Police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman died when she was hit by a cyclist taking part in a charity ride on public roads called the Tour de Manc.
The male rider was overtaking a slower participant in last Sunday's 124-mile event as it passed through the Pennine foothills town of Stalybridge when the pedestrian was struck, police believe.
According to one witness: 'She stepped out, and the cyclist hit her.'
She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and tragically died on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police have announced.
The cyclist - who remained at the scene - suffered minor injuries.