Kenyan rider dies after collision with car at Tour of Matabungkay

John Muya Njoroge was killed when he collided with a car at the race in the Philippines, his team website confirms

Kenyan rider John Muya Njoroge has been killed after colliding with a car travelling in the opposite direction at the Tour of Matabungkay, his Kenyan Riders team have confirmed.

The incident took place on Saturday at 10 am on stage two of the three-day amateur race, and while an ambulance was on the scene immediately, the 30-year-old Njoroge's injuries were so severe that he later died in hospital.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).