A competitor taking part in the Long Course Weekend’s cycling event on Saturday has sadly passed away in hospital it has been announced.

Glyn Jones was transported by Air Ambulance to Morriston Hospital out on the course from the Wiseman's Bridge area shortly after 12.30 pm with a suspected heart attack.

“On behalf of all the team here at Long Course Weekend, we regrettably inform you that this morning, the athlete Glyn Jones has sadly passed away,” Long Course Weekend organisers have stated on their Facebook page today.

“At this time our thoughts are with his family and his many dear friends.

“On arrival at Morriston Hospital, it was discovered that 2 arteries were blocked and had been for years. Unaware of this, Glyn had competed in numerous marathons and Sportives.

Jonny Elston, a close and lifelong friend and speaking on behalf of the family commented on the LCW post: “It is truly a sad day for us all. We would all like to thank the athletes, the team at Long Course Weekend, the emergency services and the staff at Morriston Hospital who were incredible.

“The speed in which they dealt with Glyn was second to none and the very fact he was kept alive and transported to Morriston, allowed for four other lives to be saved through organ donations. Glyn was a special person to so many, to know him was to love him and he will be missed.

“Friends and Family are already creating a group of athletes to ride in the event in 2020 in his memory and to raise charitable funds.”