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A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after an accident during a race in County Down.A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after an accident during a race in County Down.
It happened on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards during the 100km Tour of Ards cycle race.It happened on the Portaferry Road in Newtownards during the 100km Tour of Ards cycle race.
It is understood the man left the road and landed on rocks along the shore. A police helicopter was called to rescue the man.It is understood the man left the road and landed on rocks along the shore. A police helicopter was called to rescue the man.
There were no other vehicles involved. The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.There were no other vehicles involved. The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The road was closed for a time near Teal Rocks but has since re-opened.The road was closed for a time near Teal Rocks but has since re-opened.
The Tour of Ards cycle race takes place around the Ards Peninsula, and takes in areas such as Millisle, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, and Portaferry.The Tour of Ards cycle race takes place around the Ards Peninsula, and takes in areas such as Millisle, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, and Portaferry.
It is understood more than 70 riders were taking part in the event, which is organised by Ards Cycle Club.