Another tragedy has hit the world of cycling this Saturday. At only 18 years of age, under-23 cyclocross rider
Miel Dekien has passed away following a car collision.
The news was announced by his team Ostend Air College. the Belgian youngster had been one of the most promising prospects in the discipline, achieving strong results last winter in the junior ranks including a second place in the Kortrijk Urban Cross. Last week he made his debut in the under-23 ranks at the Koppenbergcross where he finished 27th, and was set to race in Lokeren very soon.