The motorcycling community last night paid tribute to the tragic passing of another one of their sons.

Kyle Pimental, who moved to Bermuda ten years ago with his parents and was a well-known 125 cc racer, passed away following a battle with cancer. He was only 22-years-old.

And it was only in May that Marvin (Skinny) Robinson who was 34-years-old, also died tragically when he was in a crash on the Southside speedway

President of the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club, David Jones last night said losing Kyle so soon after 'Skinny' was just tragic for such a close knit community.

"We have just buried 'Skinny' a couple of months ago and it's just really weird to have two riders die so tragically in a couple of months," he said.

"Kyle was only 12-years-old when he first came to the club. We will sadly miss him.

"We're like a family here. We're a close-knit club and we make sure everyone gets what they need.

"At the time he was struggling we tried to send what the club could afford to help. At times it was $5,000.

"Everyone at the club knew he was struggling with cancer, but at the age of 22 you don't expect it. He was just starting to do what he wanted."

Kyle died after doctors discovered a brain tumour while he was spending Christmas with relatives in Newcastle, England, where he was born.

The cancer spread throughout his body, meaning he was too ill to return to Bermuda, and he passed away on July 12.

Kyle's mother Hazel Pimental, 52, and Bermudian father Abel Junior, 57, returned to Newcastle to be by their son's side for his final moments. When his parents return, however, Mr. Jones said the club hopes to have a ceremony to remember the life of Kyle and to retire his racing number.

He added: "We will retire number 38, which was Kyle's when his parents return and we would like to pay tribute during a memorial race we will hold every year now for him and 'Skinny'."