Overview

• A 40-year-old British amateur cyclist died after a crash during the Mallorca 312 cycling marathon near Valldemossa in the Tramuntana region.
• Emergency responders attempted resuscitation at the scene, but the cyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.
• Police are investigating whether a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, triggered the crash.
• The event, which attracts 8,500 participants annually and is a highlight of Mallorca’s sports tourism season, continues as planned.
• This year’s honorary start number was awarded to Alejandro Valverde, the Spanish national road cycling coach and former professional cyclist.