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Cyclist dies in popular race at Cheney Reservoir

CHENEY, Kan. — An Olathe man died during a cycling race at Cheney Reservoir over the weekend.

The Reno County sheriff’s department reports that 48-year-old William “Craig” Henwood was racing in the Rage Against the Chainring gravel bicycle race on Saturday. According to the report, Henwood started to drift left in front of a pack of riders when his bike left the road. He tumbled over the front of the handlebars and hit his head.

CPR was performed and Henwood responded to it for a short time, but was eventually pronounced dead at the scene. He was taken to the Wichita Forensics Center for more tests. It is not known at this time whether Henwood had a medical condition at the time of the accident.

The Rage Against the Chainring is a popular event that is part of a race series put on by the Kansas Cycling Association.

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