A man from Florida who was cycling in Cape Breton on Thursday has been sent to hospital with serious injuries after going over a steep embankment.
In a news release Friday afternoon, Nova Scotia RCMP said the crash happened around noon in Victoria County’s White Point.
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Police believe the cyclist lost control of his bicycle along White Point Road, which is a steep hill with several curves.
The 47-year-old victim was cycling in a tour group when he became separated from the group, according police.
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He was found by the group with serious injuries.
Police say he was transported to hospital in Sydney, then airlifted to hospital in Halifax for further treatment.
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