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Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi dies in road accident

The cycling world was plunged into mourning over the weekend following the tragic death of Italian professional Michele Scarponi.

Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi dies in road accident

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017 - 01:00

Brian Canty

The 37-year old former winner of the Giro d’Italia was out for an early-morning training ride when he collided with a van at a crossroads.

He was killed instantly.

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