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Rider who suffered head injuries having fallen descending from Boar's Hill has died. It appears that no other vehicles were involved. This is a fast descent with a sharp bend near the bottom, we use it occasionally on club rides. Thoughts to his family and friends.
Citations from Oxford Mail
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10512045.Cyclist_found_with_severe_head_injuries_near_Bayworth_dies_in_hospital/
Original report of incident with usual comments relating to helmet use...
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10503404.Cyclist_in_life_threatening_condition_after_accident_this_morning/?ref=mc