The he family of the cyclist who died after a crash on Kirkstone Pass said the father-of-two died “in a place that was special to him”.

On Monday evening, September 22, police responded to reports of a crash on Kirkstone Pass.

The incident involved a cyclist and a red-coloured Ford Mustang.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have now released the man who died was 64-year-old Neal Doggett.

Neal grew up in Windermere and lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle at the time of the crash.

Neal’s family has paid tribute to the father-of-two and said he “died in a place that was special to him”.

His family said: “Neal was a much-loved father to two beautiful daughters, a husband and a brother.

“Neal frequently came back to Windermere to visit family and riding up Kirkstone Pass was one of his joys. Although the circumstances of his death are tragic, his family know that he died in a place that was special to him.

“Neal’s family would like to thank everyone who helped Neal at the time of his accident and to Cumbria Police for the ongoing support that they are receiving.”

The Ford Mustang was being driven by a man in his sixties, who is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Cumbria Police has said a file is being prepared for His Majesty’s Coroner and specialist officers are supporting Neal’s family.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: “Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision or who were travelling on Kirkstone Pass around 7pm and have dashcam.

“Anyone with information can report via email to sciu@cumbria.police.uk referring to incident 228 of September 22nd. You can also report online via https://orlo.uk/jlcRv or call 101.”