RIP Woulter Weylandt

Va Va Boom
Va Va Boom Posts: 47
edited May 2011 in Road beginners
I've just witnessed the sickening site of a top rider, Woulter Weylandt, a Belgium sprinter from team Leopard Trek be killed as a result of a heavy fall on stage 3 of the Giro. He was 26.

It brings it home how much these guys are on the limit every day.

I know this may not be the correct place to post this, but I read in here alot and needed to write something.

This is a dangerous sport. So ride safely and be aware of whats out there.

Deepest sympathy goes out to all his friends and family.
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  • federalski
    federalski Posts: 93
    Terrible, terrible news.

    Was going to go a ride after watching that stage... but cannot quite face it now.

    RIP Wouter.
  • squigs
    squigs Posts: 149
    it was sickening, feel awful for his family. R.I.P
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  • nakita222
    nakita222 Posts: 341
    R.I.P Wouter Weylandt.
  • jrduquemin
    jrduquemin Posts: 791
    Shocking news to hear. My condolences go out to his family and friends...
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  • tobermory
    tobermory Posts: 138
    very sad news best wishes to his family.
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  • mattward1979
    mattward1979 Posts: 692
    26 years of age.. a genuine tragedy =(
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  • magoo289
    magoo289 Posts: 223
    Just watched. Came on web to find out his condition. Shocking tradegy. RIP.
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  • Robbie1958
    Robbie1958 Posts: 148
    It really puts everything into perspective. so very sad to watch this tragedy unfold. I am sure the peleton will find their own way to show their respects tomorrow.
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  • senoj
    senoj Posts: 213
    The shots on the TV were so graphic,I feel so sorry for his family.
    It upset me and the wife,hate to think what his family thought.
  • RDB66
    RDB66 Posts: 492
    RIP Wouter. Very sad day for cycling.
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  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    Very sad news... really shocked. RIP

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

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  • antlaff
    antlaff Posts: 583
    Unfortunately I was watching live today - it was very disturbing when they zoomed in on him. Really hope none of his family were watching at the time. RIP
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  • buder
    buder Posts: 154
    shocking stuff RIP Wouter !.
  • aripallaris
    aripallaris Posts: 294
    RIP
  • federalski
    federalski Posts: 93
    The close up of him lying on the ground will stay with me sadly.
    Got that awful feeling in the pit of my stomach right away.

    A tragedy.
  • anne_p
    anne_p Posts: 35
    R.I.P Wouter Weylandt.

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