The ultimate stage of the Tour of Austria “won’t be contested” after the tragic dying of Norwegian rider Andre Drege, race organisers introduced yesterday.
The day’s race has been changed by a condolence experience on the want of Drege’s household and staff, Coop-Repsol.
“Along with the sporting administrators and riders of the groups, we have now determined to not experience as we speak’s stage and as an alternative to carry a neutralised condolence experience in reminiscence of Andre Drege,” mentioned tour director Thomas Pupp in a press release on social media.
“The memorial experience was the categorical want of Andre’s father, his teammates and his complete staff. It offers your entire biking household the chance to come back to phrases with what occurred and to honour Andre Drege’s reminiscence.
“Our complete staff is devastated by this tragic accident and our ideas and prayers are with Andre’s household, his family members and his staff Coop-Repsol at this extremely tough time.”
