Cycling, Demoitié death; the anger of the runners: ” We need more controls ” – The Republic

ROME – The theme of safety back on the agenda after the tragedy of Antoine Demoitié, the Belgian rider who died after he was hit following a fall from a motorcycle that followed the Ghent-Wevelgen. The International Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA) and all runners are asking “who is immediately shed light on the dynamics of the accident, the circumstances that have caused it and on any liability of the parties involved.” The President of the CPA, Gianni Bugno, in the same note released by the association, said that “in this moment of sorrow and grief over the death of Antoine did not want to do so much controversy but the frustration that we have inside.”
” we have always maintained that the safety of the runners must be in first place in the discussions of the highest levels of cycling – continues Bugno – and the last meeting of the professional cycling Council, we have specifically asked to be communicated quickly the strategies recently for improvement security during the races. ” “I do not want to accuse anyone but to reflect on the responsibility of everyone to ensure that it is always maintained a very high level of attention, awareness, and control over safety standards during each cycle race.”

While the UCI says it is ready to “cooperate with all competent authorities to investigate the circumstances of this tragic incident,” the Belgian press are pointing your finger at
the international cycling Union, which would not do enough to ensure the safety of the runners, often surrounded by too many vehicles organization and team during the race. Le Soir lists some recent cases of similar incidents, fortunately with less serious epilogues. Only in February, remember, the Belgian Stig Broeckx (Lotto-Soudal) was hit by a motorcycle during the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, citing various fractures, while a more famous compatriot, Greg Van Avermaet, was more fortunate after a another incident at the Clasica San Sebastian last summer.

dONATED oRGANS – Antoine Demoitiè organs were donated. He broke the news teammate Bill Gaetan from his twitter profile, announcing the donation “has saved three lives: a hero all the way!”. Meanwhile Wanty Gobert has announced a press conference for tonight. The team spokesman, Jose Been, has spoken of the incident ‘exonerate’ the motorcyclist: “It was not a high-speed impact: I know that person, is an expert, following the Belgian races for 20 years. Unfortunately, there is was a group fall behind the bike had a moderate speed and has discarded the bike to the ground, but it failed to prevent Antoine. “

tHE ANGER oF rUNNERS – Many messages of condolence. “Our sport again hit by a tragic news … there are no words! R.I.P. Antoine” wrote Fabio Aru. “The more my heartfelt condolences to the families and the friends of Antoine” in the words of Alberto Contador, who added. “It ‘requires a greater control of the bike in the race.” “Sad to learn the news of the death of Antoine Demoitié. Condolences to his family and friends” Chris Froome message. Harder Daniele Bennati: ” As usual to solve the problems we must always put someone’s life ”.

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