South West cyclist who died in Belgian accident to be remembered with street name

Connor Lambert, the Bunbury cyclist who died while training in Belgium, will be remembered in his home town with a street named after him. Lamberts Loop is set to be officially opened this weekend at a new development in College Grove. Connor’s father, Eugene Lambert, said the road naming was an unexpected but touching tribute. “I’m humbled someone would do this,” he said. “He would be embarrassed by it, as he didn’t like fanfare.” News of the 25-year-old’s death sent shock waves through the South West sporting community in July when Lambert collided with a truck during a training session with the X Speed youth squad team from Perth. Mr Lambert said he remembered his son as a kind and friendly bloke. “He loved chasing his dreams, he was killed doing the sport he loved for 15 years,” he said. “I think he touched many people, that’s shown in the nearly 600 people who attended his funeral.” The street is being named at the new development by Norjon on Winthrop Avenue which will be subdivided in to 20 lots. Land developer Peter Greenland said he was honoured to use the name for the project. “It’s just a sign of respect,” he said. “In Bunbury he certainly had the respect of many others in his lifestyle in the sporting prowess, and I think it’s an honour that we were actually invited to install that sign as opposed to just picking a name out of the book.” The Bunbury cycling community is expected to attend the site on Saturday morning for the official opening of the street.