Article posted: 8/27/2012 10:09 AM
38-year-old man dies after Wis. bike race
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By Associated Press
SUAMICO, Wis. — A 38-year-old man is dead after competing in a mountain bike race in Brown County.
According to county sheriff's department, the man was cycling up a steep hill during the race at Brown County Reforestation Camp Sunday. He got off his bike and told a nurse that he couldn't catch his breath.
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WLUK-TV reports he was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officials are investigating the cause of death.
More than 600 competitors took part in the 12-mile race organized by Wisconsin Off Road Series.
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