The loss of Wouter Weylandt touches many beyond the world of cycling. This young man’s life was cut too short by a tragic accident, and his family is surely devastated. Watching the coverage of the Giro following Wouter’s death, we also get a glimpse of the pain of his friends and colleagues. We are reminded how many people are touched by an individual and how far the sadness of his loss extends.
The risks faced each day by professional cyclists are many, fortunately rarely this extreme. By taking on those risks, they earn and deserve our respect. May the sport never feel another loss like this.
Wouter’s team, Leopard Trek, has set up a foundation that will benefit his family, including his girlfriend who is expecting their first child in September. Learn more online.
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