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Omrzel's Own Path: Slovenia's Rising Climbs to Vuelta Glory Without Looking Back

Twenty-year-old Jakob Omrzel stunned the Vuelta field by winning Stage 12 at Calar Alto, becoming Slovenia’s youngest Grand Tour stage winner. He’s eager to forge his own path rather than being compared to Tadej Pogačar or Primož Roglič, discussing his WorldTour rise with Bahrain Victorious after a breakthrough under-23 season and a life‑changing crash in 2024, and he still dreams of a Tour de France future if his trajectory continues.

via Cyclingnews|

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Matej Mohoric's Grueling Effort Secures Tour de France Victory for Mäder

Matej Mohoric won stage 19 of the Tour de France in a photo finish, securing his second stage win of the race. The victory was particularly meaningful for Mohoric, who had struggled in last year's Tour and had to overcome Epstein-Barr syndrome. The win also came after the tragic death of his teammate Gino Mäder. Mohoric dedicated his victory to Mäder and expressed his emotional journey as a professional cyclist. He is the third Bahrain Victorious rider to win a stage in this year's Tour. Mohoric's analytical thinking and endurance helped him secure the win, and he has decided to forgo the Road World Championships due to the course not favoring his strengths.

via Cyclingnews|

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Tour de Suisse rocked by tragedy as teams withdraw and cyclist dies in race.

Gino Mäder's Bahrain-Victorious team and two other teams withdrew from the Tour de Suisse after Mäder died from injuries sustained in a crash during a high-speed mountain descent. The race will continue this weekend, despite the withdrawals. The crash is being investigated by police, and officials are interested in hearing from witnesses who may have seen and filmed the episode. Some riders have criticized the course's safety, and the incident has sparked discussions about the risks involved in cycling.

via The New York Times|

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Tragedy Strikes Tour de Suisse: Cyclist Gino Mäder Dies in Crash

Bahrain Victorious, Tudor Pro Cycling, and Intermarché-Circus-Wanty have withdrawn from the remaining stages of the Tour de Suisse following the death of Bahrain Victorious rider Gino Mäder. Q36.5 will continue racing in honor of Mäder, while other teams will let their riders decide whether to continue. 37 riders will not start stage 7, and the general classification times will be taken at 25km from the finish. The race for the stage victory will then be contested as usual, as will Sunday's closing time trial to Abtwil.

via Cyclingnews|

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Tragic Death of Cyclist Gino Mäder Shocks Tour de Suisse Community

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, died after crashing and falling into a ravine during the Tour de Suisse. Mäder was resuscitated before being airlifted to a hospital but was pronounced dead the following morning. His racing team, Bahrain Victorious, announced his death and paid tribute to his talent, dedication, and passion for the sport. The peloton rode together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers of Friday's scheduled route, and the race should resume Saturday.

via Fox News|

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Remembering Cyclist Gino Mäder: Tragic Death at Tour de Suisse

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died at the age of 26 after a high-speed crash during the Tour de Suisse. Mäder was involved in a crash with American Magnus Sheffield on Thursday during stage five of the race on the descent of the Albula Pass and fell into a ravine. Sheffield sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital. Mäder's team, Bahrain Victorious, said in a statement that their entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and their thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

via New York Post |

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Remembering Cyclist Gino Mäder: A Tragic Loss at 26.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, has died after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. Mäder was airlifted to the hospital but couldn't recover from his severe injuries. The Bahrain-Victorious team announced his death before the scheduled start of the sixth stage, which was canceled. The peloton rode together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers of Friday's scheduled route. Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders, winning a stage at the 2021 Giro d'Italia and placing fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year.

via CBS News|

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Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies in Tour de Suisse accident

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, has died from injuries sustained after crashing and falling down a ravine during the Tour de Suisse race. Mäder crashed on Thursday on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race before next month’s Tour de France. Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders, having won a stage at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Tragedy strikes Tour de Suisse as cyclist Gino Mäder dies in crash

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died following a crash on the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse, while American rider Magnus Sheffield was found responsive with bruises and a concussion after the crash. Mäder and Sheffield were descending the Albula Pass towards La Punt when they crashed at high speed. Mäder's team, Bahrain Victorious, announced his death and paid tribute to the "excellent rider" and "wonderful person."

via CNN|

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Swiss Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, Dies in Tour de Suisse Crash

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, has died after being found unconscious following a crash down a ravine at his home Tour de Suisse race. Mäder's team, Bahrain-Victorious, said he died at the hospital, where he had been airlifted following Thursday's crash. Mäder and another rider, Magnus Sheffield of the United States, went off the road near the same spot on a fast descent approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. The cycling community has expressed its condolences to Mäder's family, friends, and team.

via ESPN|

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