Celebrate the life of Stevie Smith, a photo tribute from Sven Martin

We lost a great member of the MTB community way too soon. Stevie Smith was a legend in our sport and Sven Martin celebrates his life in photos with a touching tribute.

From Sven:
"This was a good, cathartic trip down memory lane which brought back many good memories of Stevie. This tribute kept me busy and distracted for pretty much two days...my way of dealing with this tragic loss of a good friend and great human. The shots cover about 75 races from 2007 through 2016 (57 World Cups and World Champs). We'll miss you, Stevie."

[Krxdy]

I hope his parents are proud of him for what he accomplished and did. Rip Stevie.

[hobmarg]

Sven: that's for taking the time and releasing this publicly. Beautifully done. RIP Stevie.

[wow]

What a lovely tribute to a fantastic fella, just goes to show how powerful photography is, condolences to all his friends and family. RIP

[Stockenock]

How can somebody dislike an tribute video?I can't understand this.Ride in Peace stevie!!!

[andytheaussie]

I never met Stevie. Saw him in Whistler and here in Australia but never had the chance to talk to him. Just shows what a big personality he was on and off the bike, as I feel i knew him in some way. So very sad to see him gone. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

[dhananjaybhardwaj]

R.I.P. Sir. You will always remain in the heart of those who loved you and also people like me, who have seen you as an inspiration. I believe you are still there, riding in heaven. God's hand has always been on you and shall always be! #LongLiveChainsaw

[ArtilleryForLife]

Ride In Peace, Steve. We'll always miss you, Always love you. Respect.

[jaredpaul]

Only the good die young, you will be missed Steve. Ride in Paradise

[vsone]

This video always gets me beautiful moments of steve’s life one of a kind ride in peace stevie

[samhughes]

Whoever disliked this video should take Stevie's place. Long live the chain saw

[audreypalmer]

We have lost a great rider Stevie smith and we will all appreciate your riding and that I started mountain biking because of you R.I.P ride in peace

[Debbie]

merci, très belle video.  Stevie tu restera dans nos cœurs à tout jamais. Ride In Paradise Stevie, we love you

[SHGant]

How is it possible for me to feel this way about someone I never even met?
He was special!
Long live Chainsaw!

[jodyreynolds]

Just been watching this again honestly not a dry eye in our house

[BurnsRubber]

Devastating loss. Stevie - Forever Ride in Peace

[ledgviewbiker]

thank you for making a truly beautiful tribute to Steve Smith. #longlivechainsaw

[ThePaddyrats]

4:37, the part that hits me.. Ride in paradise Stevie!! #LongLiveChainsaw <3

[motolegend]

rest in peace, still thinking of you Stevie!

[Victor_Chav]

downhill just lost one of the best and one of my favourites, RIP Steve #longlivechainsaw

[valentino_qdh]

ride in peace Stevie....you very champion!