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| Team 'absolutely heartbroken' following death of teen cyclist | |
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| Coach Joe Cadwallader said Aidan was well-respected as a cyclist and mechanic, and a mentor to others on the team | Coach Joe Cadwallader said Aidan was well-respected as a cyclist and mechanic, and a mentor to others on the team |
| A cycling team has been left "absolutely heartbroken" following the death of rising star on the team. | A cycling team has been left "absolutely heartbroken" following the death of rising star on the team. |
| The cyclist, named locally as 18-year-old Aidan Worden, died following a collision between a car and a bike in Darwen on Saturday, police said. | The cyclist, named locally as 18-year-old Aidan Worden, died following a collision between a car and a bike in Darwen on Saturday, police said. |
| Coach Joe Cadwallader said Aidan was well-respected as a cyclist and mechanic, and a mentor to others on the team, saying he would be "very much missed". | Coach Joe Cadwallader said Aidan was well-respected as a cyclist and mechanic, and a mentor to others on the team, saying he would be "very much missed". |
| "He never judged anyone, and always supported others," he said. | "He never judged anyone, and always supported others," he said. |
| In 2024, Aidan became UK junior champion in the 25-mile time trial | In 2024, Aidan became UK junior champion in the 25-mile time trial |
| "Aidan has been part of 360 [Cycling] for over three years," said Mr Cadwallader. | "Aidan has been part of 360 [Cycling] for over three years," said Mr Cadwallader. |
| "During that time he has developed as a person, man, and rider, to a level few of us ever achieve. | "During that time he has developed as a person, man, and rider, to a level few of us ever achieve. |
| "2024 saw some amazing rides from the boy that set out a clear example of what a young person can achieve with the right determination. | "2024 saw some amazing rides from the boy that set out a clear example of what a young person can achieve with the right determination. |
| "As his coach and as team-mates for the last three years - watching him grow, train and mentor others - we are absolutely heartbroken." | "As his coach and as team-mates for the last three years - watching him grow, train and mentor others - we are absolutely heartbroken." |
| As a child, Aidan had been a talented BMX rider, moving into road-racing three years ago when he joined the 360cycling team. | As a child, Aidan had been a talented BMX rider, moving into road-racing three years ago when he joined the 360cycling team. |
| Aidan was the first-placed junior cyclist at the 62nd Eddie Soens Memorial race last year | Aidan was the first-placed junior cyclist at the 62nd Eddie Soens Memorial race last year |
| In 2024, Aidan became the 25-mile time trial UK junior champion. | In 2024, Aidan became the 25-mile time trial UK junior champion. |
| He was also the first-placed junior cyclist at the 62nd Eddie Soens Memorial race at Aintree last year. | He was also the first-placed junior cyclist at the 62nd Eddie Soens Memorial race at Aintree last year. |
| "To go from being a BMX rider to road-racing is unheard of," Mr Cadwallader said. | "To go from being a BMX rider to road-racing is unheard of," Mr Cadwallader said. |
| "I've never seen anything like that. I remember sitting down with him, and his dad, when they said he wanted to switch to road-racing, and saying, 'you're going to waste your money and time'." | "I've never seen anything like that. I remember sitting down with him, and his dad, when they said he wanted to switch to road-racing, and saying, 'you're going to waste your money and time'." |
| "Within 12 months, he had proved me wrong." | "Within 12 months, he had proved me wrong." |
| Aidan worked as an apprentice with Mr Cadwallader at Aalberts Surface Technologies in Blackburn and was planning to start a degree next year. | Aidan worked as an apprentice with Mr Cadwallader at Aalberts Surface Technologies in Blackburn and was planning to start a degree next year. |
| Mr Cadwallader said he had been out supporting some of the younger team members on a training ride when the collision occured on Blacksnape Road, Hoddlesden, at 10:30 GMT on Saturday. | Mr Cadwallader said he had been out supporting some of the younger team members on a training ride when the collision occured on Blacksnape Road, Hoddlesden, at 10:30 GMT on Saturday. |
| Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene, Lancashire Police said. | Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene, Lancashire Police said. |
| The force said an investigation was under way, and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to contact them. | The force said an investigation was under way, and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to contact them. |
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