Professional Australian cyclist Connor Lambert has died after being hit by a truck while training in Belgium.
Lambert – who hailed from Bunbury in Western Australia – was a cyclist with the X Speed United Continental team.
The 25-year-old was hit during a training ride, leaving family and friends devastated.
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A number of tributes have poured through for Lambert on social media.
“He was over from Australia to pursue his cycling dreams in Europe and when he had time he was always ready to help or crack a joke,” Netherlands-based business Fixed Gear Coffee said on its Facebook page.
“Last year he decided to stop racing himself but still be involved as part of his team staff.”
Lambert’s club MBO Cycling also posted a tribute online.
“We had the honour and pleasure having Connor Lambert several years in our club team,” the post read.
“We celebrated together some victories and supported his goals and passion for the bike.
“We will remember him always as a warm and thankful kid.
“Our thoughts go out to the family and all his friends.”
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