Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club pays tribute to stalwart member who died after collision
Vincent Busk, known as Vince, had been a member of the Lewes Wanderes Cycling Club since 2016 and was a regular of the time-trial scene.
The 70-year-old tragically died following a collision with a lorry on the A22 Maresfield bypass while riding his bike on Thursday morning (July 1), the club confirmed.
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Hide AdThe club said he would be ‘greatly missed by all who knew and rode with him’.
His good friend and clubmate Gavin Richards said Vince was a ‘loving husband and father and a special grandad’.
Vince was a ‘true gentle giant’ who always pushed him to be a better cyclist.
Gavin said: “We travelled together for our time-trial races always pushing each other, never known a 70-year-old with so much determination to succeed.”
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Hide AdPolice investigating the collision, which took place at 9.34am, are appealing for witnesses.
Sergeant Dan Eaton said: “We are appealing for witnesses to the incident and would like to hear from anyone who have dashcam footage of it who can help our investigation.”
Anyone with information should email [email protected] quoting Operation Trend.