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Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies after a high-speed crash in the Swiss Alps

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Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber. Dario Belingheri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after suffering a terrible crash during a mountain descent in stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse. Both Mäder and another racer, Magnus Sheffield of the U.S., were taken to the hospital after they were hurled into a ravine in the Swiss Alps.

Mäder, 26, crashed during the "queen stage" of the race — the label given to a multistage road race's most challenging and grueling days, which usually involve multiple ascents and test even the strongest riders.

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After reaching the Albula Pass at a height just under 7,600 feet, Mäder and other riders faced a roughly 10-kilometer descent , racing down to the stage's finish line. In that segment, a motorcycle camera unit following the race leader clocked speeds of around 100 kph (62 mph).

It's not known precisely what led to the crash; TV broadcasts of the race didn't seem to catch the moment that sent the two riders off the road. "The circumstances of the accident are being clarified," race organizers said on Thursday.

After Mäder's death, the Graubünden cantonal police said on Friday that it is investigating the crash, along with the public prosecutor's office. The police issued a call for witnesses to come forward, particularly if they have video evidence.

The crash came in a high-speed portion of the course

During the descent, the two riders "crashed at very high speed," race organizers said. Another rider, Roland Thalmann, described the scene.

"After a long curve, two bikes were lying on the side of the road, which didn't look nice," Thalmann said, according to Cycling News . "When I looked back, I saw that two riders were quite far down."

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine.

"The race doctor was on the scene of the accident within two minutes," organizers said. Dr. Roland Kretsch found Sheffield, 21, responsive, with a concussion and bruises. Mäder was in far worse condition in a creek, as he "lay motionless in the water," according to organizers.

The medical team was able to resuscitate Mäder, and he was airlifted to a hospital. Kretsch later told SRF that the cyclists were found far below the roadway, and that Mäder had injuries to his head area.

Mäder's death stuns the cycling world

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Mäder's cycling squad, Team Bahrain Victorious, said as it announced his death.

"Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino," the team said.

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse.

After the tragic news emerged, cyclists rode an extremely shortened sixth stage of the Tour de Swiss as a memorial to Mäder, with organizers saying the peloton, or main pack of cyclists, would ride only the final 20 kilometers of the planned course under "neutralized" conditions, meaning competition is suspended.

At Friday's finish line, a large crowd turned out to applaud Mäder's six teammates as they crossed the finish line together.

🇨🇭 #Tourdesuisse In honour of Gino! @tds #RideAsOne pic.twitter.com/3jX6WD4BFq — Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

The new plan followed another last-minute change, after an avalanche blocked Friday's planned route in the mountains.

In 2021, Mäder won the best young cyclist's white jersey at La Vuelta, Spain's 21-stage race. He took fifth place in that race — the same spot he earned earlier this year, in the eight-day Paris-Nice race.

The Tour de Suisse isn't one of road cycling's three "Grand Tour" races, but with eight stages and plenty of high mountains, it's widely seen as a key tune-up for the Tour de France in July.

Race course layout is put under scrutiny

After Thursday's crash, Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel, the reigning world champion, criticized the race course's layout, as he sent his hopes for recovery to riders who crashed.

I hope all the guys that were involved in a crash are okay!! 🙏🏻❤️ I hope that the final of today's stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UZm6sRwiez — Remco Evenepoel (@EvenepoelRemco) June 15, 2023

"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel said . "As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

Evenepoel posted that message on Thursday, before news of Mäder's death emerged.

In many stage races with famously imposing mountains, organizers place the finish line at the very top of the mountain, or just beyond it.

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Thursday's stage included three mountain passes, with the first (Furka) and last (Albula) rated as "Hors Catégorie" — a designation reserved for ultra-steep climbs that are beyond cycling's normal 5-level categorization for mountains.

"We will see the best climbers in action again, but the last kilometers will also require a large dose of courage and honed descent skills," the race's official guide stated . It promised that the closing kilometers, descending from the Albula Pass to the mountain village of La Punt, "will be something to see."

Mäder died exactly 75 years after the only other death in the Tour de Suisse, which came when Richard Depoorter crashed in a dim tunnel and was run over by an escort vehicle in 1948, according to Swiss broadcaster RSF .

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Cyclist Dies After Mountain Crash in Tour de Suisse

Gino Mäder of Switzerland and another rider tumbled into a ravine during the fourth stage on Thursday. Mäder, 26, died Friday morning.

By Victor Mather

UPDATE: Tour de Suisse organizers decided to hold the race’s final two stages this weekend, but three teams, including the Bahrain-Victorious squad the employed Gino Mäder, announced they had dropped out .

A Swiss bicycle racer who crashed on a fast descent during the Tour de Suisse died on Friday, one day after he and another competitor tumbled into a ravine in the Swiss Alps.

The rider, Gino Mäder of Switzerland, was transported to the hospital after the crash on Thursday but died of his injuries on Friday morning, his team, Bahrain-Victorious, said in a statement .

Friday’s stage was canceled after race organizers informed the other teams and the race’s other riders of the death of Mäder, 26, about 30 minutes before it had been scheduled to start. The tour, an important prep race for next month’s Tour de France, is scheduled to continue through Sunday.

Some riders were in tears after hearing the news with the rest of the competitors. Race organizers said the peloton would ride together for part of Friday’s scheduled route in tribute to Mäder. The race is expected to resume on Saturday.

Mäder crashed along with an American rider, Magnus Sheffield, on Stage 5 of the weeklong race, a day that ends with a final descent down the Albula Pass, in the Swiss Alps. The final section where the crash took place, down an unprotected mountain road with mountains to its left and a steep drop-off just beyond its right edge, was largely empty when the riders passed through it.

Mäder and Sheffield were treated where they came to rest, near a set of drainage pipes down a sharp slope. Sheffield, who was reported to have sustained a concussion and cuts and bruises, appeared to be able to walk back up the hill with assistance. Mäder was more seriously injured. After initial treatment, he was evacuated from the scene in a helicopter.

“Gino Mäder lay motionless in the water,” race organizers said in a statement after the crash. “He was immediately resuscitated and then transported to Chur hospital by air ambulance.”

Mäder and Sheffield apparently fell off their bikes and then tumbled down an embankment, according to another rider in the race.

“After a long curve, two bikes were lying on the side of the road, which didn’t look nice,” the cyclist Roland Thalmann told the Swiss broadcaster SRF . “When I looked back, I saw that two riders were quite far down.”

Another rider suggested the crash, and the area where it occurred, should be a warning to race organizers.

“I hope that the final of today’s stage is food for thought for both cycling organizers as well as ourselves as riders,” the reigning world champion Remco Evenepoel said on Twitter after the crash but before news of Mäder’s death became public. “It wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.” Evenepoel is in fourth place in the Tour de Suisse.

Mäder’s career highlights were a fifth-place finish in the Vuelta a España and a stage win in the Giro d’Italia in 2021. This season he was fifth in the Paris-Nice race behind the two-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar.

Serious injury and deaths of professional cyclists in accidents are not uncommon, although they mostly occur in collisions with cars while training. In races, the danger is greatest on mountain descents, on which riders can reach speeds of 60 miles an hour.

The Italian rider Fabio Casartelli, a teammate of Lance Armstrong, died after a crash on a descent at the 1995 Tour de France.

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Gino Mäder, Swiss road cyclist, dies at age of 26 after crash at Tour de Suisse

• Mäder taken to hospital on Thursday after crash on descent
• Bahrain-Victorious pay tribute to ‘shining light of our team’

The Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, a former Giro d’Italia stage winner , has died at the age of 26 after crashing into a ravine at the Tour de Suisse on Thursday.

The Bahrain Victorious rider was airlifted to a hospital in Chur after being resuscitated by medical staff, having left the road on the Albula Pass as the race descended to La Punt during the fifth stage. The American Magnus Sheffield, of Ineos Grenadiers, was also involved and taken to hospital with concussion.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder,” a statement from Bahrain Victorious said on Friday. “On Friday 16 June, following a very serious crash during stage five of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones.

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11.30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Friday’s stage six was cancelled, with riders completing a 20km neutralised route in memory of Mäder. Fans at the roadside held up flowers as six Bahrain Victorious riders rode in formation, crossing the finish line in Oberwil-Lieli together, as the peloton followed behind and the crowd applauded.

“We’re heartbroken,” the race director, Olivier Senn, said before the ceremonial ride. “The whole organisation, the teams, the riders. It’s just devastating what happened. It’s really hard to put into words. We just stood together with all the teams and riders in memory of Gino.

“Gino was a fantastic rider and an excellent human,” Senn added. “He was really a good person and doesn’t deserve to leave the world like this. Today it’s about him, and no one else.”

Bahrain Victorious’s managing director, Milan Erzen, said: “We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist … His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all … Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike.”

Mäder won stage six of the 2021 Giro after emerging on top following a breakaway on the 160km stage from Grote di Frasassi to San Giacomo.

On Thursday evening the world champion, Remco Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step, criticised the Tour de Swiss race organisers’ choice of route, while urging fellow riders to exercise caution. “I hope that the final of today’s stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders,” Evenepoel wrote on Twitter.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

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All thoughts at the Tour de Suisse today are for Gino Mäder, who remains in hospital after his crash on the descent of the Albulapass yesterday afternoon. His Bahrain Victorious team provided its most recent update on his condition yesterday evening, confirming that he had been resuscitated at the scene of the crash and then transported by helicopter to Chur Hospital. Magnus Sheffield was also a faller on the descent, and the Ineos rider spent last night in hospital after being diagnosed with a concussion.

Today’s stage, meanwhile, has been shortened to 141km due to a rock avalanche above Brienz, meaning that the early climbs of the Albulapass and Latsch have been stricken from the route of day that now gets underway at 12.30 CET. Simone Giuliani has more details here .

After yesterday's queen stage, today's 6th stage will start at 12.30 pm in Chur instead of La Punt. A big thank you to the entire staff for making this last-minute postponement possible! Of course, our thoughts are also with Gino Mäder and his family! Stay strong Gino!❤️ pic.twitter.com/gpYaY25nCv June 16, 2023

Mattias Skjelmose (Trek-Segafredo) regained yellow yesterday but it's still very tight atop the overall standings, with Felix Gall (AG2R Citroen) second at 8 seconds, and yesterday's winner, a resurgent Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates), third at 18 seconds. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep), meanwhile, remains firmly in the hunt given the time trial on the final day. The top 10 is as follows:

Gino Mäder, 1997-2023

Bahrain Victorious have announced the death of Gino Mäder following his crash on yesterday's stage.

"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder. On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

"Following the high-speed incident which occurred on the final descent of Thursday’s stage, the 26 year old was resuscitated at the scene by medical staff who also performed CPR, before being airlifted to hospital.

"Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.

"Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all.

"Managing Director Milan Erzen commented this morning:” "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team.

"Gino’s family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, and we kindly ask that their wishes be respected. The team and family express our gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received from the whole cycling world.

"Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person.

"Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino."

Today's stage has been delayed until further notice following the tragic news. I don't see how the riders who raced alongside Gino Mäder yesterday can possibly be expected to climb on their bikes and compete this afternoon.  

We are heartbroken! Gino you've been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person! Always smilling and making people happy arround you! Rest in peace! Our thoughts are with Gino's family!Below you can find the official statement of @BHRVictorious pic.twitter.com/hqLF8FF5nQ June 16, 2023

In loving memory and deep gratitude for Gino Mäder. You touched our lives, and your presence will forever be cherished. Rest in peace. 🙏 June 16, 2023

🙏🏻 Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person.❤️ Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino.🔗 https://t.co/CSx5BsWfRz pic.twitter.com/caBmfmWwyg June 16, 2023

The race organisation has confirmed that today's stage of the Tour de Suisse has been neutralised. The peloton will ride the final 30km of the route together in memory of Gino Mäder, as per the wishes of his family. “The peloton will ride the final 30km," said the Tour de Suisse organisation. "The race will be neutralised today and all the riders will form a cortege in memory of Gino Mäder as they ride to the finish line.”

Tour de Suisse race director Olivier Senn: “We’re all devasted – the organisers, the teams, the riders, everybody. What happened is really terrible and it’s difficult for me to speak because Gino was a wonderful person who didn’t deserve to leave this world in this way. Everybody knew him and everybody loved him. We won’t race today but we want to remember him and pay tribute to him by riding the finale of the stage. We’ll all ride together as a group to the finish line in memory of Gino.”

This is how we will always remember you❤️ With a big smile on your face! The peloton will ride the last 20 kilometres of today's course neutralised in honour of Gino Mäder. Expected finish in Oberwil-Lieli is 16.40h..We ride for you Gino❤️ pic.twitter.com/B27VmMqpuz June 16, 2023

The peloton is expected begin riding the neutralised final 20km of the stage at 16.00 CET, reaching the finish line in Oberwil-Lieli at 16.40

Gino Mäder was an undoubted talent on the bike, as his stage win at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and his fifth-place finish at that year’s Vuelta a España’s testified, but it was his immense human qualities that left the greatest impression on all who met him. His interviews, both in races and away from them, were testament to a range of interests that extended far beyond the bike, with a particular emphasis on environmental issues.

Professional cycling has a tendency to take itself very seriously – too seriously – at times, but Mäder’s freewheeling attitude always felt like an antidote to all that. A sense of fun pervaded his every act on a bike and his every utterance off it. His enthusiasm for cycling and, above all, for the people he met through the sport was obvious, and his death has sparked a sincere outpouring of grief from his peers and from all those who watched him race.

The Tour de Suisse peloton is currently pedalling gently towards the finish line in Oberwil-Lieli, united in remembrance of the late Gino Mäder. The riders, many of whom are donning black armbands, are taking it in turns to pedal at the head of the bunch. We imagine that Mäder's Bahrain Victorious teammates will lead the peloton across the finish line. 

As well as the poignant, rolling eulogy to Gino Mäder currently unfolding on the road to Oberwil-Lieli, many more tributes have been paid from the peloton and from across cycling to the late rider in the hours since his tragic death at the age of 26.  

Bahrain Victorious lead the peloton up a short climb, to hushed but heartfelt applause from the spectators gathered at the roadside. 

We ride for you Gino!❤️.#tds2023 #tourdesuisse #rip @BHRVictorious pic.twitter.com/fyt3eF1LCf June 16, 2023

The Bahrain Victorious riders and team cars have moved to the very head of the peloton as they enter the final kilometre of this tribute to Gino Mäder.

The only sound at the finish is of gentle applause as first the Bahrain Victorious riders and then the rest of the peloton cross the finish line. Some of the Bahrain riders raise a hand to acknowledge the outpouring of sympathy from the roadside. Pello Bilbao points to the sky in memory of his friend and teammate.  

We have, sadly, witnessed other rolling memorials like this over the years. Motorola led the peloton over the line in Pau at the 1995 Tour de France in memory of Fabio Casartelli. Leopard Trek and Tyler Farrar paid a similar tribute to Wouter Weylandt in Livorno on the 2011 Giro d’Italia. Lotto Soudal led the Tour de Pologne peloton to the finish in Kocierz following Bjorg Lambrecht’s death in 2019. On each of these sorrowful occasions, the solidarity of the peloton has been deeply affecting and beyond the description of mere words.

🇨🇭 #Tourdesuisse In honour of Gino! @tds #RideAsOne pic.twitter.com/3jX6WD4BFq June 16, 2023

In the saddest imaginable circumstances, yellow jersey Mattias Skjelmose put the peloton's day into words. "I’m sad. It was really weird to be on the bike today. It hit me really hard when I saw only six Bahrain riders going over the line together. That was something really pushing me to the limit emotionally," said Skjelmose. 

Like most at the Tour de Suisse, he hasn't had time to give any consideration to whether the race should proceed this weekend.

"For now, we only did 20k neutralised and I think that was right because Gino’s parents wanted it," he said. "I don’t know what’s happening in the next days. And I’m not sure how I really feel about it myself. Right now I just want to go home and sleep."

Gino Mäder’s mother Sandra followed today's memorial ride from a Bahrain Victorious team car, and she was consoled by many of the rider's colleagues and friends when they reached the finish line.  

Race director Olivier Senn has indicated that no decision has yet been taken over the continuation of the Tour de Suisse. "Today it's all about Gino," he said, according to Blick. "I spoke to his parents. They don't want us to be sad. We will conduct the discussions as to whether and how to proceed. But we won't push anything."

Olivier Senn has since spoken in a press conference at the finish. “It was a very intense last hour and really hard to take in the sitation," he said. "It was truly a beautiful celebration in memory of Gino, even though it was definitely the hardest day of my life and the hardest hour of my life. You never think of that when you run the race. It’s all adrenaline and full gas to the finish and now it was completely the opposite.

“I think it’s really important that we keep Gino in a positive memory. He was a happy rider and an open rider, an intelligent person who thought beyond cycling. This is what we should keep in memory. I certainly will and I hope the cycling world will as well.”

Senn confirmed that no decision has been taken over whether the race will continue. Discussion will take place in the next hours with the UCI, CPA and AIGCP, though a final decision might not arrive until tomorrow morning. 

"Regarding tomorrow and the next stages, we will start the discussions after this," Senn said. "It’s not a simple decision. There’s a lot of people involved who are very moved by the situation: riders, team members and our staff. Everybody knew him well. 

"We will have to discuss if it’s at all possible to organise a race, and if our staff is up for it. We will certainly not push it through just because we want to or have to. We will do it if everyone wants it, if everyone is fit and if the mindset is the right one to produce a safe race tomorrow and the day after. 

"We will also discuss with the UCI, the AIGCP and the UCI on what we’re going to do. It will be an open discussion. We will take a common decision. It’s not just our decision but a decision of all the parties. Those discussions will take place in the next hours and maybe the decision will only be tomorrow morning. We don’t know yet."

Alasdair Fotheringham has written this obituary for the late Gino Mäder . He was a rider and a man apart. "The results were only ever a small part of the story," Alasdair writes. "As Friday's outpouring of grief and sadness has shown, it is Gino Mäder the person, the rider who always looked beyond himself and to the world beyond cycling, who will be missed the most." 

A full account of the Tour de Suisse peloton's tribute to Gino Mäder is available here .

Stefan Küng paid this tribute to Gino Mäder in an interview with L’Équipe TV. The Swiss rider was among the first to seek out Heidi Mäder and offer his condolences at the finish line. “I knew him well, given that he was a Swiss pro rider and there aren’t so many of us,” Küng said. “I don’t really have any words, my thoughts are just with his family and his loved ones. Gino was just a marvellous guy, he was very courteous and very empathetic. He often thought of others and he know he was privileged to be able to do this sport. He was just a very good person.”

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Gino Mader airlifted to hospital after 'high speed' crash at Tour of Switzerland

Published 15/06/2023 at 18:38 GMT

There was a bad crash towards the end of Stage 5 of the Tour of Switzerland, with Bahrain Victorious rider Gino Mader airlifted to hospital. The team issued a statement which said: “The rider went off the road and fell into a ravine, where he was promptly assisted by the race doctor. Mader was found unresponsive, resuscitated at the scene and then transported by helicopter to Chur Hospital."

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Swiss Cyclist Gino Mäder Dies After Falling Down a Ravine in the Tour De Suisse

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse

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Gino Mader waits for the start of the 7th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Notaresco, Italy, on May 14, 2021. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died Friday, June 16, 2023 one day after suffering injuries when he crashed off the road down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed after a left-hand turn on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. His fall of about 30 meters was stopped by a stream.

“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” his Bahrain-Victorious team said in a statement. “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team."

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in the water, race organizers said Thursday. CPR was performed on him before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

Police in the Swiss canton of Graubünden said a joint investigation with prosecutors wanted to hear from witnesses who might have seen and filmed the incident.

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The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race for next month's Tour de France.

Mäder's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

The peloton rode together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers (18 miles) of Friday's scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

“Devastated by the news," said world champion Remco Evenepoel, who is in fourth place in the race standings. "My heart and strength is with Gino’s family, friends, teammates.”

Evenepoel earlier criticized Thursday's stage after finishing the day in 10th place.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent,” Evenepoel wrote on his Twitter account. “As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In previous incidents, Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro d'Italia in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken," Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. "Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked on Sunday by a reporter at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race. “If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, "but a great person off the bike.”

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VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, SWITZERLAND - MAY 01: Gino Mader of Switzerland and Team Bahrain Victorious takes the pose for a picture after press conference after the 75th Tour De Romandie 2022 - Stage 5 on May 1, 2022 in Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Basile Barbey/Getty Images,)

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain-Victorious team said.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” the team said in a statement. “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race ahead of next month’s Tour de France.

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute.

The route for Thursday’s stage was later criticized by world champion Remco Evenepoel , who finished 10th and is fourth in the overall standings.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent,” Evenepoel wrote on his Twitter account. “As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year after placing 74th in the Olympic road race. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken,” Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. “Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the race finish by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

“If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, “but a great person off the bike.”

Swiss cyclist dies after fall into ravine during Tour de Suisse

Gino Mäder, 26, dies from injuries a day after crashing and falling down a ravine during the Tour de Suisse race.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, according to his team Bahrain-Victorious.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on Thursday on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

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“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” the team said in a statement on Friday.

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race before next month’s Tour de France.

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute.

‘Dangerous descent’

The route for Thursday’s stage was later criticised by world champion Remco Evenepoel, who finished 10th and is fourth in the overall standings.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain,” the Belgian cyclist said on his Twitter account.

American rider Magnus Sheffield also fell on the same descent from Albula, during the most difficult stage of the race with multiple climbs.

The Ineos-Grenadiers rider was hospitalised with “bruises and concussion,” organisers said.

Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken,” Tour de Suisse organisers said in a statement. “Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked by a reporter on Sunday at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

“If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, “but a great person off the bike.”

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Gino Mäder, an accomplished young cyclist on Team Bahrain Victorious, has died from injuries sustained during a crash on Thursday, June 15 . The crash occurred during a descent on the second-to-last stage of the Tour de Suisse. Twenty-one-year-old American rider Magnus Sheffield was also involved.

The Guardian reported that Mäder crashed into a ravine while descending Albula Pass toward the stage finish in La Punt. Medical staff found the cyclist unresponsive, but resuscitated him before transporting him to a hospital in the nearby city of Chur, according to CNN . Despite efforts, he died at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16.

The Immediate Aftermath

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder,” a Team Bahrain Victorious agent wrote in a statement . “Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones.”

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur Hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m., we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team,” the statement continued.

Bahrain Victorious’s managing director Milan Erzen added, “We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. Bahrain Victorious will race in his honor, keeping his memory on every road we race. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team.”

Magnus Sheffield, a rider for Ineos Grenadiers, suffered a concussion and soft tissue damage, the team announced in a statement on Twitter .

Tour de Suisse organizers canceled stage six of the event in response to the incident. Officials opted instead to have six Team Bahrain Victorious riders cross the finish line in formation. The rest of the peloton followed shortly behind, The Guardian noted.

A Rider’s Environmental Legacy

Mäder was, according to the Team Bahrain Victorious statement, a bright and passionate presence on the circuit. Escape Collective’s retrospective on Mäder’s career noted the cyclist donated €7,688 for climate-change-related causes over the last 2 years. Mäder contributed one Euro for each rider that finished behind him in the circuit over the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

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June 16, 2023 / 9:45 AM EDT / CBS/AP

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, his team said, a day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, a preparation race ahead of next month's Tour de France . Mäder, 26, crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

"Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained," the Bahrain-Victorious team said in a statement . "... Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team."

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Bahrain-Victorious said.

Mäder's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

Race organizers said the peloton would ride together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers (18 miles) of Friday's scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

Team manager Milan Erzen said Bahrain-Victorious will race in his honor.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team," Erzen said.

The manager praised the rider, saying his "talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all."

"Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist," Erzen said, "but a great person off the bike."

"Devastated by the news," world champion Remco Evenepoel, who is in fourth place in the race standings, wrote on his Twitter account . "My heart and strength is with Gino's family, friends, teammates."

Evenepoel earlier criticized Thursday's stage after finishing the day in 10th place.

"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel wrote . "As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In previous incidents, Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d'Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

"We are heartbroken," Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. "Gino, you've been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you."

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the end of the first stage by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the weeklong race.

"If I'm still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team," Mäder said.

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Cyclist Gino Mäder dies after ravine crash during Tour de Suisse

Swiss rider Gino Mäder has died after crashing into a ravine on the descent towards the finish line in Thursday's stage five of the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Friday.

Key points:

• The crash took place on the descent towards La Punt where Gino Mäder fell into a ravine
• He was found unresponsive and resuscitated before being air-lifted to the hospital
• Team managing director Milan Erzen said the team would continue the race in honour of Mäder

"Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team," the team said.

Mäder, 26, crashed on the descent towards La Punt and fell into a ravine where he was found unresponsive by the race doctor and resuscitated before being air-lifted to hospital.

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In a statement, team managing director Milan Erzen said: "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.

"Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."

Mr Erzen said the team would continue in the race in honour of Mäder.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team," he said.

Mäder joined the Bahrain Victorious team in 2021 and won a stage of the Giro d'Italia that year. He also won the young rider classification at the 2021 Vuelta a Espana.

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the race finish by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

"If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team," Mäder had said.

A statement from the professional riders' association CPA, read: "Our hearts bleed at this news. Condolences to his family, the team and the many friends who loved him.

"Like all of us. RIP Gino."

Stage five of the Tour de Suisse had raised some eyebrows in the peloton because of its fast descent near the finish.

After the accident, Belgium's world champion Remco Evenepoel said on Twitter: "I hope that the final of today's stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders. While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent."

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Cyclist Gino Mäder dies after falling down a ravine during Tour de Suisse

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died at the age of 26 as the result of injuries suffered in a crash at the Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain-Victorious team has announced.

Mäder was involved in a high-speed crash on the descent of the Albula Pass late on stage six of the race on Thursday along with American Magnus Sheffield.

Both riders fell into a ravine and Mäder was found “motionless in the water” according to a race statement. He was resuscitated by race doctors at the scene and airlifted to hospital in Chur, however Mäder lost his fight for his life on Friday morning.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder,” a team statement said.

“On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

“Following the high-speed incident which occurred on the final descent of Thursday’s stage, the 26-year-old was resuscitated at the scene by medical staff who also performed CPR, before being airlifted to hospital.

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

World champion Remco Evenepoel, who is fourth place in the race standings, said he was "devastated by the news".

Criticising Thursday's stage after finishing the day in 10th place, the Belgian cyclist said: “While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent.

"As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider, Magnus Sheffield, 21, of the United States, also crashed at the same spot, sustaining a concussion and bruises which required him stay overnight at a local hospital. Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, while Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was asked on Sunday by a reporter at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race. “If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” he said. Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d'Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March. “We are heartbroken," Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. "Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder, who won a stage of the Giro d’Italia in 2021 and came second overall at the Tour de Romandie last year, was a hugely popular rider in the peloton and news of his death led to an outpouring of tributes.

Geraint Thomas wrote on Twitter: “I can’t believe what I’m reading. Such a sad sad day. Thoughts with everyone who knew and loved Gino.”

Former world champion Alejandro Valverde wrote: “There are no words. Terrible news. My support and love to his colleagues in @BHRVictorious as well as family and friends.”

Bahrain-Victorious managing director Milan Erzen said the team wanted to race on in Mäder’s honour.

“We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder,” he said. “His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

“Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team.”

Race organisers said a doctor was at the scene of the crash within two minutes of it happening. It occurred with 14 kmof the 211km stage from Fiesch to La Punt remaining.

After the incident, there was immediate criticism of a route that ended with a fast technical descent off the mountain to the finish line.

Former professional Adam Hansen, now president of the cyclists’ union the CPA, wrote on Twitter on Thursday night that such finishes were a “concern for riders” and said he has been working on a presentation to put to governing body the UCI and race organisers to better ensure rider safety.

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies after crash during Tour de Suisse

Mader suffered fatal injuries after falling into a ravine during stage five of the race.

Gino Mäder, a Swiss cyclist for Team Bahrain Victorious, died on Friday morning, just one day after being seriously injured in a crash during the Tour de Suisse . He was 26.

Mäder was involved in an accident late in stage five of the race on Thursday. He fell into a ravine during the high-speed descent down the Albula Pass. He was found unresponsive by race doctors before being resuscitated and airlifted to a hospital in Chur, where he died at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

American cyclist Magnus Sheffield was also involved in the accident, suffering a concussion as well as bruises.

🙏🏻 Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person. ❤️ Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino. 🔗 https://t.co/CSx5BsWfRz pic.twitter.com/caBmfmWwyg — Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

"We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all," read a statement by Milan Erzen, managing director for Bahrain Victorious. "Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

"Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team."

After competing at the amateur level for several years, including in the 2016 UEC European Track Championships, Mäder went professional in 2019 with Team Dimension Data before joining Bahrain Victorious in 2021. Mäder had one career individual stage win at the Giro d'Italia in 2021, and he was also awarded the young rider classification at the Vuelta a España that same year.

Mäder's death marks the first fatality during a major cycling race in four years. Bjorg Lambrecht died following an accident in the 2019 Tour de Pologne.

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died at the age of 26 after a high-speed crash during the Tour de Suisse.

“On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” the team, Bahrain Victorious, said in a statement .

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

Mäder was involved in a crash with American Magnus Sheffield, 21, on Thursday during stage five of the race on the descent of the Albula Pass and fell into a ravine, according to the BBC — which reported that Mäder was resuscitated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in Chur, where he died on Friday morning.

According to Sheffield’s Strava date, the two riders were traveling 60 mph down the dangerous descent.

When medical personnel first found the rider after the crash, he was laying motionless in a body of water, TMZ reported.

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge,” Mäder’s team said, “and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Sheffield sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital, organizers said, per ESPN.

Friday’s stage six was cancelled, according to BBC, but the peloton will finish the final 18 miles together in honor of Mäder.

Team Bahrain Victorious riders crossed the finish line “solo” in memory of Mäder, who was memorialized with a sign that read: “We ride for you Gino!”

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day Tour de Suisse, according to ESPN.

Team managing director Milan Erzen said the peloton will ride in honor of Mäder, “keeping his memory on every road we race.”

“Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community,” the team said.

“His talent, dedication and passion for the sport has inspired us all.”

Unfortunately this was the place where Gino Mäder and Magnus Sheffield crashed. According to the Magnus Sheffield Strava data they were riding 97 km/h in that palce. On the video you can see Juan Ayuso descending that place. #TourdeSuisse2023 #tourdesuisse #esbringa pic.twitter.com/nKtyKLxBDg — RRK Group – Pierre Baguette – Benzinol (@rrkpierre) June 16, 2023

Following stage five, Soudal-Quickstep rider and road race world champion Remco Evenepoel expressed his concerns on Twitter over the “dangerous descent” at the finish, and sent well wishes to those injured in the crash.

Although the roads are cleared for the cyclists, there are no protective barriers that separate the road from the mountainsides.

“I hope that the final of today’s stage is food for thought for both cycling organizers as well as ourselves as riders,” Evenepoel wrote. “While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain. My thoughts & strength is with @ginomaeder and @MagnusSheffield!”

Mäder, who previously was a track cyclist, switched to road racing in 2019, and joined Team Bahrain Victorious two years later.

In 2021, he won stage six of the Giro d’Italia, beating 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal.

He also won the young rider classification at the 2021 Vuelta a España.

Mäder’s family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, the team said.

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Mort de Gino Mäder : ce que l'on sait de l'accident mortel du coureur cycliste suisse

Le coureur suisse de la formation Bahrain-Victorious, Gino Mäder, est décédé, vendredi 16 juin , des suites de ses blessures contractées lors de sa chute de la veille , à l'occasion de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse. La 6e étape, prévue vendredi, a été neutralisée et ne durera que 30 km pour former un cortège en son honneur.  Voici ce que l'on sait de cet accident tragique.

Gino Mäder chute dans une descente à 14 km de l'arrivée d'une longue étape de montagne

Gino Mäder a chuté dans le final, à 14 kilomètres de l'arrivée de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse, remportée par Juan Ayuso. L'arrivée de l'étape se déroulait au pied du col hors-catégorie de l'Albula, dont la descente était rapide et ouverte au ravin. La descente d'Albula, qui concluait une étape entre Fiesch et La Punt (canton des Grisons) marquée par trois ascensions au-delà de 2 000 m d'altitude, a également vu chuter au même endroit l'Américain Magnus Sheffield (Ineos-Grenadiers), victime d'une commotion cérébrale.

Un virage sans visibilité pris à 100 km/h

A l'arrivée, Romain Bardet qui a vu l'Américain tomber, semblait déjà choqué par la gravité de l'accident. "J'ai eu très très peur dans la descente, Magnus Sheffield a chuté très lourdement à 6-7 kilomètres de l'arrivée. A partir de là, j'ai eu très peur pour lui car je pense qu'il s'est fait très très mal" , expliquait-il au micro de La Chaine L'Equipe.

Sheffield est resté conscient mais hospitalisé avec "des contusions et une commotion cérébrale" , selon sa formation Ineos-Grenadiers. Gino Mäder a, lui, "fait une sortie de route et est tombé dans un fossé" où il a été rapidement pris en charge par une équipe médicale, expliquait jeudi soir sa formation Bahraïn-Victorious. Un journaliste de L'Equipe, présent sur place, décrit le lieu de la chute : "Tout en bas, un mur de pierres impose une nouvelle chute abrupte d'environ 2,50 mètres, directement sur un pierrier. Exactement où Mäder a été soigné."

Vendredi matin avant le départ, le Français a explicité la situation dont il a été témoin : " C’était le premier virage après quelques kilomètres de prise de vitesse dans la descente. On approchait les 100 km/h et c’était le premier véritable virage qui se refermait un peu, on ne voyait pas la sortie de ce virage. Honnêtement, on s’est tous un peu laissés surprendre par la vitesse à cet endroit" , a-t-il précisé .

Le coureur suisse retrouvé inerte dans l'eau et héliporté après avoir été réanimé

A son arrivée, le médecin de la course, qui "s'est rendu sur les lieux de l'accident en l'espace de deux minutes" a retrouvé Gino Mäder "inerte dans l'eau" d'un ravin, en contrebas de la route. Il l'a "immédiatement réanimé puis transporté à l'hôpital de Coire par voie aérienne" , avaient indiqué les organisateurs jeudi, précisant que "la gravité de ses blessures n'(avait) pas encore été établie" .

"Suite à l'incident à grande vitesse survenu lors de la dernière descente de l'étape de jeudi, le jeune homme de 26 ans a été réanimé sur les lieux par du personnel médical qui a également pratiqué la RCR [réanimation cardiorespiratoire] , avant d'être transporté par avion à l'hôpital" , a indiqué de son côté son équipe.

Son équipe annonce son décès vendredi matin 

Vendredi matin aux alentours de 11h30, Gino Mäder est décédé, a annoncé son équipe Bahrain-Victorious dans un communiqué [en anglais] publié une heure plus tard. "Malgré les efforts de l'équipe phénoménale de l'hôpital de Coire" , où il avait été transporté jeudi après avoir été réanimé sur le lieu de l'accident, le grimpeur "n'a pas pu relever son dernier et plus grand défi et à 11h30, nous avons dû dire au revoir à l'une des lumières de notre équipe" , écrit la formation Bahrain-Victorious dans un communiqué.

"Gino a perdu son combat pour se remettre des graves blessures qu'il avait subies" , a expliqué sa formation. "Toute notre équipe est dévastée par cet accident tragique, et nos pensées et nos prières vont à la famille de Gino et à ses proches en cette période incroyablement difficile" . La sixième étape entre Chur et Oberwil-Lieli, vendredi, ne comptera que 30 kilomètres en forme d'hommage au coureur suisse. Avant le départ, de nombreux coureurs ont souhaité annuler l'étape, et beaucoup ont fait part de leur tristesse à l'annonce de son décès .

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Mort de Gino Mäder: ce que l'on sait du terrible accident qui a entraîné son décès sur le Tour de Suisse

Le monde du sport et plus particulièrement celui du cyclisme est en deuil ce vendredi après l’annonce de la mort de Gino Mäder . Engagé à domicile sur le Tour de Suisse, le coureur de la formation Bahrain-Victorious a succombé ce vendredi aux blessures subies lors d’une chute intervenue jeudi lors de la cinquième étape. L’accident mortel du Suisse de 26 ans a marqué les esprits et suscité de nombreuses réactions dans le peloton.

"Malgré les efforts de l'équipe phénoménale de l'hôpital de Coire", où il avait été transporté jeudi après avoir été réanimé, le grimpeur "n'a pas pu relever son dernier et plus grand défi et à 11h30, nous avons dû dire au revoir à l'une des lumières de notre équipe", écrit la formation Bahrain-Victorious dans un communiqué pour annoncer la triste nouvelle.

Que s’est-il passé au moment de l’accident?

Alors 27e du classement général du Tour de Suisse, Gino Mäder est tombé au 197e kilomètre d’une étape reine de 211 kilomètres entre Fiesch et La Punt. Plus précisément, selon les mots de la Bahrain-Victorious, le coureur de 26 ans "a fait une sortie de route et est tombé dans un fossé".

Selon les éléments des journalistes de la chaîne L’Equipe qui se sont rendus sur les lieux de l’accident, le fossé en question se trouve près de 20 mètres en-dessous de la route emprunté par Gino Mäder et les autres coureurs. Au fond de ce ravin, un petit ruisseau flanqué d’un muret de pierres.

Au même endroit, l'Américain Magnus Sheffield (Ineos-Grenadiers) a lui aussi connu une lourde chute. Mais, si le coéquipier Thomas Pidcock s’en est finalement sorti avec quelques contusions et une commotion cérébrale, l’accident de Gino Mäder a été immédiatement plus inquiétant.

"Au kilomètre 197 de la course, dans la descente du col de l’Albula, deux coureurs ont chuté à très grande vitesse. Le médecin de la course s’est rendu sur les lieux de l’accident en l’espace de deux minutes, ont écrit les organisateurs dans leur communication après l’arrivée de la cinquième étape. Gino Mäder était inerte dans l’eau. Il a été immédiatement réanimé, puis transporté à l’hôpital de Coire par voie aérienne."

Pourquoi le final de l’étape fait polémique?

De moins en moins fréquents, les accidents mortels pendant une course cycliste font encore partie des risques pour le peloton. Quatre ans avant le décès de Gino Mäder en Suiss, le Belge Bjorg Lambrecht (22 ans) avait succombé à ses blessures après avoir chuté et heurté une structure en béton sur le Tour de Pologne. Malgré la volonté de l’UCI de réduire les risques, les organisateurs privilégient parfois le spectacle à la sécurité. Et c’est justement ce que certains coureurs ont reproché sur ce Tour de Suisse après cette cinquième étape.

"J'espère que la final de l'étape d'aujourd'hui donnera matière à réflexion tant aux organisateurs cyclistes qu'à nous-mêmes en tant que coureurs, s’est emporté le champion du monde en titre Remco Evenepoel , jeudi. Alors qu'une arrivée au sommet aurait été parfaitement possible, ce n'était pas une bonne décision de nous laisser terminer dans une descente dangereuse. En tant que coureurs, nous devons également penser aux risques que nous prenons en descendant une montagne."

Romain Bardet n’a pas vu la chute Gino Mäder mais a assisté à celle de Magnus Sheffield au même endroit. Le Français de l’équipe DSM en est encore choqué ce vendredi.

"Je n’avais pas conscience de la gravité (quand j’ai réagi jeudi soir). J’ai vu Magnus tomber devant moi et je savais qu’il y avait une autre chute mais c’est en discutant avec les autres coureurs le soir que l’on a compris la gravité, même si j’imaginais la scène, la gravité des choses, a expliqué le cinquième de l’étape de jeudi au micro de La chaîne L’Equipe. Honnêtement là il y a… (il se coupe). C'était un virage qui était dangereux, dans le sens où on ne voyait pas la sortie. Surtout on l’abordait, c’était le premier virage. On avait eu quatre ou cinq kilomètres où on pouvait monter jusque 100 km/h et là c’était le premier virage qui refermait un peu. Honnêtement, tout le monde s'est fait surprendre par la vitesse. […] J’étais en difficulté en haut de l’ascension donc je laisse une petite distance de sécurité et j’essaye d’être lucide dans la descente car on sait que la moindre erreur peut être catastrophique."

Le Tour de Suisse va-t-il continuer?

La sixième étape du Tour de Suisse entre Coire et Oberwil-Lieli prévue ce vendredi a été "neutralisée" après la mort de Gino Mäder. Les coureurs engagés dans l’épreuve rouleront les 20 derniers kilomètres jusqu’à la ville d’arrivée en formant "un cortège en hommage" au Suisse de l'équipe Bahrain-Victorious suite à une demande de sa famille.

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Si les organisateurs le confirment, la course devrait donc reprendre samedi sur 183,5 km entre Tübach et Weinfelden, pour une étape qui paraît promise aux sprinteurs, avant un contre-la-montre vallonné et probablement décisif de 25,7 km dimanche entre Saint-Gall et Abtwil.

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Cyclisme: décès de Gino Mäder après sa chute lors du Tour de Suisse

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Le Suisse Gino Mäder sur une étape de Paris - Nice, le 8 mars 2023 à La Loge des Gardes

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Des fleurs ont été déposées le 16 juin 2023 près du lieu de l'accident fatal dont a été victime la veille le cycliste suisse Gino Mäder près de La Punt, lors de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse

Le coureur suisse Gino Mäder vainqueur d'une étape du Giro d'Italie à Ascoli, le 13 mai 2021

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Le coureur suisse Gino Mäder, 26 ans, a succombé à ses blessures vendredi après avoir été victime d'une lourde chute la veille dans la vertigineuse descente finale de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse, un décès qui a provoqué une onde de choc dans le monde du cyclisme.

Le grimpeur "n'a pas pu relever son dernier et plus grand défi et à 11h30, nous avons dû dire au revoir à l'une des lumières de notre équipe", écrit la formation Bahrain-Victorious dans un communiqué.

Gino Mäder, alors 27e du classement général, était tombé jeudi au km 197 de l'étape-reine de l'épreuve helvétique, entre Fiesch et La Punt, dans la descente du col de l'Albula, après une journée harassante marquée par trois ascensions au-delà de 2.000 m d'altitude et 4.710 m de dénivelé positif.

Il avait été retrouvé "inerte dans l'eau" d'un ravin en contrebas de la route et transporté à l'hôpital de Coire après avoir été réanimé.

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Des fleurs ont été déposées le 16 juin 2023 près du lieu de l'accident fatal dont a été victime la veille le cycliste suisse Gino Mäder près de La Punt, lors de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse / AFP

Mais le lendemain, "Gino a perdu son combat pour se remettre des graves blessures qu'il avait subies", a expliqué la Bahrain-Victorious, qui s'est dite "dévastée par cet accident tragique".

La course a été "neutralisée" vendredi avant le départ de la 6e étape entre Coire et Oberwil-Lieli, et le peloton a parcouru en silence les 30 derniers kilomètres, formant un cortège quelques mètres en retrait des six coéquipiers de Gino Mäder, qui ont franchi la ligne sous les applaudissements des spectateurs.

L'épreuve emmenée par le maillot jaune danois Mattias Skjelmose (Trek-Segafredo) reprendra samedi.

Le directeur général de la Bahrain, Milan Erzen, a rendu hommage à "un cycliste extrêmement talentueux, mais aussi une personne formidable en dehors du vélo".

D'autres équipes ont exprimé leur tristesse. "Une information accablante et vraiment difficile à concevoir", a affirmé Soudal Quick-Step. "Notre sport, si beau et si cruel", a réagi l'AG2R.

"Le cyclisme est une grande famille, aujourd'hui nous pleurons tous un garçon spécial. Ton sourire restera toujours dans nos coeurs", a affirmé l'organisation du Tour d'Italie, où le grimpeur avait remporté une étape en 2021.

Côté coureurs, le Slovène Primoz Roglic s'est dit "sans voix" et le Gallois Geraint Thomas a évoqué "un jour triste". "Repose en paix, tu me manqueras", a posté le Slovène Tadej Pogacar sur Instagram. Le Français Julian Alaphilippe s'est dit "terriblement choqué", ajoutant: "tu étais un guerrier, un chic type Gino".

"Nous nous souviendrons toujours de toi", a réagi son compatriote Stefan Küng, vainqueur dimanche de la première étape.

Mäder était l'un des principaux espoirs suisses dans les courses à étapes, et s'était classé 5e et meilleur jeune du Tour d'Espagne 2021.

L'Américain Magnus Sheffield (Ineos-Grenadiers) avait chuté au même endroit et avait été hospitalisé avec "des contusions et une commotion cérébrale", selon l'organisation.

Derrière le vainqueur d'étape, l'Espagnol Juan Ayuso, la moto suiveuse avait été flashée à plus de 100 km/h, d'après le direct officiel du Tour de Suisse.

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Dès jeudi soir, le champion du monde Remco Evenepoel avait déploré sur Twitter le choix de boucler par un tel tracé cette étape éprouvante.

"Puisqu'une arrivée au sommet aurait été parfaitement possible, ce n'était pas une bonne décision de laisser (les coureurs) finir par cette descente dangereuse", avait écrit le Belge.

Le coureur suisse Gino Mäder vainqueur d'une étape du Giro d'Italie à Ascoli, le 13 mai 2021 / AFP/Archives

L'Allemand Simon Geschke (Cofidis) lui avait répondu, dans un message publié avant l'annonce du décès de Mäder et supprimé depuis: la descente vers La Punt - un classique du Tour de Suisse - "n'était pas dangereuse, avec de bonnes routes, pas de tunnels, des virages parfaitement visibles".

"Mais je suis d'accord sur le fait que dans les 10 derniers kilomètres d'une course, c'est chercher les ennuis. Mais ce sont les coureurs qui prennent des risques, à mon avis, pas seulement dans les descentes", avait-il poursuivi.

Sa chute mortelle rappelle celles du Belge Wouter Weylandt en 2011, dans la descente du Passo del Bocco lors de la 3e étape du Giro, et de l'Italien Fabio Casartelli en 1995, dans la descente du Portet d'Aspet pendant la 15e étape du Tour de France.

L'Union cycliste internationale avait annoncé fin 2020 de nouvelles mesures pour sécuriser les parcours après la très grave chute du Néerlandais Fabio Jakobsen lors du Tour de Pologne quelques mois plus tôt, mais elles concernaient surtout les arrivées au sprint massif.

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EN IMAGES. Mort du cycliste Gino Mäder sur le Tour de Suisse : Wouter Weylandt, Fabio Casartelli, Serse Coppi... Ces coureurs décédés en course

l'essentiel Le Suisse Gino Mäder est le dernier d'une longue liste de cyclistes décédés après un accident en course. Voici les principaux accidents mortels survenus pendant les courses cyclistes.

2023 : le Suisse Gino Mäder , 26 ans, succombe à ses blessures au lendemain d'une chute à grande vitesse dans une descente à la fin de la 5e étape du Tour de Suisse.

2019 : le jeune Belge Bjorg Lambrecht (22 ans) meurt des suites de ses blessures après avoir chuté et heurté une structure en béton lors de la 3e étape du Tour de Pologne.

2017 : Chad Young (USA) est pris dans une chute collective durant le Tour de Gila au Nouveau-Mexique (sud-ouest des Etats-Unis). Blessé à la tête, il décède cinq jours plus tard.

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2016 : décès d' Antoine Demoitié (BEL) après avoir été percuté par une moto à la suite d'une chute à Sainte-Marie-Cappel lors de la classique Gand-Wevelgem.

2014 : premier décès dans une compétition de VTT. Annefleur Kalvenhaar (NED) fait une chute mortelle dans une épreuve de cross-country à Méribel (Alpes françaises).

2011 : Wouter Weylandt (BEL) se tue dans la descente du Passo del Bocco, à 25 kilomètres de l'arrivée de la 3e étape du Tour d'Italie à Rapallo.

2010 : l'espoir italien Thomas Casarotto tombe dans le coma après avoir heurté une voiture sur le bord de la route, lors d'une étape du Tour du Frioul amateur. Il décède quatre jours plus tard.

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2006 : Isaac Galvez (ESP) décède dans une embardée sur la piste de Gand, lors des Six-Jours.

2003 : Andreï Kivilev (KAZ) chute près de Saint-Chamond dans la 2e étape de Paris-Nice. Il décède le lendemain matin à l'hôpital de Saint-Etienne.

1999 : Manuel Sanroma (ESP) fait une chute mortelle près de l'arrivée de la deuxième étape du Tour de Catalogne.

1995 : Fabio Casartelli (ITA), champion olympique en titre, tombe dans un virage de la descente du Portet d'Aspet au cours de la quinzième étape du Tour de France. Il meurt quelques heures plus tard.

1987 : Vicente Mata (ESP) est renversé par une voiture au cours du Trophée Luis-Puig. Michel Goffin (BEL) tombe dans le coma après une chute dans le Tour du Haut-Var et décède six jours plus tard.

1986 : Emilio Ravasio (ITA), victime d'une chute pendant la première étape du Tour d'Italie, décède deux semaines plus tard.

1984 : Joaquim Agostinho (POR) heurte un chien près de l'arrivée d'une étape du Tour de l'Algarve au Portugal et décède une dizaine de jours plus tard.

1976 : Juan-Manuel Santisteban (ESP) fait une chute mortelle dans la première étape du Tour d'Italie.

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1972 : Manuel Galera (ESP) meurt dans un accident au cours d'une étape du Tour d'Andalousie.

1970 : Jean-Pierre Monseré (BEL), champion du monde en titre, percute une voiture venant en sens inverse au Grand Prix de Réthy (Belgique).

1969 : José Samyn (FRA) percute un vendeur de programmes lors d'une kermesse à Zingem (Belgique).

1956 : Stan Ockers (BEL), champion du monde sur route, se tue sur la piste d'Anvers.

1951 : Serse Coppi (ITA), le frère du "campionissimo" Fausto Coppi, tombe à un kilomètre de l'arrivée du Tour du Piémont. Il termine la course mais décède durant la nuit suivante.

1950 : Camille Danguillaume (FRA) est renversé par une moto vers la fin du Championnat de France à Montlhéry.

1937 : André Raynaud (FRA), champion du monde de demi-fond, se tue au cours d'une épreuve à Anvers.

1935 : Armando Cepeda (ESP) fait une chute mortelle dans un ravin vers Bourg-d'Oisans dans une étape du Tour de France.

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