Samuele Privitera, a 19-year-old rider for Hagens Berman Jayco, passed away following a crash on stage 1 of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta. Team owner Axel Merckx expressed deep sorrow, stating that Privitera was the life of the team, noting his joy and kindness. The team acknowledged the profound loss and remembered Privitera's passion for cycling and his connection with teammates. Jayco-AlUla, his partner organization, expressed their condolences and highlighted his talent and big-hearted personality within the cycling community.
Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team. This team has always been a small family, and moments like this are unimaginable.
He was irreplaceable. His joy, his spirit, his kindness, was always a bright light to whatever room or race that he was in at that moment.
Personally, I am struggling to express the sadness I feel but I am deeply grateful for every moment we shared with him and for the joy he brought to our team every single day.
The entire organisation mourns the loss of such an incredible, talented rider, with a big heart and special personality.
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