Details are sketchy at present, but it is believed he was involved in a collision with another vehicle causing him to run into the railings at the roadside. He was taken into hospital critically injured and died sometime later.

The usual end of month Critical Mass travelled to the site and cyclists laid flowers and tied messages onto the railings there, it is common for Critical Mass to pay respect to cyclists killed on our roads this way. Sadly these mementos were promptly removed by an over enthusiastic team of borough cleansing contractors. Why this should be I do not know. The banners and flowers were tied to the railings, and not causing an obstruction. This wasn't the case in Kensington gardens a couple of years ago of course. Perhaps somebody in authority is uncomfortable with the fact that people are killed on our streets.

So can we assume that complaints re: footpath cycling and stopping at red lights will take a low priority in future? Probably not.

As a cyclist he believes he is in a good position to understand the problems we face on a daily basis, and is keen to remove the barriers that discourage people from taking up cycling as a method of transport. Gwynne is keen to hear from members of the group who have a point to make on cycling in the borough and has just completed a cycle consultation document for the council which he says, "will produce a feedback mechanism for the council on ways forward for cycling".

Hitting the ground peddling he has set himself a number of objectives: "Obviously there are national cycling targets to be met, and these can only be reached by addressing issues at local level. I'm keen to continue the good work that has already taken place, complete the London Cycle Network and ensure that any changes made in the borough are what cyclists want to see. I'd like to attract more people to become cyclists and ensure that the facilities we already have are in place are maintained to a high standard so as to give people the confidence to use their bikes on a regular basis."