At 3.30pm on Monday 18 August 2025, emergency services were called to assist a cyclist who had been found in a serious condition on Skipton Road in Harrogate at the junction with Dragon Road.
This incident has prompted a police investigation over the death of a cyclist in Harrogate.
Despite the best effort of members of the public and emergency crews, the cyclist, a man in his 70s, died at the scene. The ongoing police investigation over the death of a cyclist in Harrogate aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
At this stage, police say they don’t believe that there was any third-party involvement with the man or his bike prior to the incident, but the police investigation over the death of a cyclist in Harrogate will continue to explore all possibilities.
There is an appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident that has not yet come forward. If you can help, you can email matt.carling@northyorkshire.police.uk. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, and ask for Matt Carling.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12250155552 when passing on information.
