Cyclist fall near Dunkeld

[Pedrosanchezo]

I would never normally post this kind of thing but as it's Scottish and local i thought i would mention. I don't know if it was a Perth club run or similar but it certainly seemed to be an organised outing. Lacking details but early indications are a fall on the descent. Either way it's a damn shame and a reminder that the sport we love can be very cruel indeed.

http://news.stv.tv/tayside/192589-man-dies-after-falling-on-country-road-during-cycle-club-ride/

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I'm sure there was a story last year about a cyclist dying near there. It looks like a nice route, http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/4577596/ though I can't quite see how it can take over an hour to do 4 1/2 miles

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Turns out he was captain of Falkirk cycling club. The Scotsman printed this below:

http://www.scotsman.com/news/tributes-paid-as-dedicated-cyclist-dies-in-fall-from-bike-1-2556994

 

[jassy-x]

Hi Pedrosanchezo...

..I am a member of Falkirk cycling club and was with the group on Saturday afternoon when the tragic accident occured...

..Tom Anderson was our club Captain...a real gem of a guy and an incredibly talented bike rider, which has made it so difficult for as all to come to terms with or understand why he came down so suddenly on a clear road for no apparent reason ?..

..we were on a fast descent only a mile or so from Dunkeld, where we were to stay overnight during our annual end of season weekend away, when the incident occured....no other riders were involved....

RIP Tom.

 

[thom]

Hi Pedrosanchezo...

..I am a member of Falkirk cycling club and was with the group on Saturday afternoon when the tragic accident occured...

..Tom Anderson was our club Captain...a real gem of a guy and an incredibly talented bike rider, which has made it so difficult for as all to come to terms with or understand why he came down so suddenly on a clear road for no apparent reason ?..

..we were on a fast descent only a mile or so from Dunkeld, where we were to stay overnight during our annual end of season weekend away, when the incident occured....no other riders were involved....

RIP Tom.

A sad story - condolences.

 

[zizou]

RIP

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Sorry to hear that. I bought my Secteur from a guy at the Falkirk Cycling Club - I can only imagine how shocked you all are.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Hi Pedrosanchezo...

..I am a member of Falkirk cycling club and was with the group on Saturday afternoon when the tragic accident occured...

..Tom Anderson was our club Captain...a real gem of a guy and an incredibly talented bike rider, which has made it so difficult for as all to come to terms with or understand why he came down so suddenly on a clear road for no apparent reason ?..

..we were on a fast descent only a mile or so from Dunkeld, where we were to stay overnight during our annual end of season weekend away, when the incident occured....no other riders were involved....

RIP Tom.

Hey Jassy-x,

Thanks for posting. Tragic indeed. I had assumed a p*ncture or similar but after what you said it appears a mystery. Descending is something i enjoy greatly but i sometimes wonder how easy it is to come down and what the outcome would be. Given what we wear, any fall at speed is going to be serious and, as we know, possibly life threatening.

Sounds like an extremely liked man and talented cyclist. My sympathies to your club and his family. May he rest in peace.