Scottish Champion Cyclist Dies In Road Accident

Jason MacIntyre, who broke cycling legend and fellow Scot Graham Obree's 10 mile time trial record last year, died in hospital from injuries he suffered during the collision with a Highland Council van, near his home town of Fort William.
Jason, 33, was a triple British and multi Scottish champion road and time trial cyclist.
He lived in Fort William with his wife and eight-year-old twin girls.

The athlete was looking forward to the new season, writing on New Year's Day on his on-line blog: 'Having made it through Christmas and now New Year, all be it overfed and over weight, I'm looking forward to January and a 2008 to see what it brings.'
He was born in Lochgilphead but had lived in Fort William since the age of 10.
He trained and finished his time as a printer and lithographer at Nevis Print in Fort William.
His entry to the sport came late, taking to the road at age 18. Since then, coaching himself, he had gradually progressed, winning the Tour of the North in Ireland at the age of 23.
He achieved selection to represent Scotland - in the Road Race & Circuit Time Trial - in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
The cyclist won the British 25 mile Time Trial twice and was the first Scot ever to win the British Circuit race Time Trial Championship.
Last year Jason broke Obree's 10 mile time trial record, clocking 18 minutes and 47 seconds.
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