Cyclist dies in Surrey during London to Brighton bike ride
A cyclist has died near Gatwick Airport while taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride.
The man, in his 60s, died in Smallfield, Surrey, on Sunday morning (18 June).
His next of kin have been informed.
Surrey Police said: "Officers were called by South East Coast Ambulance service who were responding to a medical emergency on Redehall Road in Smallfield, involving a cyclist who had been taking part in the London to Brighton cycle ride.
The cyclist, a man in his sixties, sadly died at the scene.
We are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward to help our investigation into the circumstances of this incident."
Charmaine Griffiths, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, which organises the ride, said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the rider's loved ones."