A married couple have appeared in court over the death of Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman’s mother.
Carol Boardman, 75, was on her pedal bike when she was involved in a collision with a 4×4 in Connah’s Quay, North Wales, on July 16 last year.
Liam Rosney, 32, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court today charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
Both he and his wife Victoria Rosney, 31, also faced charges of perverting the course of justice.
Liam and Victoria Rosney arrive at Mold Magistrates Court, Wales today, where they faced charges in relation to the death of Carol Boardman
Carol Boardman (pictured, with her grandchildren), 75, was on her pedal bike when she was involved in a collision with a pick-up vehicle in Connah’s Quay, North Wales, on July 16 last year
Magistrates sent the case to Mold Crown Court, where the defendants will appear on October 27.
Mrs Boardman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash but died in the early hours of the next day.
Chris Boardman, 47, who won individual pursuit gold at the 1992 Barcelona Games, posted a tribute to his mother on social media on behalf of the family.
He said: ‘Our mum was the most positive outgoing person you could ever hope to meet and her generosity of spirit inspired everyone she met.
Liam and Victoria Rosney appeared in good spirits as they arrived at Mold Magistrates’ Court this morning
Chris Boardman (left), 47, described his mother as the ‘most positive person you could ever hope to meet’. Right, the cyclist celebrates winning gold at the 1992 Olympic games
‘Many of our childhood memories involve my mother and the outdoors, walking out over Hoylake sandbank, swimming in the deep gullies or hunting for fossils on Llandegla Moor in North Wales.
‘Wanting to share her passion for cycling, even well into her 70s, she often took groups of young novices out on their first forays into North Wales.’