Tributes to Portsmouth motorcyclist killed in crash near Chichester

The family of Paul Gibbard say he died "doing what he loved most"

37-year-old Paul Gibbard was killed in the village of West Marden
Author: Jason BeckPublished 14th Oct 2023

The family of a motorcyclist from Southsea who died in a crash near Chichester say he will be hugely missed.

37-year-old Paul Gibbard was killed when he hit a fence in the village of West Marden.

Emergency services were called to Watergate at 5.10pm on 6 October.

Paul’s wife said: "Our beloved Paul died doing what he loved most – riding his Triumph Thruxton motorbike in the sunshine.

"Paul created the Dull Men’s Motorcycle Club, something that brought him so much happiness.

"His motto was 'Hold fast. When times get tough, one needs to hold fast and ride it out’.

"Paul will be hugely missed by us and all those who knew him."

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