An elderly pedestrian died in hospital last week following a collision involving a cyclist riding the Tour de Manc sportive last weekend.

Greater Manchester Police has made no arrests but have appealed for information as the investigation into the fatal collision during the Manchester event continues.

The force explained that the collision happened in Tameside at around 12pm on Sunday 4 May, a participant in the Tour de Manc sportive hitting an 80-year-old female pedestrian on Mottram Road in Stalybridge. Officers say it is believed that the cyclist was overtaking another rider when the collision occurred, close the junction of Fern Bank.

The cyclist, who sustained minor injuries, remained at the scene and Greater Manchester Police has not made any arrests. An 80-year-old woman was seriously injured and died in hospital on 7 May last week, three days after the collision.

Greater Manchester Police this weekend released an appeal for information: “As officers continue their investigation, they are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to please come forward. The cyclist was taking part in an event and officers are particularly keen on other cyclists who may have witnessed the incident or have footage to come forward.

“This also includes anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the wider area. Officers can be contacted via 101, 0161 856 4741, or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 1238 of 04/05/25. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

A spokesperson for the event said they are “truly devastated” by the incident and said their “heartfelt thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased”.

“We will be co-operating fully with all relevant authorities,” they added, stressing that all riders were given a safety briefing ahead of the event.

According to a witness who was quoted by Mail Online, the pedestrian “stepped out, and the cyclist hit her”. 

The Tour de Manc is a non-profit charity cycling event which raises money for a host of charities. It was first run in 2014 and the 2025 edition saw participants given a choice of routes ranging from 60km to 200km.