A cyclist taking part in the Fred Whitton Challenge yesterday had to be airlifted to hospital after being in collision with a bus on a pass near Keswick.
The incident happened as the man descended from Whinlatter summit towards Lorton. Police were called at 11.23am.
"The cyclist – a man in his 40s from outside the county - was reported to have suffered a serious chest injury and an air ambulance attended," said a police spokesman.
"However, the last update we had was that it was not expected to be a life-threatening injury."
Two thousand cyclists took part in the popular sportive, which is considered the toughest in the UK. It involves a 112-mile route, starting at Grasmere and taking in climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn passes.
The event was created 22 years ago, in honour of the late Fred Whitton who was a great advocate for cycle sport in Cumbria and North Lancashire. It has raised almost £2 million for charity over the years.
First man home yesterday was Giles Drake, in 5.36. First lady was Jenny Brown, in 6.46.
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