Figures from British cycling paid tribute to a 23-year-old man who died while competing in a road race in Gloucestershire on Sunday.
Junior Heffernan, from Devon, was taking part in the Severn Bridge Road Race when he was involved in a collision.
He was on the third lap of the 10-lap race, which was immediately cancelled.
British Cycling president Brian Cookson called it “a tragedy which will profoundly sadden everyone associated with cycling in this country.”
Former Olympian Brian Smith added: “saddened to hear the news about Junior Heffernan….my condolences go to his family and friends…..RIP”
Writing on his webpage on Friday, Heffernan said: “This will be my first race alongside members of my new team, Team Herbalife-Leisurelakesbikes.com, proper racing! Plus my new kit arrived this week from Santini.
“I’ll leave you with a sneak preview of my new kit, and follow up with some (hopefully) good news after the weekend!”
Cyclist killed in Severn Bridge race
