Mark Reilly 1967-2021

Mark Reilly 1967-2021

In Memory of Mark Reilly

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our founder and friend, Mark Reilly. An apprentice of master framebuilder Ron Cooper, Mark's 30-year career spanned workshops including Omega and Enigma before he founded Reilly Cycleworks (initially as Nerve Bicycles) with composites specialist and longtime collaborator, Neil FitzGerald, in 2014.

Mark cited steel builds for cycling pros Bjarne Riis, Brian Holm and Sean Yates among his favourites. Mark remained passionate about bike design and framebuilding through to the end. He will be remembered for his celebrated geometry and world-class frame designs.

  • Close-up of a bicycle frame with blue accents on a blurred background
  • Metallic object with engraved text on a neutral background
  • Bicycle with gear and supplies on a grassy area
  • Two cyclists taking a selfie on a sunny day with trees in the background.
  • Hand holding a screw near a bicycle tire with a nail next to the tire.
  • Bicycle on stone steps with decorative railing and greenery in the background