A silent vigil was held in memory of road safety champion Mike Gough during a full meeting of Huntingdonshire District Council last week.

Mike Gough, 65, from Rodney Road in Huntingdon, was killed when his bicycle was struck by a van on George Street on March 16.

Mike was the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire, and was much-loved by the community.

Two of his children, Ben, and Rachel attended the vigil with John Morris, leader of the Hunts Walking & Cycling Group in the public gallery of the council chamber at Pathfinder House.

The Hunts Post: Mike was the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire.Mike was the owner of Roadies Cycles in Hartford, Huntingdonshire. (Image: John Morris)

In a tribute to Mike, Cllr Michael Burke, chair of the council, said: “[Mike] was an enthusiastic advocate for more cycle infrastructure and safer streets and enjoyed sharing his love of cycling with others at events and on local social rides.

“I would like to say that the council’s thoughts are with his family, friends, and former colleagues at this very sad time.”

The Hunts Post: Two of his children, Ben, and Rachel attended the vigil with John Morris, leader of the Hunts Walking & Cycling Group.Two of his children, Ben, and Rachel attended the vigil with John Morris, leader of the Hunts Walking & Cycling Group. (Image: John Morris)

Cambridgeshire Police are still appealing for witnesses to the collision, which happened at 12.30pm on Saturday 16 March in George Street, Huntingdon.

They have arrested the driver of a white Ford transit van, a 73-year-old man from Huntingdon, on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been bailed to return to Thorpe Wood Police Station on June 16.

During the vigil, councillors and council staff came over to Ben and Rachael to express their condolences, including Michelle Sacks, chief executive of Huntingdonshire District Council. 

The Hunts Post: Cllr Mike Burke chair of Huntingdonshire District Council paid a moving tribute to Mike Gough. Cllr Mike Burke chair of Huntingdonshire District Council paid a moving tribute to Mike Gough. (Image: John Morris)

Morris said: “Mike was one of the nicest, most generous, kind-hearted gentlemen I have ever had the privilege to call my friend.

"He was part of our group from the very first meeting and campaigned tirelessly for safer streets. Just last month, he was calling for a safer route between Huntingdon and St Ives following the death of Denise Hinds on the A1123, near Witton. We are heartbroken and will miss him dearly.”

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