Tributes paid to cyclist safety campaigner

Two days before his death, Mr Gough shared a post that said: "How many more vulnerable road users will be killed or seriously injured...before we get a safe route between Huntingdon and St Ives?"

Tributes have been paid to a man who campaigned for safer routes and better infrastructure for his fellow cyclists.

Mike Gough, 65, from Rodney Road in Huntingdon, was killed when his bicycle was struck by a van on George Street in the town on Saturday.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and released on police bail until 16 June.

"Huntingdonshire is grieving", said Nik Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Mr Gough was a mechanic and the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire.

He has been remembered by Camcycle, Hunts Walking & Cycling Group as "one of the nicest, most generous, kind-hearted gentlemen" .

John Morris, leader of the group said: "He was part of our group from the very first meeting and campaigned tirelessly for safer streets.

"Only last week, he was calling for a safer route between Huntingdon and St Ives following the death of Denise Hinds on the A1123.

"We are heartbroken and will miss him dearly.”

Cambridgeshire Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision

Mr Johnson, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, knew Mr Gough personally and paid tribute at a combined authority board on Wednesday.

He said: "I’m very much aware that the county of Huntingdonshire is grieving on this and I include myself in that.

"He was a huge advocate for the benefits of cycling, for active travel, for safe spaces on our roads and on our pavements, not just in the local area but across Europe.

"He inspired me to be interested in cycling and will be sorely, sorely missed."

He added that the combined authority would work with partners to improve road safety.

He said Mr Gough's death "will not be forgotten".

"It will be used time and time again to influence me and hopefully all of you to get to a better place in terms of road safety for our area," he said.

The head of campaigns and engagement at Camcycle said it was grateful for the work he did encouraging others to cycle through his business and volunteering.

Anna Williams said: "We’ll continue to support those who want to see a safer cycle network in the district in memory of Mike and to ensure that no more families are left suffering after tragic incidents like this.”

Cambridgeshire Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision, which happened at 12:30 GMT on Saturday 16 March.