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Image released of mystery cyclist who died in Dronfield | Image released of mystery cyclist who died in Dronfield |
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Police say they have had a "good response" from the public to help identify a cyclist killed in a crash in Derbyshire last week. | |
Officers released images of the man's face, helmet, cycling shoes and the bike he was riding when he was hit on the A61 in Dronfield on Thursday. | |
The man, thought to be aged between 55 and 65, was airlifted to hospital when he died in hospital from head injuries. | |
Police said they were investigating new leads since releasing the photos. | |
His clothing indicated he might have taken part in triathlons, police said. | His clothing indicated he might have taken part in triathlons, police said. |
Black Lycra | Black Lycra |
He was white, about 5ft 7in with short, light brown hair and a small scar on his abdomen. | He was white, about 5ft 7in with short, light brown hair and a small scar on his abdomen. |
He was wearing black Lycra shorts, red cycling shoes and a white T-shirt with the slogan "Barnsley Metrodome Triathlon 1990". | He was wearing black Lycra shorts, red cycling shoes and a white T-shirt with the slogan "Barnsley Metrodome Triathlon 1990". |
There was a sticker on the back of his helmet that said "Friar Tuck Triathlon 2002" with a race number 100. | There was a sticker on the back of his helmet that said "Friar Tuck Triathlon 2002" with a race number 100. |
His bike was a black and yellow Carrera TDF model. | His bike was a black and yellow Carrera TDF model. |
The man died at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital after the crash, which involved a Citroen C3 car. | |
Police said they had been contacted by members of the public with information and possible names since releasing the photos on Wednesday morning. | |
A spokesman said they were following up a number of names and "making every effort" to identify the man. |