subject: Coroner Do Everything They To Stay Safe After A Cyclist Killed In A Party [print this page] Trelawney Burgoyne, 39, had no lights on his cycle and was not wearing a helmet and high visibility clothing.
E 'was also the equivalent of three times over the drink limit units, an inquest heard.
Burgoyne, a computer consultant Paper Mill Yard, in the center of Norwich, died after being struck by two cars on the B1150 at Beeston St Andrew at about 9:45 p.m. on June 5 It was the bike Spixworth Norwich after going to a party for the Jubilee.
At the end of the investigation yesterday, Norfolk coroner William Armstrong urged cyclists to think about your safety before leaving.
He said: "There are two messages - the first is the importance of having the lights on the bike when riding at night Individuals must be able to see the future and people should be able to see a bike .winter cycling jacket . important that cyclists wear reflective clothing so they can be consulted.
"The second problem is alcohol. E 'advisable for people to ride a bike when they had a large amount of alcohol."
Burgoyne friend Emma Wiskin said the investigation who left the party at about 9:45 Jubilee.
"Once I was in Crostwick Lane, I realized that it was not there. When I arrived in the paddock, I tried to call his cell phone and left a voice message and I ' I decided to go home.
But Burgoyne failed to find Ms Wiskin and instead rolled in the opposite direction to Beeston St Andrew.
David Johnson went home to his girlfriend on the back of Old Catton at his home in North Walsham when he saw Mr. Burgoyne was sitting on his bike in the street.
"I came around the corner and saw him sitting on his bike to my side of the road in front of the fence," he said. "When I saw him I slammed my brakes, but I was not far from him. I collided with him. cycling arm warmers There was no way I could have stopped in time. I'm really sorry. "
"I saw the emergency lights of a car in front and I heard a thud, and I stopped my car," he said. "David ran to my car and said 'you can call an ambulance, I hit a cyclist and then I realized that the hit [Mr. Burgoyne], too. "
He said: "It is very clear from the evidence that he lost consciousness immediately and would not have suffered.
"It's important for me to understand that there was no way that no one else was to blame for what happened.
"I want to express my deepest condolences to his sister Trelawney, Fleur. Fleece Long Sleeve cycling Trelawney was very talented in the field of information technology and business management. "
"People around the world have held their own events on the day of his funeral to remember him.
"Please do not let anyone make the same mistake. So many people do not wear helmets and think they can get away with it."
