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A Scottish cycling champion has died after a collision with a van on the A82 in Fort William.A Scottish cycling champion has died after a collision with a van on the A82 in Fort William.
Jason MacIntyre, 34, who broke cycling legend Graham Obree's 10-mile time trial record last year, died in hospital from his injuries.Jason MacIntyre, 34, who broke cycling legend Graham Obree's 10-mile time trial record last year, died in hospital from his injuries.
He collided with a Highland Council van at about 1330 GMT on Tuesday.He collided with a Highland Council van at about 1330 GMT on Tuesday.
Mr MacIntyre was a triple British and Scottish champion time trial cyclist. He lived in Fort William with his wife and eight-year-old twin girls.Mr MacIntyre was a triple British and Scottish champion time trial cyclist. He lived in Fort William with his wife and eight-year-old twin girls.
He was born in Lochgilphead but had lived in Fort William since the age of 10.He was born in Lochgilphead but had lived in Fort William since the age of 10.
Time trial
Despite not starting cycling until he was 18, he progressed in the sport, winning the Tour of the North in Ireland at the age of 23.Despite not starting cycling until he was 18, he progressed in the sport, winning the Tour of the North in Ireland at the age of 23.
'Sad loss'
In 2002, he was selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.In 2002, he was selected to represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
Mr MacIntyre won the British 25-mile time trial twice and was the first Scot ever to win the British Circuit race time trial championship.Mr MacIntyre won the British 25-mile time trial twice and was the first Scot ever to win the British Circuit race time trial championship.
He died after the collision at Carrs Corner on the A82.He died after the collision at Carrs Corner on the A82.
Scottish Olympic and World cycling medallist Craig MacLean said: "Jason was a really nice guy, his death is a sad loss to the world of cycling.
"It's very tragic. I think Jason was being considered for the Olympic squad in Beijing later this year and that would have been the pinnacle of his career."
Northern Constabulary's road policing section carried out a full investigation at the scene of the accident.Northern Constabulary's road policing section carried out a full investigation at the scene of the accident.
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.