'Devastated at the loss of one of cycling's good guys' – Scottish club cyclist dies after being hit by car driver on training ride
Iain McTavish died after incident near Glasgow, two others riders hurt
Scottish cycling club mourns the loss of cyclist Ian McTavish, who died after being struck by a car during a training ride in the west of Scotland. The 46-year-old was riding with two other cyclists when the accident occurred on the A8 in Port Glasgow on Tuesday evening. Although the other riders survived, McTavish succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
His club, the Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club, expressed their devastation, calling McTavish a "one of cycling's good guys." Scottish Cycling also paid tribute, highlighting McTavish's dedication to the community, his role as a rider representative, and his consistent attendance at events. Following the incident, a Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that the driver, a 33-year-old male, was also taken to the hospital but has since been released.
The A8 has since reopened, and investigations into the crash are ongoing. This tragic event adds to a series of recent cycling deaths, including two fatalities in Kent over the weekend, with a man now charged with causing death by dangerous driving. In 2025, 79 cyclists were killed on British roads, with 4,311 sustaining serious injuries.
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