The rider, team and organization expressed condolences to his team Bahrain Victorious and his relatives via social media.

“The UCI is devastated to hear of the death of cyclist Gino Mäder,” international cycling union UCI wrote in a statement. message on Twitter. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone associated with Gino, who was a rising star in professional cycling.”

Resuscitation

Mäder crashed hard alongside Magnus Sheffield during the queen stage on the Albula Pass descent. Mäder had to be resuscitated. He was taken by helicopter to hospital, where he died today. “No one deserves to die so young while practicing their favorite sport,” cycling team Movistar wrote in response to the news. “May he rest in peace,” the team said.

“We are heartbroken,” wrote the Jumbo-Visma cycling team. “All of our thoughts are with Gino’s friends, family, team and loved ones.”

British cyclist Geraint Thomas talks about a sad day in the world of cycling. “I can’t believe what I’m reading. This is a sad day. My thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved Gino,” Thomas wrote.

‘There are no words for it’

Alejandro Valverde also reacted in surprise. “I have no words for this. This is a terrible message. My support and love goes to the colleagues at Bahrain Victorious, but also to the family and friends,” Valverde wrote.

The Tour de France organization posted a similar message. “It is with deep sadness that we learn of Gino’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Gino’s family, teammates and relatives.”

‘Pray for Gino’

The Astana Qazaqstan cycling team also reacted in surprise. “We are praying for Gino along with the entire platoon, waiting for good news this morning. We are truly devastated by what happened,” the team wrote. “Our sport is both beautiful and cruel,” wrote AG2R-Citroën.

“Bad news to read and difficult to accept,” reported cyclist Edward Theuns. “A talented young rider, but more importantly, a young man who will have a great life ahead of him. My condolences to Gino’s family, friends and teammates.”