The Vienība cycle race is an amateur cycling competition that took place in Latvia during the first independence, between 1936 and 1939, and was renewed in 1995. The race took place on 6 September in and around Sigulda.

Shortly before 3 pm, the NMPD received a call reporting that a cyclist had collapsed and was unconscious. Bystanders began administering first aid whilst being advised by an NMPD dispatcher.

An NMPD crew was dispatched to the scene, where they took over resu...