Xavier Tondo Tribute Thread

climber888
climber888 Posts: 12
edited May 2011 in Pro race
It is with great sadness that I would like to inform you of the tragic and very recent passing of Xavier Tondo. He was an extraordinary cyclist with a large palmares and natural climbing ability. This year he was on team Movistar whilst in previous years he was with Cervelo Test Team. After Wouter Waylandt's tragic death, it seems unjust that another rider should die, especially in these circumstances. It is reported that his garage door fell on him whilst he was about to go for a ride, in a freak domestic accident. Lets all band behind Xavier Tondo and his family, by making tributes on this post. May he rest in peace.
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  • nakita222
    nakita222 Posts: 341
    R.I.P Xavier Tondo

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  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    He died this morning 23rd May 2011 at 32 years.

    RIP Xavier - what a freak way to loose one's life.
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • climber888
    climber888 Posts: 12
    its ridiculous tht someone who competes and risks life and limb each day on the bike should die in this freak accident. very unfortunate and unfair
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  • rbirkett
    rbirkett Posts: 65
    Really sad about this.
    Thought he was going to have a great year/good TdF.
    He was a top climber who had some morales about the sport too.
  • frazerbrown
    frazerbrown Posts: 64
    Unbelievable.
    RIP
  • secretsqirrel
    secretsqirrel Posts: 2,123
    More sad news :cry:

    RIP
  • brakelever
    brakelever Posts: 158
    What does one say about something like this, horrible freak accident - such a good rider and to go like this . things like this make you want to make the most of every day .

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