HUNDREDS of cyclists have travelled behind the coffin of a leading club member killed in a crash in Co Down.
Gavin Moore (40) died on Tuesday following a collision with a car on the Newtownards Road in Conlig.
Two other riders from the North Down Cycling Club were injured in the crash, while a third walked away unscathed.
Mr Moore, a father-of-two and a committee member with the cycling club, had asked club members if there was any interest in the cycle in a post on Facebook on Monday.
His funeral took place at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church in Bangor on Saturday.
Hundreds of cyclists rode behind his coffin as it made its way through the streets.
Devastated club-mates took part in a slow cycle in his memory earlier this week, leaving flowers at the scene of the crash.
Rachy Sinnamon, a club member who was also involved in the crash but escaped uninjured, wrote on Facebook: "Many members of Gav's family asked me to pass on their thanks to the club for how we have handled such a tragedy and the support we have all given over the last few days.
"We'll all miss you. On a personal level, I cannot put into words how thankful I am for the support. A bit bowled over but extremely grateful.
"Every time I'm on a bike I am - and will always be - thinking of Gav. I really admired him in many ways as a cyclist and a person and it won't be the same without him."
Following the funeral service, Mr Moore was buried at Clandeboye Cemetery in Bangor.
A 59-year-old man who was arrested at the scene of the collision was later released on bail.
Police have appealed to anyone with information about the crash to contact them.
