Davide Rebellin, condolences from Dagnoni and Federciclismo

FCI president’s message

The Federciclismo (Italian Cycling Federation), through the words of its president Cordiano Dagnoni, expressed its sorrow for the tragic death of Davide Rebellin, who died Wednesday after a road accident in the Veneto region of Italy.

“Davide’s passing,” Dagnoni explained, “hurts us deeply for two reasons. First of all because tragic news once again involves a cyclist. While we do not yet know the dynamics of the accident well, it is clear that much still needs to be done in this country regarding the culture of respect. I would like to emphasize that our sport lives on the road, especially at training sessions. It has been a long time that the Federation has been urging the institutions to intervene with appropriate measures.”

“Then,” continued the FCI number one, “because it touches a member of our great family, who thrilled us with his exploits and who raced in the group until a month ago. Cycling was his life, even now that he had decided to quit, and it is a mocking fate that has overwhelmed him. My thoughts at this time are with his loved ones, to whom I extend a heartfelt hug on behalf of myself, the entire CF, and the great family of cycling.”