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Giro della Valle d'Aosta Resumes Under Neutral Conditions Following Cyclist’s Death

An ongoing inquiry into the fatal descent crash has intensified demands for tougher rider safety measures.

BRISIGHELLA AL CESENA, ITALY - MARCH 28: Samuele Privitera of Italy and Team Jayco AlUla competes during the 39th Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2025, Stage 4 a 150.4km stage from Brisighella to Brisighella al Cesena on March 28, 2025 in Brisighella, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The third stage of the under-23 race will restart today after a moment of silence and a neutralized opening section in honor of Samuele Privitera.
  • Privitera lost his helmet and struck a barrier during a high-speed descent on July 16, suffering fatal head injuries.
  • Public safety authorities have launched an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
  • Riders and teams across events, including the Tour de France, paused to pay tribute to Privitera and described him as irreplaceable.
  • The Italian Cycling Federation has pledged to review and strengthen safety protocols following recent young-rider fatalities.