“We will remember your smile and your determination”: an 18-year-old cyclist hit while training in Italy

New drama in the world of cycling. This Sunday, while training near Barzana, near Bergamo, Italian cyclist Francesco Mazzoleni was hit by a car. Despite the intervention of emergency services, the 18-year-old young man, who played in the “Team Goodshop” under-23 team, died.

“It’s a very sad Sunday for us,” his team reacted. Our Francesco Mazzoleni leaves us too soon. He was knocked down while training on the roads near his home, doing what he loved most. We all gather in painful silence around Francesco’s family. We will always remember your smile and your determination which pushed you to pursue your dream. You are and always will be one of us. »

The accident occurred on Sunday around 2:30 p.m. While training on roads he knew perfectly well, the Italian was hit by a Ford Focus, according to Tuttobici. The collision was said to have been very serious, with the cyclist’s bike broken in two and thrown several meters. An investigation is still underway to shed light on this incident, even if the driver’s blood alcohol test was negative.