I've had a number of calls this afternoon from people who have heard the tragic news that a cyclist was killed at the intersection of Tonkin Highway and Benara Road around the time that I would normally be cycling home. The intersection is about halfway between work and home.

I certainly appreciate everyone's concern and I'm thankful that many people cared enough to phone. I'm sure many others have yet to hear of the accident so I thought I'd post details to ease any concern for those hearing the news later.

While I don't normally ride that way, the news came through at work just before I left to cycle home so I went past the area to see if I might know the person involved. The bicycle was still on the road and police were all around. I didn't recognise the bike and so I don't believe that the person who was struck was anyone I knew. It's obviously still a tragic loss.

I am always grateful for those with whom I work that remind me to ride safely when I leave each afternoon. It's advice that I always take seriously and I'm always extremely cautious on the road, whether I'm behind the wheel of a car or, more often, on my bike.

News has now come through that police are seeking witnesses to the accident.

The man who was killed was apparently 89 years of age.

While I'd hate to go that way, I hope I'm still pedalling at 89.