Man dies cycling alongside son at Belgium cycling event

An Irish man has died while taking part in the amateur Tour of Flanders cycling event in Belgium.

Man dies cycling alongside son at Belgium cycling event
Sat, 02 Apr, 2016 - 20:36

An Irish man has died while taking part in the amateur Tour of Flanders cycling event in Belgium.

The 56-year-old Irishman was riding alongside his 29-year-old son when he collapsed during the 129km Tour of Flanders Cyclo.

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