Former Europcar rider Romain Guyot, 23, dies in collision with a truck in France

Romain Guyot, 23, was killed in a collision with a truck in Roche-sur-Yon, France, on Thursday

Romain Guyot (Photo: Vendée U)

Promising French cyclist Romain Guyot has died after a collision with a truck in eastern France, according to Ouest France.

The 23-year-old was involved in an accident at a junction in Roche-sur-Yon, 60km south of Nantes, at around noon on Thursday, March 3.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.