger until i could run up and down all kinds of hills, always wanting to catch him one day. I even thought i had a chance once when he wasnt far ahead at Sedbergh....then my wheels fell off....

Seeing him then go on to improve and really achieve his potential has been an inspiration and a great reminder of the value of hard training. He was never afraid to work hard.

Also used to enjoy watching him descend, never known anyone fall as often!

A gentleman.