Giro - Tragic crash in today's stage - Wouter Weylandt condolence thread

Home:Ballyhoura · 09-05-2011 7:59pm

RIP

superrdave · 09-05-2011 8:05pm

I was watching this live on Eurosport earlier. I don't know why the producers had to show that image. They came back from an ad break and showed it, and it was not good. I had to turn away. No-one needs to see something like that.

I didn't know until I came on here that his wife was pregnant. Jesus. Your heart goes out to her.

RIP Wouter.

easygoing39 · 09-05-2011 8:29pm

Terrible to see this live on the telly today.Thoughts are with his family and friends.Very sad. RIP

Moreofthatjazz · 09-05-2011 8:53pm

bugger... certainly gives pause for thought... may he rest in peace...

on_the_nickel · 09-05-2011 9:05pm

May the wind be always at your back. RIP Wouter.

100Suns · 09-05-2011 9:07pm

Horrible news. Puts things in perspective. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Rofo · 09-05-2011 9:11pm

Awful news. RIP

cranks · 09-05-2011 9:12pm

RIP

mc2000 · 09-05-2011 9:14pm

Really terrible news, may he rest in peace.

Esroh · 09-05-2011 9:17pm

RIP
Thoughts with his Family

Dubba · 09-05-2011 9:44pm

Very sad news, RIP.

byebye · 09-05-2011 9:51pm

Rip.

English Bob · 09-05-2011 9:54pm

Very sad news. Not much to say other than my heart goes out to his family RIP.

LCRC_BAX · 09-05-2011 10:06pm

Got this sad news by text earlier today.

RIP WOUTER WEYLANDT

hinault · 09-05-2011 10:12pm

What a terrible tragedy.
My thoughts are with his family and his girlfriend and the baby due in Sept.
R.I.P. Wouter.

This day is as sad as 1995 TDF crash and death of Fabio Casartelli.
A black day.

murph226 · 09-05-2011 10:13pm

RIP

spdmrphy · 09-05-2011 10:16pm

Grim news, awful loss of a talented young guy. 26 years old, FFS.

WakeyTyke · 09-05-2011 10:29pm

Just like to add my condolences to his devastated family, friends and colleagues.

As cyclists we all share a common bond and a tragedy such as this digs deep deep into the heart of all us.

RIP Wouter

Funkyzeit · 09-05-2011 10:39pm

Awful sickening scenes today. RIP Wouter

J Madone · 09-05-2011 10:51pm

My Father phoned me earlier all upset after watching it on the tv, So sad and tragic. Rip Wouter

Derfil · 09-05-2011 10:56pm

RIP.

ktz84 · 09-05-2011 10:57pm

Absolute tragedy and my thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates. RIP

I'm glad I heard about this tragic event before I sat down and watched the recording I had. Needless to day it's been deleted never to be watched. Not something I ever want to see.

hf4z6sqo7vjngi · 09-05-2011 11:08pm

I only seen coverage of this on sky+ tonight, horrible to watch. RIP Wouter and condolences to his wife,family,friends and colleagues.

CianRyan · 10-05-2011 12:13am

Horrible thing it happen, thoughts are with his family.
RIP.

iregk · 10-05-2011 9:01am

RIP Wouter. Tragic accident.

Debthree · 10-05-2011 9:08am

Such a brave and talented man. RIP Wouter.

damoz · 10-05-2011 9:18am

RIP. Tragic.

Mr Velo · 10-05-2011 9:19am

yop wrote: »

RIP, the poor lad.
Thats the frightening as said it could be any of us which makes it a little more real.

Galway cyclist I heard of who is possibly paralyzed when he hit a pothole on the Headford road.
We are one pothole away from a death notice.

The poor wife expecting.

RIP young lad.

I passed by that accident on the Headford Road - a road i cycle on every week myself. Really makes you think.

RIP Wouter. Gone too soon.

jimbobaloobob · 10-05-2011 9:24am

That Galway cyclist is making a good recovery.

RIP Woulter

dastardly00 · 10-05-2011 9:34am

I was following the coverage yesterday when the accident occurred. Tragic.
RIP.

elsanto · 10-05-2011 11:43am

Terribly sad and wish I could un-see the coverage which caught me by surprise on Eurosport.

RIP

Tinder · 10-05-2011 11:53am

RIP, saw the accident live yesterday, wish I didn't, thoughts are with his family.

Mr. Skeffington · 10-05-2011 1:38pm

Tragic news, terrible to see such a young talent lost, very sad day.

RIP Wouter Weylandt

Heisenberg1 · 10-05-2011 3:53pm

RIP Wouter Weylandt

Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends

kensutz · 10-05-2011 4:33pm

State pathologist just said he died instantly from his injuries and no suffering was inflicted.

Vélo · 10-05-2011 4:36pm

RIP.

At least he didn't suffer.

Signal_ rabbit · 10-05-2011 7:25pm

Very tragic. It was very moving/upsetting watching the stage today and the peloton paying homage.

murf85 · 10-05-2011 7:39pm

A nice mark of respect from the Peleton today i thought.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/6378426/giro_stage_4_neutralized_for_weylandt_from_universal_sports/

howardmarks · 10-05-2011 8:04pm

murf85 wrote: »

A nice mark of respect from the Peleton today i thought.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/6378426/giro_stage_4_neutralized_for_weylandt_from_universal_sports/

awfully sad. never woulda thought it was such a dangerous sport/pastime. Only just getting into cycling and all i seem to here about is crashes and injuries.

RIP

Malari · 10-05-2011 9:17pm

I didn't know what to post yesterday, RIP seems not to convey how shocked I was. I cycle, my friends, my boyfriend, numerous acquaintances, and the immediacy of Wouter Weylandt's death was overwhelming to me.

Watching the coverage of the Giro tonight, I went and opened a nice bottle of wine I had been keeping, and am drinking it with my boyfriend. Keeping for what? Carpe diem, you don't know how long you have with the people you love.

So very sad.

drogdub · 10-05-2011 9:30pm

Leopard Trek team have pulled out. Who could blame them. From the team Facebook

The riders of LEOPARD TREK wish to communicate that they will leave the Giro d’Italia as of tonight, following the tragic accident of their teammate and friend Wouter Weylandt.

This choice of the riders has the full support of the staff and management of LEOPARD TREK. General Manager Brian Nygaard: “The decision needed to be taken by the riders, because they are the ones that participate in the race. We have always said that we would stand behind their choice.”

“We wish to thank the other teams, the race organisation RCS, the Italian authorities and all the fans on the road between Genova and Livorno on today’s stage, as the peloton paid tribute to Wouter Weylandt.”

Team Captain Fabian Wegmann explains the rider’s decision. “We have a lot of respect for the Giro d’Italia and for cycling, but we simply cannot continue racing given the circumstances. We are professional athletes, but we feel this is the right thing to do.”