Do you recognise this bike? Its owner collapsed and died at a coffee stop on Saturday and had no identification or mobile phone on his person. It also appears he has not yet been reported missing.
An unusual public appeal has been launched after a cyclist took ill and died when he stopped at a café during a spin.
The man, believed to be in his 60s, was on his own when he collapsed and passed away.
After a search of his clothing and personal items, it was found that he was not carrying any identification, bank cards or mobile phone that would identify him.
And with more than 24 hours having passed and the authorities unable to link him to any missing person’s reports, the unusual decision has been taken to release a photo of the man’s bike.
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The photo has been released by Cheshire Police in the UK.
“At 8.30am on Saturday 21ts November, 2015, a man believed to be in his 60s became ill as he entered Costa Coffee in Poynton,” its appeal said in reference to the town on Cheshire Plain just over 10 miles south of Manchester.
“The man, who had been cycling, was taken to Stepping Hill Hospital where he sadly died. The man had no ID on him and Cheshire Police are trying to identify him and locate his next of kin.”
The police statement described the dead man as white, 6ft tall, of slim build with short greying brown hair which is receding, and brown eyes.
He was wearing a red cycling top with black markings, black cycling shorts and silver, yellow and blue cycling shoes.
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Sergeant Andy Baker said he and his colleagues were anxious to trace the man’s family.
“The man had no ID on him, no bank cards, no phone; nothing to help us identify him so we can tell his family the sad news,” he said.
“We have been making extensive enquiries but we still have no idea who this man could be. I would urge anyone who recognises his description or the bike pictured, to contact us.”
While the man’s death occurred in the UK and he is probably from Cheshire, it is possible he was away from home.
His loved ones may not realise he has come to harm, which might explain the lack of any missing persons report that police could link him to and identify him.
While a very long shot, if any readers recognise the man’s bike or description, contact details for Cheshire Police can be found on its website, accessed by clicking here.
Rider advice
- It's always recommended to bring your phone when training so you can get in touch with people if you need help.
- Your mobile will also aid others in trying to identify you or contact your loved ones should the need arise.
- Saving the number of your partner, parents or another significant person in your life under the name ICE – In Case of Emergency – can very much help in that regard.
- While training on your own is sometimes unavoidable and is by no means unsafe, it is always better to go for a ride with others.
- The safety in numbers adage very much applies to cyclists, especially in winter during reduced daylight hours and more testing road and weather conditions generally.
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