Pothole that claimed life of cyclist 'should have been filled in before Christmas'

Kate Vanloo, 52, was hit by a car after a pothole caused her to crash - a pothole that was scheduled to be fixed before Christmas

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A 52-year-old cyclist died on January 3 after hitting a pothole that reportedly should have been filled in before Christmas.

Kate Vanloo was thrown into the path of a car after hitting the pothole on a country lane in Warwickshire - a road that was scheduled to be resurfaced in December.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.