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Staff at the Parkinson Society of B.C. are in shock after learning the 33-year-old cyclist killed Sunday during a ride in Richmond was part of a club that raised money for the charity.

“These guys are an incredible boost to the society. They do an annual fundraiser and cycle together in between. It is just devastating news,” said Jean Blake, chief executive officer of the Parkinson society.

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Six cyclists belonging to the Just Giver 4PD Cycling Club were out on a ride Sunday at 10 a.m. in the 23000-block River Road when they were hit by a 2013 Lexus travelling west. One cyclist died at the scene and two others were seriously hurt.

Kelly Jablonski, president of the Just Giver 4PD Cycling Club, confirmed Monday that the man who died was fellow club member Brad Dean.

He said Dean is survived by his wife, Adele, a brother and his mother and father.

“It’s a tragic loss for the cycling community and his wife,” said Joblonski. “He was one of those guys, with anything he did, he was committed to being the best he could. It’s a very huge loss. He was a close friend.”