Cyclist dies after falling into river in Oxford

Woman who jumped into river in an attempt to save male cyclist makes recovery

The path on the River Cherwell near Magdalen Bridge, Oxford

(Image credit: Flickr/Ian Matzen)

A cyclist in Oxford has died after falling into the River Cherwell on Monday.

The cyclist was riding along the path at the side of the River Cherwell near Magdalen Bridge in the centre of the city when he fell into the river on Monday afternoon.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.