The cyclist who died following a collision on Kirkstone Pass has been named.
Neal Doggett, 64, was involved in the incident with a red Ford Mustang, driven by a man in his 60s, on Monday at around 7pm.
The Mustang driver is assisting police with their enquiries.
Mr Doggett grew up in Windermere and lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle at the time of the collision.
His family said: “Neal was a much-loved father to two beautiful daughters, a husband and a brother.
“Neal frequently came back to Windermere to visit family and riding up Kirkstone Pass was one of his joys.
“Although the circumstances of his death are tragic, his family know that he died in a place that was special to him.
“Neal’s family would like to thank everyone who helped Neal at the time of his accident and to Cumbria police for the ongoing support that they are receiving.”
A file is being prepared for the coroner and specialist officers are supporting Neal’s family, Cumbria police said.
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or who were travelling on Kirkstone Pass around 7pm and have dashcam footage.
Anyone with information can report via email to [email protected] referring to incident 228 of September 22, report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or call 101.
