Reactions from the peloton: Cycling says goodbye to Davide Rebellin

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Thursday, 01 December 2022 at 19:00
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Davide Rebellin's death came as a total shock to the cycling community, and all over social media many riders, teams, organizers and important figures within the sport have payed their respects for the Italian rider who had just ended his 30-year long career. Countless figures have shared supportive messages, you can view several below.
Rebellin was the victim of a traffic accident, having been hit by a truck whilst riding his bike. The injuries were too severe and the 51-year old passed away due to them. It will require a lot to overcome such a traumatic moment in the peloton, but from all corners of the cycling fans have also payed their respects.

Mi más sentido pésame a familiares y amigos de Davide Rebellin, compañero de profesión y rival durante tantos años. DEP.

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Consternados por el fallecimiento de Davide Rebellin, un hombre sencillo y de enorme simpatía con el que compartimos tantos duelos y podios durante su extensísima carrera. Un fuerte abrazo a todos sus seres queridos. Descanse en paz.

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Today is one of those days of infinite sadness for those of us who love cycling. Davide lived for cycling. Today we all lose a piece of our heart. Today, the only Maglia Rosa we want to celebrate is this one.

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