Peter Ryan: Quakers Road fatal crash rider named

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and respected member of Sydney’s cycling community who died in a horror crash on a training ride in the city’s north west.

Quakers Rd, Quakers Hill near the scene of the tragic accident.

A cyclist who died in a tragic road accident in Sydney’s north west during a weekend ride has been identified as police seek to piece together his final moments.

Peter Ryan has been fondly remembered on social media after he fell off his bike and was hit by a car in Quakers Hill on Saturday.

Police say the 55-year-old was cycling in a group along Quakers Rd when the tragedy occurred at about 7am on April 17.

Riders and emergency crews worked to revive Mr Ryan, but sadly, he passed away at the scene.

Peter Ryan

Mr Ryan was an avid cyclist and member of the Marconi Cycling Club and Avantis pro racing team and was on a training ride at the time of his death.

A director at Property and Development NSW, Mr Ryan previously worked for Transport for NSW where he was a director of corporate real estate.

Prior to that, he worked for Service NSW and was director in charge at DTZ, since renamed Cushman and Wakefield.

Tributes have been flowing online for the successful corporate figure and old boy of St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill.

Quakers Rd, Quakers Hill near the scene of the tragic accident.

“RIP to a really great guy. Always smiling and happy for a chat. You will be missed and condolences to all the family,” John Cooper wrote.

“Very sad news. I met Peter at work a few years ago and we chatted over cycling whenever we got together. RIP Peter,” Rod Turner wrote.

“Pete was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed,” wrote another.

Eddie Salas added: “Met Peter 20 odd years ago as he worked with my wife in Parramatta for eight years.

“Peter was an all round nice guy with that smile and always up for a chat even when the hammer went down during a race

“We raced together a few times and he was a gifted bike rider with a good sprint and could read a race well.

“You will be missed Peter.”

While a report is prepared for the Coroner, Quakers Hill police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it, to contact police.