– The family wants peace in this difficult time, says manager of Coop Repsol Roy Hegreberg to news. Drege was 25 years old. – We are devastated. It is unbelievably sad. What should not happen has happened. Our thoughts go out to family and teammates and friends. We want our riders to have peace of mind. This is an extreme situation for us as a team. For the riders who have lost a wonderful friend. We are a group of friends on a trip. André was our captain, says Hegreberg. Hegreberg informs news that the next of kin have been informed. The Stranda cyclist rode for Team Coop and has been associated with the team since 2022. He has also cycled for Lillehammer CK in the past. Lost control It was during the fourth stage of the race in Austria that Drege lost control, when he drove down a climb. As a result of the death, the award ceremony was cancelled. According to the plan, the last stage around Austria was to be run on Sunday, but it is uncertain whether it will be carried out after the tragedy. According to the newspaper Kronen Zeitung, the 25-year-old rider must have fallen on the descent from Grossglockner to Heiligenblut. He died from his injuries. According to the newspaper, the police have launched an investigation into the death. – It is too early to say whether the organizer could have taken safety measures that could have prevented this type of accident, says Sørtveit. – Absolutely terrible – One reacts with shock and disbelief to such a message. The Norwegian cycling community is relatively small. Everyone knows everyone, at least those who do this at the top level. It is absolutely terrible, says news expert Sondre Gjerdevik Sørtveit. Several people have come forward with statements of support after the tragic death. – We have everyone in Team Coop and André Drege’s loved ones in our thoughts after this terrible accident in Austria. Big hugs from everyone here, writes Team Movistar. – A loss that is felt throughout the cycling community. Our thoughts are with his friends, family and teammates, writes the cycling team EF. – We are devastated after being informed of the death of André Drege in Austria around today. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone in Team Coop at this incredibly sad time, Premier Tech writes on his X account. The organizer of the Austrian cycling race has also communicated about the death and offered condolences to his family and loved ones. Photo: Screenshot / Instagram Promising rider Drege had a brilliant season and was initially ready for the professional team Team Jayco Alula. – He was very good at asking. A versatile, strong rider with a good finish which saw him take many victories. He had a fantastic development, especially in the last year, says news’s cycling expert Sondre Gjerdevik Sørtveit. André Drege during the cycling NM in 2021. Photo: Tor Erik Schrøder / NTB Published 06.07.2024, at 18.20 Updated 06.07.2024, at 18.40
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The Norwegian professional cyclist André Drege (25) died during a bicycle race – news Sport – Sports news, results and broadcasting schedule
