Tributes continue to pour in for Clment Ouimet, cyclist who died on Mount Royal

More and more friends, family and cyclistsare paying tribute to Clment Ouimet, the 18-year-old man who was killed Wednesday while cyclingon Mount Royal.

His father donned his son's racing bib this weekend at the starting line of a race in which Ouimet would have competed.

Ouimet'ssister also competed in the women's race as a symbolic gesture to honour the memory of her deceased brother.

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At the site of the race, which took place inBrossard, Que., Ouimet's teammates shared words and memories of their friend and colleague. They held a moment of silence to pay their respects.

Ouimet was known for his passion for cycling and was hoping to become a professional cyclist.

He recently took seventh place in the Grand Prix Cycliste Charlevoix competition in June, and he finished 10th in the Championnat qubcois de course sur route competition.

His teammates said they wanted to be present at the race in Brossard, and the cycling community wants Ouimet's death not to have been in vain.

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Calls for safety

In the wake of his death, about 250 cyclists rode up Mount Royal in silence on Friday.

While cycling on the mountain, Ouimet was struck by an SUV performing what police are calling an illegal U-turn on Camillien-Houde Way.

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The road, which passes through Mount Royal, is a popular training route andOuimet's death has sparked calls to make it safer for cyclists.

Policymakers are now looking atdifferent proposals for increasing safety for cyclists on Camillien-Houdeamong them,cutting off access to the shortcut overthe mountain to most vehicular traffic.