A massive crash that occurred on Saturday during the second stage of the Junior Tour of Spain resulted in the death of a 17-year-old cyclist.
Ivan Melendez Luque, a member of a group of about 20 riders who were involved in the collision between Langa de Duero and Laguna Negra, was one of the riders, according to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser.
Eighteen riders in Soria were taken to the hospital, three of whom, including Melendez, were in a serious condition.
The young Tenerife team rider later died as a result of his injuries, according to Marca, a sports daily.
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The other two riders’ conditions have not been disclosed.
The race’s organisers announced on Saturday night that the remainder would be canceled.
In Aranda del Duero on Sunday morning, a memorial service was held.
The International Cycling Union (UCI) and its president, David Lappartient, expressed their condolences to “his family, friends, and the cycling community” and stated that they were “deeply saddened” by Melendez’s passing.
Melendez is the second junior cyclist to pass away in a race this year, joining Samuele Privitera, an Italian teenager, who was competing in the Italian Tour of Aosta Valley.
Andre Drege, a Norwegian who competed in the Tour of Austria, passed away last year, and Muriel Furrer, a young Swiss rider, passed away in a crash during the U23 road race in Zurich.
Source: Channels TV
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