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Cyclist killed during road race near Belvoir Castle in Grantham

Witnesses say victim collided with another competitor and no car was involved

Police have begun an investigation into the death of a man killed during a bike race near Belvoir Castle in Grantham on Saturday reports the Grantham Journal.

44-year-old Jason Scott Catley is said to have collided with another competitor and subsequently hit a road sign while riding between Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir and Belvoir Castle at 3.53pm. An air ambulance attended but Catley is believed to have been pronounced dead at the scene.

Commenting on the Grantham Journal website, witness Richard Middleton wrote:

“No motor vehicles were involved. It was a cycling event (road race), the gentleman lost control after colliding with another competitor and unfortunately hit a village sign. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”

Another witness, going by the username Brown Bobby, wrote: “Was watching the race and the tragic events at the end. Just want to say that the volunteers who did everything they could to help the man until the air ambulance were incredible.”

Bob Howden, president of British Cycling, spoke on behalf of the governing body:

“My heart goes out to Mr Catley’s family and friends at this difficult time, and all at British Cycling send our deepest sympathies. This is a tragedy which will be felt across the cycling community.

“I want to assure everyone who cares about our sport that the safety of competitors and spectators at cycling events remains our highest priority.”

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jasonh01 | 8 years ago
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This is why the amount of "road furniture" needs to be reduced.
There's name signs, slow signs, speed signs, duck signs, deer signs, idiot boards, school signs, signs with local radio frequencies on, entrance signs, exit signs, bus stop signs and they all have posts that cyclists and motorcyclists can be smashed into in the event of an accident.
And that's just the signs, there's also benches, bins, bus stops, bollards, Armco crash barriers, etc.
Too much clutter, too many dangers.

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alansmurphy | 8 years ago
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Climber, always good to descend things into a petty argument.

Without speaking on anybody's behalf I interpreted it to suggest that these are the kind of platitudes being given but with a realisation that words can never convey the suffering loved ones are going through.

RIP

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nadsta replied to alansmurphy | 8 years ago
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alansmurphy wrote:

words can never convey the suffering loved ones are going through.

RIP

Thanks, you put it better than I could have done.

Climber, no offence intended. Having recently lost a club mate and trying to talk to his parents at the vigil, it's clear to me that the words of strangers have limited value in the circumstances (hence the etc). The only thing you can really offer is acknowledgement.

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Jimbomitch | 8 years ago
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RIP chap. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.

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nadsta | 8 years ago
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RIP fella. Doing what you loved etc...

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climber replied to nadsta | 8 years ago
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nadsta wrote:

RIP fella. Doing what you loved etc...

You forgot 'blah blah blah' - I think to say "etc" in such a context is dreadful. It looks like you couldn't be bothered to finish the sentence when talking about a guy who died doing what he loved.

Rest in Peace mate.

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mrchrispy | 8 years ago
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Indeed tragic, loving vibes to all those involved.

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tourdelound | 8 years ago
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Thoughts and sympathies to family and friends.

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