Campana Imballaggi Geo&Tex Trentino said in a statement Italian cyclist Jacopo Venzo was in a crash and “suffered a terrible fall” while descending a hill during the first stage of the Junioren Rundfahrt on Friday. Venzo was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, according to a statement from Paul Resch, president of the race.
“With tears in our eyes and a devastated heart we announce that our junior Jacopo Venzo has left us,” the team said. “The whole Geo&Tex Packing Bell Trentino is tightening around the family, friends and everyone who wished Jacopo well in this moment of immense pain.”
The Junioren Rundfahrt was canceled on Saturday.