Stevie, I'm so proud to have called you a friend, a teammate and a fellow Canadian. I'll always cherish the time we spent together riding, racing, and traveling. Your love for riding will live on through all the people you've inspired. #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by Thomas Vanderham (@thomasvanderham) on May 11, 2016 at 1:37am PDT

Can't believe it. RIP Stevie. Such a determined, genuine, funny and honest person. Thanks for being such a legend to hang with and work with. You really did live life to its absolute fullest. A true inspiration. Getting to travel to Japan with you last fall was one of the best trips of my life. Thanks for making it what it was. I will miss you bro. #ripstevie #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by CLAY PORTER (@clayporter) on May 11, 2016 at 1:30am PDT

So sad to hear that Stevie has passed away! He was such a rad rider and a bad ass dude! Luckily I got the spend a year with him as team mate, travel the world and share many great moments. Like this one when he wasn't afraid to jump out of the car on a safari to get photo taken with the rhinos! #LongLiveChainsaw #ripstevie

A post shared by Matti Lehikoinen (@mattilehikoinen) on May 11, 2016 at 12:46am PDT

Bitter breakfast!! Getting sad news from MTB community … DH,XC,XCsprint,4X,Enduro,MTB lost one more colleague … RIP Steve Smith …condolences to his family and also to his DH "family "! #LongLiveChainsaw Otro desayuno amargo por la pérdida de un compañero de profesión/pasión… Descansa en paz Steve Smith ..

A post shared by Jose Antonio Hermida (@josehermida) on May 11, 2016 at 12:29am PDT

Does not seem real nor fair! With such a heavy heart I try type away here. A close friend taken way too early!! We ask why but that will never be answered …You were a living legend. Your attitude to bikes and life kept me motivated. Always positive and seeing the bright side !! Your drive was second to none. You pushed yourself and made your dreams come true! We can all learn from you. My thoughts go out to your family! My dear friend I will never forget the times we shared…. #rip #steviesmith #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by Andrew Neethling (@andrewneethling) on May 10, 2016 at 11:17pm PDT

The type of guy Stevie was, a flat ruined his race in Cairns whilst sitting 2nd overall in the WC, instead of dwelling on that, he busted wheelies for the crowd! You own this wheelie Wednesday bro. #longlivechainsaw ? @svenmartinphoto

A post shared by Wyn Masters (@wynmasters) on May 10, 2016 at 11:10pm PDT

Known this guy for quite a while, and he always had a smile. RIP Stevie. I keep thinking of all sorts of things to say but none of them really make sense right now. I guess we'll all just have to charge that much harder without you. #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by Ian Hylands Photography (@ianhylands) on May 10, 2016 at 9:30pm PDT

No words. #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by margusriga (@margusriga) on May 10, 2016 at 9:05pm PDT

This picture is from a party that Redbull and SRAM hosted at their Vancouver office back in 2013. Stevie was the freshly crowned World Cup overall DH champion, a dream of his that became a reality. He was one bad ass dude an inspiration to so many, I was honoured to call him a friend. Gaber my thoughts are with you. You were Stevie's mentor, big brother and close friend. To Stevie's Mom who sacrificed so much my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. #rip #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by andrewshandro (@andrewshandro) on May 10, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

I'm really glad I could call you a friend Stevie. You where an awesome team mate to me & always had my back and inspired me to better myself. Your where like a big brother to me. Rest in peace buddy. We are all going to seriously miss you. #longlivechainsaw ❤

A post shared by Lewis Buchanan (@lewbuchanan) on May 10, 2016 at 3:43pm PDT

That infectious laughter and grin will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother ?? #LongLiveChainsaw

A post shared by Greg Minnaar (@gregminnaar) on May 10, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT

Keep it pinned up there my friend, your going to me sorely missed. #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by SAM HILL (@samhill13) on May 11, 2016 at 12:27am PDT

At a loss for words. So young, too young. Accomplished so much already yet still so much left to give. Another legend with the "joie de vivre" who touched so many. #LongLiveChainsaw

A post shared by Sven Martin (@svenmartinphoto) on May 10, 2016 at 7:29pm PDT

Can't believe this is true. Stevie was amazing and he will stay for ever in our minds. The World cup riders and circuit lost such a huge member of its family. We'll be riding for you mate

A post shared by Loic Bruni (@loicbruni29) on May 11, 2016 at 2:41am PDT

RIP @steviesmithdh we had some good times and some really great races out of you! Sad day for downhilling ??

A post shared by Troy Brosnan (@troybrosnan) on May 10, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

Woke up this morning to the news that, what I would call good friend of mine has tragically died, absolutely gutted, I have been fortunate enough to share a few WC podiums with this guy! Always laughing and joking around… Top bloke! You will be sorely missed! RIP @steviesmithdh, this sucks ? #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by Danny Hart (@dannyhart1) on May 11, 2016 at 12:45am PDT

It's been an honour to have battled along side such a fierce and talented guy as Stevie, whether it was filming, riding or racing , he always charged! we've lost a real hero.

A post shared by Gee Atherton (@gee_atherton) on May 11, 2016 at 2:05am PDT

Stevie Smith raced and lived with pure passion for our sport and life in general … We have lost a warrior with his tragic passing. My thoughts are with his loved ones, Gabe, Nige and many friends around the world. ? Maribor World Cup 2009 #longlivechainsaw

A post shared by Gary Perkin (@garyperkin) on May 11, 2016 at 4:08am PDT

Forgot how hard it is to get down the hill with a front flat. When in doubt, wheelie out. Fort bill in sight ✊? ? @svenmartinphoto #lovesbackwheel #wheelie #ijustwanttogofast #mtb #worldcup #downhill

A post shared by Steve Smith (@steviesmithdh) on Apr 25, 2016 at 6:55am PDT