A 67-year old cyclist has died yesterday while participating in RideLondon’s 100-mile competition. The father of four, Maris Ozols, suddenly suffered a strong cardiac arrest on Cromwell Road.
“Maris lived life to the full. He was a much loved husband; father and grandfather who refused to get old. He died doing what he loved.”- Ozols’s son, Martin stated.
“Everyone involved in Prudential RideLondon would like to express our sincere condolences to Maris’s family and friends.” – Prudential RideLondon said in an official statement.
Official statement: Maris Ozols https://t.co/ANap1LgZ2s #RideLondon pic.twitter.com/tz2mDVgppD
— RideLondon (@RideLondon) July 31, 2017
They will make no further details public since Maris Ozols’s family has asked for privacy. They also added that the final, official cause of his death will only be released after a more advanced, detailed medical examination that is expected to be done very soon.
Race details
Yesterday’s race welcomed up to 26,000 cyclists taking part in the annual RideLondon competition. This was the fifth time the annual race took place which started in Surrey and central London and ended in the Mall right in front of Buckingham Palace.
Yesterday brought back memories from 5 years ago ?? pic.twitter.com/2MKKhGVeQ3
— Brad Wiggins (@SirWiggo) July 31, 2017
After the first stage of the race, professional cyclists became ready to start another one. The end of the first route was soon followed by a 125-mile pro-race coming live on 6 pm.
