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| Ride London death: Cyclist Robin Chard dies during race | |
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| A cyclist has died during the Ride London race between the capital and Surrey, his family has said. | |
| Robin Chard's relatives said he was raising money for Cancer Research UK, having suffered from Hodgkin Lymphoma as a child. | Robin Chard's relatives said he was raising money for Cancer Research UK, having suffered from Hodgkin Lymphoma as a child. |
| Tributes have been paid to the 48-year-old on his Just Giving fundraising page. | |
| Ashleigh Ann Day wrote: “Uncle Robin, so incredibly proud of your efforts in the Prudential 100 bike ride today in London. | |
| “Sadly, he didn’t make it to the end but he passed away raising money for a charity close to his heart. If anyone can still donate in his memory I know how much he would appreciate it.” | |
| The race was marred by two serious crashes, one of which happened in Pyrford near Woking and the other in Thames Ditton. | |
| An air ambulance was scrambled to assist one victim. | |
| Revealing his reasons for taking part in the race, Mr Chard wrote on his fundraising page that his dad and his mother's long term partner both died of lung cancer. | |
| Another tribute, from Emma Norton-Smith read: "RIP Robin, I can't quite believe the news. Many childhood memories with your family. Much love to you all xxx". | |
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