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Fatal B.C. Granfondo Tragedy Has Cycling Community Reeling, Looking for Answers
PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 16 – Organizers are adding more signage, motorcycle escorts, and medical staff to the Peach Classic after a Granfondo crash killed one cyclist and injured two others, officials said.
- On July 12, three cyclists in the Okanagan Granfondo near Penticton were hit by a vehicle, resulting in one death and two serious injuries.
- The collision occurred despite extensive safety and traffic plans, including road closures starting at 5:30 a.m., as organizers prepared for a high-participation event.
- Race director Dave Michael said the event takes significant preparation with extra signage and motorcyclist escorts added, and city officials reviewed and enhanced safety measures after the crash.
- Provincial Minister Gary Begg called the incident a "heartbreaking tragedy," while Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield described it as a "terrible incident" that left the community shell-shocked.
- Following the tragedy, organizers implemented more precautions for upcoming events like the Peach Classic Triathlon on July 20, which will feature nearly 800 athletes and increased safety oversight.
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