Spokane cyclist, Abbott, dies in Montana bike race

BICYCLING — Daniel D. Abbott, 62, of Spokane died while participating in a mountain bike race northeast of Helena on Saturday.

According to Lewis and Clark County Coroner Mickey Nelson, Abbott collapsed Saturday afternoon while participating in the York 38 Special bike ride. He was pronounced dead at the hospital in Helena.

A medical condition apparently led to Abbott’s death, Nelson told the Helena Independent Record.