Ian truly is an inspiration to those who fear of chasing after their dream.

htw, Jakarta, Indonesia

Sad news ...but I'm sure Ian would suggest that we all get out and ride today. I'll be thinking of him as my inspiration on today's ride....Mike Feinstein

Mike Feinstein, Troy, Ohio, USA

Cyclists (& motorists) know the road is a dangerous place where accidents happen. This story is about a hit-and-run incident. The motorist involved tried to avoid responsibility for killing/injuring a pensioner: that's not a statistical fact, it's immmoral and deeply sad.

Samuel Taylor, Sheffield, UK

what the heart seeks to do...a beautiful and inspirational journey...rest now..

Graham Logie, London,

How can a place in which countless metal objects speed along at up to 70 mph (when they abide by the law) not be unusually dangerous? Any cyclist that hits the road thinking 'This is not an 'unusually dangerous' place' will end up staring into the eyes of a medic (if they are lucky).

Brian, Bristol, UK

The trials he faced in his adventures should make the rest of us feel ashamed that we don't cycle to work when it is a bit cold outside. Ian is a great inspiration to cyclist of all kinds. :-)

Korey Pelton, Pocatello, Idaho, USA

Ian was a legend, its heartbreaking to hear this news.He lived a full and adventourous life. RIP. His book " In remote places" is wonderful

Paul , Portsmouth,

Wow! Ted from Seattle, your grasp of statistical `reasoning' is SO apt at this time! How do you do it? What a gift!

Ian Brown, Milton Keynes, UK

As a Greek, I feel ashamed of what happened to Mr Hibell, but then we are the worst drivers in the EU. I hope his story will inspire more people people to seek adventure, and ALSO get the Greek authorities to be stricter about road safety and paths for people to walk and cycle in. Rest in Peace.

Agni, London,

That is very sad. To answer Ted from Seattle's point, if you spend that much time on the road you do increase the chance of being hit by an idiot who shouldn't be allowed to drive in the first place. I hope the penalty is severe for the driver involved.

Derek, Estepona, Spain

Ian Hibell is a true legend. R.I.P

tieme, Amsterdam, les Pays-Bais

Wow. At least he died doing what he loved. I will dedicate my next wheelie...

Mike, Detroit, USA

This is a great tragedy and I mourn his death.

Not to diminish the loss, but from a statistical point of view, if you spend that much time on the road, it is highly likely that you will die on the road. Everyone dies. It doesn't mean that the road is unusually dangerous.

Ted, Seattle, USA

It's shocking to know about the tragic death of the cyclist Ian Hibell in an road accident. in Greece.He was indeed a cyclist par excellent. We can't forget his world records.

May his soul rest in peace !

Cycle King Ian Hibell will always remain in the hearts of young world.

Ranjan Kumar Amritnidhi, Delhi, India

How very sad to die like this after the amount of time he spent on (and off) the road. Sounds like a great guy.

Peter, London,