Louis Kitzki retires at only 21: "Affected by the tragedy of Samuel Privitera"
The young German cyclist raises a debate about safety during races: "I felt less and less comfortable in races".
The young German cyclist raises a debate about safety during races: "I felt less and less comfortable in races".
"Today since the start I have been thinking about Samuel" said the Slovenian.
Three-time Italian champion Giovanni Visconti entrusted his memories of Samuele Privitera, who died tragically at the Giro della Valle d'Aosta when he was only 19 years old, to social media.
The boy fell while facing a downhill slope: he hit his head after losing his helmet.
The injuries he sustained in Pontey during the first stage of the 61st Aosta Valley – Mont Blanc Cycling Tour were too serious. He was not even 20 years old.