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Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)Former Europcar rider killed in collision with truck in France
French cyclist Romain Guyot was killed in a collision with a truck on Thursday while training near Roche-Sur-Yon. The Vendée U rider, who had been a stagiaire with Europcar at the end of last season, was just 23-years-old.
The exact circumstances of the crash are not yet known, but Ouest France reports that Guyot collided with a truck at around noon and despite the attention of doctors and firefighters died at the scene.
Writing on Facebook, former team-mate Pierre Rolland paid tribute to Guyot and also took the opportunity to bemoan the behaviour of some drivers who he sees as being oblivious to the threat their vehicles can pose to vulnerable road users.
“The world of cycling is crying. Tomorrow, I'm going to practice with a knot in my stomach trying, like every day, to avoid a good number of motorists who can't see us, or who take very little interest! I think a lot of them forget that their vehicle is a weapon for us cyclists/pedestrians. Unfortunately accidents and tragedies are multiplying! Rest in peace.”
Police have opened an enquiry into the incident.
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Such sad news. Thoughts with Romain's family at this time.
Jay i I suggest you start a thread in the form rather than on this article.
This is not a suitable story to post irrelevant comments against. You will not get a reaction.
Condolences to the the family, colleagues, fans and friends of Romain Guyot.
Not expecting to get any reaction or support. I think it's totally relevant in the context of cyclist safety on how we could be better protected from accidents with motor vehicles. We all know these accidents are a real threat so aside from being sentimental about this tragedy, what could we learn and do from it?
It's not about being sentimental but being respectful of Guyot's death. I have a fair bit to say in response to your comment but it's not right for this article.
Quite right.
It's a tragedy and I think the industry should seriously start implementing protective clothing and maybe even full face helmets for roadbikes. We don't know the details of the collision but I wonder if a motorcyclist will full protective wear would have suffered the same consequence?
FFS
I wonder if getting rid of idiotic, thick bastards who think that some protective gear will save people from getting hit by 30 ton trucks would stop these things happening.
Hear-hear, Monsieur Rolland! And, RIP Monsieur Guyot...