Top Scots cyclist MacIntyre killed on training ride

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jan 2008, 21:32 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2008, 22:03 BST
ONE of Scotland's leading cyclists was killed yesterday while out training near his home in Fort William. Jason MacIntyre, a three-time British champion and Scottish record holder, was training on the A82 road when he was hit by a vehicle, said to be a council vehicle which overtook him and then turned into his path. The 34-year-old was airlifted from the scene but died on his way to hospital in Glasgow.

MacIntyre, who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in 2002, enjoyed arguably his best season in 2007. He beat the national ten-mile record, held by Graeme Obree, with a stunning time of 18 minutes, 47 seconds. He also won the British 25-mile title for the second time and was leading Tour de France star David Millar in the Olympic time trial title race until a puncture ended his challenge.

A possible selection for the Beijing Olympics this summer, and with an eye on the Commonwealth Games in 2010, he was last week selected by the Braveheart Cycling Fund as one of the riders to receive significant financial backing for the coming season.