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A BRITISH amateur cyclist died during Mallorca’s 312 Ok Mobility event on Saturday.
Philip Williams, 39 years old, fell off his bike when he was riding through the Coll d’en Claret, between Esporles & Valldemossa.
The reports said that Mr. Williams, a member the Liverpool Braveheart Cycle Club, had suffered from a heart attack.
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He was taken to Rotger Clinic in Palma by an ambulance crew, but died on the way.
Fellow Liverpòol Braveheart member, Hannah Fawcett, issued a statement on Sunday.
“Phil is deeply missed by all of us.” A biker of exceptional ability with many notable achievements, and a wonderful human being too.”
“Phil joined the club just two years ago to join us in some longer ‘social ‘ rides as he was building back fitness,” the statement continued.
“For us Phil’s ‘social’ pace was nothing but, however his kindness and generosity meant he would be calmly waiting at the top of the hills, or just sit on the front of the group pulling us along at our pace on the flatter bit. After the ride, always send a message to thank him for his help.“
In accordance with the normal procedure, the Guardia Civil launched an official investigation into this accident.
The first Mallorca 312 races took place in 2010. Over 8,000 participants competed over three distances.
