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An Irish cyclist has died after collapsing while riding in the north of Mallorca.

 

The 59-year-old man came off his bike on Tuesday April 8 while travelling along the Ma-2210 road, a scenic route connecting Port de Pollensa to the famous Formentor Lighthouse. Emergency services were called just after 4pm, and paramedics were quickly on the scene — but sadly, there was nothing they could do to save him.

 

An investigation has been launched by the Guardia Civil, although officials have said there’s currently no indication of anything suspicious. According to initial reports, the man is believed to have collapsed while cycling, causing him to fall from his bike. A post-mortem examination is due to take place to determine the exact cause of death.

 

It’s not yet known whether the man lived on the island or was visiting on holiday.

 

Mallorca has long been a hotspot for cycling enthusiasts, with both amateur groups and elite professionals drawn to its mild climate and spectacular mountain roads. The Tramuntana mountains, which stretch along the island’s west coast, are a particular favourite.

 

Tuesday’s tragic incident happened on one of the island’s better-known cycling routes, popular for its views as well as the challenge it offers.

 

This isn’t the first time the island has seen a serious cycling accident. In March 2016, 49-year-old Graeme McGilvray from Glasgow died after being hit by a lorry on a roundabout between Alcudia and Port Alcudia.

 

More recently, in September 2023, a 45-year-old British man was seriously injured when a lorry hit him while he was cycling near the inland town of Caimari. He was thrown over 30 feet down an embankment and suffered severe head, chest and stomach injuries.

 

 

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