Tributes paid as inquest opens into death of keen cyclist Christian Brown near Market Rasen

AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a keen cyclist who died following a crash near Market Rasen.

As reported, Christian Brown, 40, of Kirton-in-Lindsey, near Scunthorpe, died after sustaining head injuries in a fall from his bike, which may have been caused by a pothole.

Yesterday his family said they were too distressed to speak.

The incident happened on Tuesday, February 12, on the A631 at North Willingham.

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Mr Brown was airlifted to Hull Royal Infirmary by the Air Ambulance where he later died on Monday.

Coroner's officer Neil Jones said: "The incident is being investigated by the Road Safety Department.

"What happens now is a statement will be taken by everyone involved in the incident.

"We are expecting it to take three or four months.

"Nothing will be ruled out in the investigation, including the condition of the bike, the roads and what the weather was like at the time."

Mr Brown was a member of the Lincsquad Cycling Club and dozens of messages of remembrance have been left on the club's website.

Member Kevin Antwhistle said: "You will always be there, just that little bit in front of me at every session keeping me on my toes.

"Your efforts inspired us all and you are what this club is all about and you are desperately missed already.

"Thank you for your friendship. It will last forever."