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by mzagorski on Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:10 am

Jason MacIntyre, a three-time British champion and Scottish record holder, was killed today (Jan 15, 2008) when he was hit by a vehicle, said to be a council vehicle which overtook him and then turned into his path. The 34-year old was airlifted from the scene but died on his way to hospital in Glasgow. Jason represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in 2002. He beat the Scottish 10-mile TT record held by Graeme Obree, with a time of 18 minutes, 47 seconds. He also won the British 25-mile title for the second time and was leading Tour de France star David Millar in the Olympic time trial title race until a puncture ended his challenge.

Jason was my team mate in 2003, the last time that I saw him before leaving Scotland. Awesome guy and will be sadly missed by many people.
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by Weenie on Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:10 am

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by currieinahurry on Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:28 am

thoughts to his family and friends.. ive just been finding out about tting and this guy was amazing. a sad day
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by mzagorski on Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:13 am

There's a very good piece written by Ed Hood and Gregor Russell over here:

http://www.veloresults.co.uk/stories/2008/Jason%20MacIntyre/Jason%20MacIntyre.html
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by aarw on Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:42 am

Just read this on cyclingnews, i'm completely taken by shock. aweful news.

Thoughts obviously go out to his young family. A massive loss to the cycling world also...
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by evenfasterson on Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:31 pm

Just heard this sad news.

He was a great guy, he'd talk to anyone, no matter how fast or slow they were.

A great loss.
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by Weenie on Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:31 pm

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by G man on Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:57 pm

A fund has been set up to help Jason's family. I didn't know he was a carer for his daughter. It's just too sad.

http://www.braveheartfund.com/home.asp

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