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“It’s unbelievable cyclists can’t be prosecuted for speeding,” says widower of pedestrian killed by rider travelling “as fast as a car” in 30mph zone during sportive

80-year-old Patricia Jenkins suffered a fatal brain injury after she was hit by a cyclist taking part in the Tour de Manc sportive, an inquest concluding that there was no evidence to suggest the rider had exceeded the road’s speed limit

Mon, May 25, 2026 14:32

Pedestrian, 80, dies in collision with cyclist during Tour de Manc sportive

Greater Manchester Police has not made any arrests, with a witness reporting the elderly pedestrian "stepped out" into the road and was hit by a rider overtaking another participant

Mon, May 12, 2025 09:25

Cyclist urinates on Norden memorial garden

Cyclist caught urinating at war memorial garden

The incident occurred during the annual Tour de Manc sportive, though organisers have confirmed that the rider was not registered for the event

Wed, May 11, 2022 15:41