Tributes have poured in for a “determined and enthusiastic” teenager who died in a Hoddlesden crash this weekend.
On Saturday, February 1, police were called to reports of a crash between a cyclist and a car on Blacksnape Road, Hoddlesden.
Emergency services attended and despite their best efforts, the cyclist, an 18-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The man has now been named on social media as Aidan Worden.
Tributes have been pouring in for the 18-year-old, who was part of Bury-based cycling team 360 Cycling for more than three years.
The statement said Aidan was on a training ride with friends at the time of the crash.
In a statement, the team said: “It is with the deepest sadness that today we lost one of our young riders.
“At around 10.30am [on Saturday morning], while on a training ride with his mates, Aidan had an accident which resulted in him losing his life.
“Aidan has been part of 360 for over three years, during that time he has developed as a person, man, and rider to a level few of us ever achieve.
“He never judged anyone and always supported others, especially when it came to fixing our bikes.
“2024 saw some amazing rides from the boy that set out a clear example of what a young person can achieve with the right determination.
“He is the current national 25TT junior champion and also enjoyed very much being first junior in last year’s Eddie Soens [a memorial cycle race].
“As his coach and team mate for the last three years, watching him grow, train and mentor others, we are absolutely heartbroken.
“Our thoughts are very much with his beloved family that he leaves behind. Rest in peace Aidan you will be very much missed and always in our hearts!”
Paul Hewiit Cycles, a bicycle shop in Leyland, also paid tribute to its “friend and colleague”.
The statement said: “Our thoughts are with Aidan’s family and fellow cycling friends, one cannot imagine what they must be going through, to lose their son and team mates in such an untimely and tragic way.
“Aidan was always pleasant, unassuming, enthusiastic, he didn’t seem to have bad bone in his body, always willing to help, whilst being 100 per cent determined to achieve his full potential, sadly, for Aidan, his family and friends this young talent has now been taken away from all of us at such a young age.
“Aidan started working with us in his school summer holiday and never left, he enjoyed the job and the longer he worked for us the more invaluable he became to us, generally keeping us up to speed with all the latest technology and happenings in the cycle racing scene. We ended up learning as much off him, as he did off us.
“It seems increasingly rare these days to come across a young man of Aidan’s age, who already had achieved so much but had so much potential in so many ways and was as conscientious as he was, he will be greatly missed by all of us.
“Aidan, it has been a privilege to have known and worked with you. You will be greatly missed by so many.”
Chorley Cycling Club said Aidan was a “talented local rider with a lot of promise”.
The statement said: “Having raced against him a few times, it was clear he was a talented young man. This is just an absolute tragedy and all our thoughts are with Aidan’s family and friends at this time. RIP young man.”
An investigation is underway and police are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage.
DS Matt Davidson from the police’s serious collision investigation unit said: "Our thoughts are with this young man's family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“An investigation is underway, and I am appealing for help from the public. If you witnessed this incident, have any dashcam/CCTV/doorbell footage, or any information that could assist us in our investigation, then please get in touch."
Please call 101 quoting log 460 of February 1, 2025, or email police’s serious collision investigation unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.
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