A CO Tyrone cyclist who died as he made his way home from a bike ride with friends was last night described as "loved and highly respected".
Philip Corr (41), a founding member of Titanic Quarter Cycling Club, was found collapsed near Dromara.
Originally from Cookstown, Mr Corr lived in east Belfast with his wife Kelly and their four children.
He had cycled to Castlewellan with friends from the Titanic club on Saturday and was returning home alone. He was found collapsed on Ballynahinch Road shortly after 1pm.
His devastated wife Kelly paid tribute to her husband, describing how "today a light went out".
"I can't breathe with the pain," she wrote on Facebook.
"He was my everything... he was life... he was everything I could possibly have dreamed and so much more.
"Philip Corr please walk through the door I don’t know how to do all this without you."
Mr Corr was known for his passion for cycling and the Titanic Quarter, where he worked. He had helped bring major cycling events like the Giro D'Italia and Gran Fondo to Belfast.
In a statement, Titanic Quarter said: "It is with great sadness that we share the devastating news that our colleague, and friend, Philip Corr passed away on Saturday 6th April.
"Philip has been a member of the Titanic Quarter team for more than 11 years and was loved and highly respected by all he worked with. We will miss him dearly."
Titanic Quarter Cycling Club said Mr Corr had died "while he cycled home towards Belfast".
"Philip had cycled out with team mates to Castlewellan and was returning by himself," the club said.
"Details are unclear at present, and we will keep you informed.
"Philip has been with the club from the outset. Being one of the founding members, and guiding the development of the club over its first three years as chairman.
"The club would not be what it is today, but for the dedication and vision of Philip."
Mr Corr had been raising money for a charity cycle this Saturday in aid of promoting mental health for students. The 'Mind Your Mood' challenge will see cyclists take on a 100-mile route between Ulster University's four campuses.
More than £1,600 had last night been raised with many donations paying tribute to Mr Corr.
His funeral will take place in St Colmcille's Parish, Belfast on Thursday at 2.30pm followed by committal at Roselawn Crematorium.
Meanwhile, a man in his 60s died following a crash involving two cars and a motorcycle in Co Down.
The crash happened close to Castleward on the main road between Downpatrick and Strangford on Sunday around 11.30am.
It is believed the man who died was a motorcyclist and was from the Bangor area.
