Belgian cyclist Antoine Demoitie has died after an accident in Sunday’s stage of the Genk-Wevelgem classic, his team have announced.
The Wanty-Gobert rider was reportedly involved in a collision with a motorbike and several other competitors in northern France before being taken to hospital.
The 25-year-old was placed in an intensive care unit in a Lille hospital but Wanty-Gobert confirmed his death early on Monday morning.
So sad to hear of the passing of Antoine Demoitié. Condolences to his friends and family.
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) March 28, 2016
The team’s official Twitter page showed a photograph of the cyclist with the words “Antoine Demoitie (1990-2016)”.
— Team Wanty-Gobert (@TeamWantyGobert) March 28, 2016
Thanks for your overwhelming support. The team is touched by all the messages. We will bounce back and #RideForAntoine
— Team Wanty-Gobert (@TeamWantyGobert) March 28, 2016
Mark Cavendish, on his official Twitter account, said: “Such tragic news. RIP Antoine Demoitie. My thoughts and condolences are with your family, friends and teammates.”
The 243km, one-day race was won by Peter Sagan of Slovakia while Briton Lizzie Armitstead finished 17th in the women’s race which was won by her Boels Dolmans team-mate Chantal Blaak.
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