CYCLISTS are planning a tribute to a safety campaigner who was killed in a collision with a lorry.

Karl Briggs died last October when he was involved in the accident on the A168 at Asenby, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Last week, at an inquest into the death of 65-year-old Mr Briggs, of Helmsley, coroner Michael Oakley said more needed to be done to promote safety for cyclists

Fellow enthusiasts in the county are preparing to take up the challenge by applying further pressure to the Government.

Ron Healey, chairman of the North Yorkshire Cyclists' Touring Club and a friend of Mr Briggs, said the group would continue the safety campaign.

"Karl was a well-respected cyclist and it would be a fitting way for us to remember him by keeping up the pressure on the Government," he said.

"There are still a number of improvements which need to be made to make things safer for cyclists.

"The first is that there needs to be more awareness among motorists using North Yorkshire roads. They need to be aware that they should take extra care around cyclists."

The group is also hoping to raise awareness among the cyclists of which are the safest routes to ride on.

"The coroner pointed out that the A168 was not a particularly safe road. We will be urging cyclists to use routes which have better facilities," said Mr Healey.