Family of cyclist Daniel Harris calls for end to 'point-scoring'Reported by Metro.co.uk on Sunday, 5 August 2012 (on August 5, 2012)
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*The family of Daniel Harris, the cyclist killed in a collision with an Olympic shuttle bus, has asked pro-cycling groups not to use his death for 'political point-scoring'.*
Mr Harris, 28, died of multiple injuries at the scene of the accident close to Olympic Park in east London on Wednesday evening.
Daniel Harris was killed near the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday August 1 (Picture: PA)
The incident sparked a fierce debate on safety for cyclists, during which Tour de France winner and Olympic time trial champion Bradley Wiggins called for the wearing of helmets to be made compulsory and for riders to stop using iPods while out on the road.
Safety campaigners also pointed out he was the tenth cyclist to be killed on London's roads this year and warned the death toll could rise.
However, the family would prefer people to remember Mr Harris as a 'wonderful son and boyfriend' rather than see his passing used to promote any cause.
In a statement released via Metropolitan police, they said: 'Our family do not want Daniel's name associated with any protests, or used for any political point-scoring whatsoever by pro-cycling lobbyists or similar factions.'
They also thanked the public for their support since the 'tragic and devastating loss', and paid tribute to Mr Harris.
'Everyone who knew Dan loved him for his sense of humour, fun and adventure,' they said.
'He was an experienced cyclist and we want it to be known that he was wearing a helmet.
'He wasn't just cycling because of the high profile it has received because of the Olympics, he was just going backwards and forwards to work as he always did.
'In the past he has cycled across Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and back.'
The 65-year-old coach driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, but was later bailed to return in late August.
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