Steve Lampier hospitalised after crash

Saint Piran is sorry to have to report that rider Steve Lampier has been hospitalised after a crash in training. 

While training on his home roads in Cornwall on Wednesday, Steve was involved in a collision with a van that reversed out of a field and onto the road. After initially being admitted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, he was transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

Steve’s injuries include a broken collarbone and shoulder blade, three broken ribs, a punctured lung and a ruptured spleen.

Steve was on a one year contract with Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling to enable him to compete in the (now, sadly postponed) 2020 Tour of Britain which was due to start in Cornwall. He has continued to work as an ambassador for Saint Piran this year.

Saint Piran Team Principal, Richard Pascoe, said:

“Steve and I have been part of each other’s lives for 20 years, so we’re more than just a team owner and a rider. Saint Piran has continued to support him and his family financially during his time at Ribble. Bike racing is Steve’s life and we want to build the pathway back to competition with him as quickly as possible.”

Tom Timothy, Ribble Weldtite Team Principal added:

“Everyone at Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling wishes Steve the best with his recovery and we look forward to supporting him with his rehabilitation and return to training and competition.”

We will keep the cycling community updated on Steve’s progress.