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British cyclist dies while riding on Mallorca - full details unclear for now

Identity of victim and reasons for death as yet unknown, but it is believed to be due to natural causes

A British man has died on Mallorca while riding his bike on a coastal road close to the popular cycling resort of Pollensa.

The unnamed 49-year-old is reported by The Mirror to have been pronounced dead after going into cardiac arrest.

The incident is said to have happened at around 4pm on Sunday afternoon as the rider headed towards Cap de Formentor.

The island’s authorities confirmed that an inquiry had been opened, with details passed onto an investigating judge, as is routine under Spanish law.

The island is popular with British clubs and riders looking for riding in good weather during the springtime, although as yet it is not known whether the man who died was a resident or visitor.

We’ve reported on several fatalities on Mallorca over the years involving British cyclists.

In 2016, Graeme McGilvray of Lomond Roads CC lost his life while on a club trip following a collision involving a lorry.

The following year, 86-year-old Bryan Stout, described as a “stalwart” of London-based Catford CC and a campaigner with London Cycling Campaign and Stop Killing Cyclists, was killed in Alcudia when he was struck by a driver who tested positive for drink and drugs.

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Mungecrundle | 5 years ago
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RIP. Really is a fabulous place to spend eternity.

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mrchrispy | 5 years ago
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one of the nicest bits of road there is so not a bad place to go....RIP fellow rider. 

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KiwiMike | 5 years ago
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For his family and friends, they can at least take consolation that he died doing something he clearly loved.

This is also a reminder that apparently fit, healthy people can and do die from conditions like the 'Widowmaker' - keep an eye on your diet, know what the signs are and don't ignore them. Get checked regularly - especially if you're over 40 and eat the typical western diet.

Diet is the number one controllable contributing factor here - learn what to eat to cut back cholesterol, notably red meat and dairy. Your family and your heart will thank you.

 

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fenix | 5 years ago
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Too young.
Condolences to his family and friends.

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