Ribbon cutting officially opens road in memory of Connor Lambert

The road named after Bunbury cyclist Connor Lambert has been officially opened. Lambert was cycling for the X Speed youth squad team in Belgium earlier this year when he collided with a truck during training. As an active member of the sporting scene in Bunbury and a former South West Academy of Sport athlete, his death shocked the cycling community and Bunbury as a whole. According to developer Peter Greenland the idea to name the street after Connor started during a conversation at the pub with a friend. Speaking at the event, Connor’s father Eugene Lambert said he was happy to see so many people there. “To say we’re humbled is an understatement, to see so many people out here is fantastic,” he said. “All I can say is when you look at your kids tonight, or any time in the future, hug them and tell them you love them. “Connor was never afraid to do that, even at 25 years of age. “Connor wasn’t perfect but he was a very good man, it’s a testament to him how many people there are today.” Connor’s sister Tara said she was proud of her brother. “My brother was the standard annoying little brother, but he was pretty damn good at cycling and that’s something I’ll always be proud of,” she said. “I really, really appreciate everyone being here, I’ve loved seeing the jerseys out on the road, it makes my heart so full. “I know from the bottom of my heart, from my dad, my mum and his little niece Clodagh, we really, really appreciate everyone being here.”