2013-06-24 - Rider Down/Fatality, Bayworth (Oxfordshire)

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

Condolences to his Family and friends.

The BBC's account from today suggests that it is unknown whether anyone else was involved. I live 2 or 3k away from there and pass that route often, both running and cycling. Just two weeks ago I had shooting nerves as my GF who is a much less experienced cyclist than me, flew down that hill ahead of me. Knowing the spot so well makes me feel sick. Thoughts to his family and friends.

That BBC report does seem to suggest it could have been a hit and run. There are some bends as you descend where it wouldn't be ideal to meet a car coming up the hill. It's possible the true circumstances of the incident might never be known.

RIP sir. Condolences to your family and friends.

Rider named in latest report. Person on scene shortly after incident suggests it was a riding accident.

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/10515280.Cyclist_who_dies_after_he_was_found_near_Bayworth_is_named_as_Abingdon_man_Mark_Orchard/

It will be impossible to descend that hill again without thinking about this poor chap and how life can be gone in an instant. RIP.

RIP buddy.

It will be impossible to descend that hill again without thinking about this poor chap and how life can be gone in an instant. RIP.

Definitely. I rode past the top end of Brumcombe Lane twice on todays ride, but it'll be a while till I go down that descent again. Terribly sad.