With deep sadness, we confirm the death of a participant in the 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.
Robin Chard, aged 48, from Bicester, suffered a cardiac arrest at Kingston Bridge at around the 25 mile mark and although he received immediate treatment from fellow riders and medical personnel at the scene, he died later in Kingston Hospital.
Robin’s wife Vickie said: “Robin was doing something he loved to raise money for Cancer Research UK, a cause that was very important to him after losing his father, his mother’s partner and my mother to cancer. I’d like to thank everyone who has helped and supported Robin and me, especially the event stewards, the event team and the amazing staff at Kingston Hospital.”
Robin’s fundraising link is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Robin-Chard
Everyone involved in Prudential RideLondon would like to express sincere condolences to Robin’s family and friends.
No further details will be released and the family has asked for privacy. The exact cause of death will be established by later medical examination.