US EditionCyclist Samuele Privitera dies following crash in Italy
AOSTA VALLEY, ITALY, JUL 17 – Samuele Privitera, a 19-year-old cyclist, died after crashing at nearly 45 mph during a high-speed descent; race organizers canceled the second stage and planned a moment of silence.
- Samuele Privitera, a 19-year-old Italian cyclist with Hagens Berman Jayco, died after sustaining injuries in an accident on the first stage of the 2025 Giro della Valle d'Aosta on Wednesday, July 16.
- The crash happened during a descent when Privitera lost his helmet and struck a gate, prompting race officials to call off the second stage set for July 17 in Passy, Aosta Valley.
- Privitera was regarded as the life and personality of his small team, with Axel Merckx expressing deep sadness over the loss of the talented and joyful young rider.
- The race will continue with the third stage on Friday, July 18, starting from Pré Saint Didier and finishing at the Gran San Bernardo Pass, beginning with a moment of silence and a neutralized opening section to honor Samuele.
- Authorities are investigating the crash circumstances, teams have been given the choice to continue racing, and the cycling community mourns the loss of a promising under-23 rider.
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