It is with great sadness that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) learned of the tragic passing of Swiss professional cyclist Gino Mäder.
The 26-year-old rider from UCI WorldTeam Bahrain Victorious team lost consciousness following an accidental fall in the final kilometres of stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse on 15 June. He was quickly attended to by the race's medical team, then taken by helicopter to Chur hospital, where he sadly passed away.
The cycling community has today lost a promising young rider who was destined to be part of important chapters of our sport.
The UCI is deeply shocked and would like to express its sincere condolences to Gino Mäder's family, friends and team.