Mountain biker whose partner was hit and killed at race calls for more protection for spectators

In 2018 the organiser of the North Wales event, a marshal and British Cycling were all found not guilty of charges relating to the death cycling

The former partner and British Cycling's risk manager have appeared at an inquest into the death of a spectator who was hit by a competitor who lost control of his bike after landing a jump at a downhill mountain bike event in North Wales in 2014.

The senior coroner for North Wales east and central, John Gittins, noted it was possible for a regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths to be issued, but concluded the decision on whether to hand British Cycling such a report should be deferred. In 2018, marshal Kevin Duckworth, event organiser Michael Marsden and British Cycling were all found not guilty of charges related to the incident.

Likewise, Mr Marsden had been charged under health and safety legislation of failing to conduct the event in such a way that people were not exposed to risk.

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