Samuele Privitera, a 19-year-old junior bicycle owner, died on Wednesday following a crash through the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d’Aosta.

In response to the Italian Biking Federation, Privitera “apparently hit a pace bump and misplaced management of his bike” whereas going practically 45 mph on his bike and collided with a gate. An investigation is ongoing. Privitera was attended to by medical personnel, resuscitated, and later taken to an area hospital the place he died from his accidents.

“We’re saddened by what occurred, however we imagine we did all the pieces attainable to make sure the protection of the athletes,” race director Filippo Borrione advised Gazzetta della Sport.

Privitera was a part of the Hagens Berman Jayco group, a growth group for Jayco-AlUla, a group at the moment participating within the Tour de France.

Tour de France riders paid tribute to Privitera forward of Thursday’s twelfth stage.

Thursday’s second stage of the Giro della Valle d’Aosta was canceled. The race will resume on Friday starting with a second of silence and the rides competing within the third stage.