Ian Hibell, cyclist who pedalled world, killed by hit-and-run driver
source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4673693.ece
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A cyclist who pedalled the world for more than 40 years, braving raging rivers, soldier ants, a lion and enjoying the hospitality of an Eskimo princess, has been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Greece.
Ian Hibell, 74, was a legendary figure in the world of long-distance cycle touring setting several records and pedalling the equivalent of ten times around the Equator.
He died on the Athens to Salonika highway on August 23, when he was struck by a car apparently involved in a race with another motorist. The driver left the scene but was arrested two days later and charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Ian Hibell, 74, was a legendary figure in the world of long-distance cycle touring setting several records and pedalling the equivalent of ten times around the Equator.
He died on the Athens to Salonika highway on August 23, when he was struck by a car apparently involved in a race with another motorist. The driver left the scene but was arrested two days later and charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
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meligrosa
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what a terrible story.
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meligrosa
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huntre
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I'll be angry over this for a while. Then, truly sad.
This is the worst kind of irony.
I'll bet that there isn't a single car in the "Hereafter".
Just row after row of bicycles and folks like Ian cruising through the clouds. - 3 years ago
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