A 48-year-old cyclist taking part in yesterday’s London to Brighton ride collapsed on the way up Ditchling Beacon and despite being resuscitated by paramedics died later in hospital in Brighton.
The man, who came from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, has not yet been named, and according to event organisers the British Heart Foundation, it is the seventh fatality in the race’s 35-year history.
BBC News reported Nancy Prior, head of Events at the BHF, as saying: "We are deeply saddened that someone has died following the ride yesterday and extend our sincere condolences to their friends and family.”
She continued: "We are fully co-operating with the police and other authorities to investigate the circumstances."
Chief Inspector Laurence Taylor from Sussex Police stated: "This was a tragic incident and our sympathies go to the man's family.
"Medical staff accessed the scene quickly with St John Ambulance, paramedics and air ambulance attending, and the man was taken to hospital by ambulance under police escort.
"It is very sad that he later died."
Some of the 30,000 cyclists on the 54-mile ride, which is Europe’s largest charity bike ride were held up on the approach to Ditchling Beacon, at 814 feet the highest point on the route, as ambulance staff treated the collapsed cyclist.
Chief Inspector Taylor added: “I appreciate everyone's understanding and support during the day."
What about a liveblogger, though? ...
That link doesnt substantiate your statement. Especially at 2022 leccy prices....
If she was deliberately trying to run him over it was a pretty poor attempt to miss from that range! Looks to me that she put on full steering lock...
You probably have to pay extra for that...
I agree hawkinspeter, as much as we can call the old bill for doing nothing, when they only have 2 -3 coppers coverining a 15 mile radious or more...
Thanks for the comment, I've flagged it to our tech team to look at.
There's even a gate next to the offending cattle grid... https://goo.gl/maps/g6qNuR9T6tWL7WSs8...
I was knocked off in a similar fashion by someone towing a horsebox that was wider than their car. I had a minor bit of road rash and some torn bar...
I wasn't expecting much from a bike designed by Wiggins but this has exceeded all my expectations in how tasteless a bike can be. Absolutely gopping.
Who also suspects driver is driving with a smartphone in one hand...?