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Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies after a high-speed crash in the Swiss Alps

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Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber. Dario Belingheri/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Team Bahrain cyclist Gino Mäder of Switzerland died after suffering a terrible crash in the Tour de Suisse. He's seen here at the 2021 Giro d'Italia road race, wearing the blue jersey signifying the best climber.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after suffering a terrible crash during a mountain descent in stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse. Both Mäder and another racer, Magnus Sheffield of the U.S., were taken to the hospital after they were hurled into a ravine in the Swiss Alps.

Mäder, 26, crashed during the "queen stage" of the race — the label given to a multistage road race's most challenging and grueling days, which usually involve multiple ascents and test even the strongest riders.

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After reaching the Albula Pass at a height just under 7,600 feet, Mäder and other riders faced a roughly 10-kilometer descent , racing down to the stage's finish line. In that segment, a motorcycle camera unit following the race leader clocked speeds of around 100 kph (62 mph).

It's not known precisely what led to the crash; TV broadcasts of the race didn't seem to catch the moment that sent the two riders off the road. "The circumstances of the accident are being clarified," race organizers said on Thursday.

After Mäder's death, the Graubünden cantonal police said on Friday that it is investigating the crash, along with the public prosecutor's office. The police issued a call for witnesses to come forward, particularly if they have video evidence.

The crash came in a high-speed portion of the course

During the descent, the two riders "crashed at very high speed," race organizers said. Another rider, Roland Thalmann, described the scene.

"After a long curve, two bikes were lying on the side of the road, which didn't look nice," Thalmann said, according to Cycling News . "When I looked back, I saw that two riders were quite far down."

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Paint outlines of what look to be two tire tracks leading off the road at the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder fell during a high-speed descent of the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse. Mäder, 26, died from injuries he sustained when he plunged into a ravine.

"The race doctor was on the scene of the accident within two minutes," organizers said. Dr. Roland Kretsch found Sheffield, 21, responsive, with a concussion and bruises. Mäder was in far worse condition in a creek, as he "lay motionless in the water," according to organizers.

The medical team was able to resuscitate Mäder, and he was airlifted to a hospital. Kretsch later told SRF that the cyclists were found far below the roadway, and that Mäder had injuries to his head area.

Mäder's death stuns the cycling world

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Mäder's cycling squad, Team Bahrain Victorious, said as it announced his death.

"Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino," the team said.

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse. Arnd Wiegmann/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

An aerial photo from June 16, 2023, shows the curve where Swiss rider Gino Mäder crashed during a high-speed descent in the Tour de Suisse.

After the tragic news emerged, cyclists rode an extremely shortened sixth stage of the Tour de Swiss as a memorial to Mäder, with organizers saying the peloton, or main pack of cyclists, would ride only the final 20 kilometers of the planned course under "neutralized" conditions, meaning competition is suspended.

At Friday's finish line, a large crowd turned out to applaud Mäder's six teammates as they crossed the finish line together.

🇨🇭 #Tourdesuisse In honour of Gino! @tds #RideAsOne pic.twitter.com/3jX6WD4BFq — Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

The new plan followed another last-minute change, after an avalanche blocked Friday's planned route in the mountains.

In 2021, Mäder won the best young cyclist's white jersey at La Vuelta, Spain's 21-stage race. He took fifth place in that race — the same spot he earned earlier this year, in the eight-day Paris-Nice race.

The Tour de Suisse isn't one of road cycling's three "Grand Tour" races, but with eight stages and plenty of high mountains, it's widely seen as a key tune-up for the Tour de France in July.

Race course layout is put under scrutiny

After Thursday's crash, Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel, the reigning world champion, criticized the race course's layout, as he sent his hopes for recovery to riders who crashed.

I hope all the guys that were involved in a crash are okay!! 🙏🏻❤️ I hope that the final of today's stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UZm6sRwiez — Remco Evenepoel (@EvenepoelRemco) June 15, 2023

"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel said . "As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

Evenepoel posted that message on Thursday, before news of Mäder's death emerged.

In many stage races with famously imposing mountains, organizers place the finish line at the very top of the mountain, or just beyond it.

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Thursday's stage included three mountain passes, with the first (Furka) and last (Albula) rated as "Hors Catégorie" — a designation reserved for ultra-steep climbs that are beyond cycling's normal 5-level categorization for mountains.

"We will see the best climbers in action again, but the last kilometers will also require a large dose of courage and honed descent skills," the race's official guide stated . It promised that the closing kilometers, descending from the Albula Pass to the mountain village of La Punt, "will be something to see."

Mäder died exactly 75 years after the only other death in the Tour de Suisse, which came when Richard Depoorter crashed in a dim tunnel and was run over by an escort vehicle in 1948, according to Swiss broadcaster RSF .

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies after falling down a ravine in the Tour de Suisse

Gino Mader waits for the start of the 7th stage of the Giro d’Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Notaresco, Italy, on May 14, 2021. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died Friday, June 16, 2023 one day after suffering injuries when he crashed off the road down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

Switzerland’s Gino Mader, left, receives medical attention after crashing as Magnus Sheffield of the United States, right, is helped away, during the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse, Tour of Switzerland cycling race, in Punt, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. The Bahrain-Victorious team announced the news. The 26-year-old Mader crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. (SWpix/Zac Williams/Keystone via AP)

FILE - Switzerland’s Gino Mader celebrates after winning the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia cycling race, from Grotte di Frasassi to Ascoli Piceno Thursday, May 13, 2021. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died Friday, June 16, 2023 one day after suffering injuries when he crashed off the road down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP, File)

From left, Stefan Bissegger from Switzerland of EF Education-Easy Post, Silvan Dillier from Switzerland of Alpecin-Deceuninck and Stefan Kueng from Switzerland of Groupama-FDJ, mourn their dead colleague Gino Maeder from Switzerland, who crashed the day before, at the 86th Tour de Suisse UCI World Tour cycling race, in Chur, Switzerland, Friday, June 16, 2023. (Gian Ehrenzelle/Keystone via AP)

Event director Olivier Senn, center left, holds a minute of silence in honour of Gino Maeder from Switzerland of Bahrain-Victorious, who died following his crash the day before, at the 86th Tour de Suisse UCI World Tour cycling race, in Chur, Switzerland, Friday, June 16, 2023. (Gian Ehrenzelle/Keystone via AP)

The cyclists of Bahrain-Victorious team ride in honour of Gino Maeder, after a 20 kilometers ride from Tuelersee to Oberwil-Lieli named “Gino Memorial Ride” which took place instead of the 6th stage of the Tour De Suisse, tour of Switzerland cycling race, on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Chur, Switzerland. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. The Bahrain-Victorious team announced the news. The 26-year-old Mader crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

FILE - Gino Mader of Switzerland rides during a time trial on the 21st and last stage of the Vuelta Cycling race in Santiago, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died Friday, June 16, 2023 one day after suffering injuries when he crashed off the road down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)

The pack climbs the Furka pass during the fifth stage, a 211 km race from Fiesch to La Punt, of the 86th Tour de Suisse UCI World Tour cycling race in Goms, Switzerland, Thursday, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

From left, Stefan Bissegger from Switzerland of EF Education-Easy Post, Silvan Dillier from Switzerland of Alpecin-Deceuninck Stefan Kueng from Switzerland of Groupama-FDJ, and Raphael Meyer, CEO of Tudor Pro Cycling team, mourn their dead colleague Gino Maeder from Switzerland, who crashed the day before, at the 86th Tour de Suisse UCI World Tour cycling race, in Chur, Switzerland, Friday, June 16, 2023. (Gian Ehrenzelle/Keystone via AP)

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GENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed after a left-hand turn on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. His fall of about 30 meters was stopped by a stream.

“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” his Bahrain-Victorious team said in a statement. “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in the water, race organizers said Thursday. CPR was performed on him before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

Police in the Swiss canton of Graubünden said a joint investigation with prosecutors wanted to hear from witnesses who might have seen and filmed the incident.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race for next month’s Tour de France.

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

The peloton rode together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers (18 miles) of Friday’s scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

“Devastated by the news,” said world champion Remco Evenepoel, who is in fourth place in the race standings. “My heart and strength is with Gino’s family, friends, teammates.”

Evenepoel earlier criticized Thursday’s stage after finishing the day in 10th place.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent,” Evenepoel wrote on his Twitter account. “As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In previous incidents, Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro d’Italia in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken,” Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. “Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked on Sunday by a reporter at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race. “If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, “but a great person off the bike.”

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Three Teams Drop Out of Tour de Suisse After Cyclist’s Death

Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious squad and two other teams withdrew on Saturday, but organizers said they would complete the multistage race this weekend.

By Andrew Das

The Tour de Suisse cycling race resumed its multistage competition on Saturday, one day after a rider died from the injuries that he sustained in a crash during a high-speed mountain descent.

The rider, Gino Mäder, was a member of the Bahrain-Victorious team, which announced on Saturday morning that it was withdrawing from the race. Two other teams, Tudor Pro and Intermarché-Circus-Wanty , also said they had decided to leave the race.

The Bahrain-Victorious team’s riders, as well as the rest of the competitors, were informed of Mäder’s death on Friday morning — a day after he went off the course and tumbled down a steep ravine. The riders participated in a shortened memorial ride on Friday that replaced the day’s stage, which was called off.

But with the race, an important tuneup for the Tour de France next month, set to return for its final two competitive stages this weekend, Bahrain-Victorious confirmed on social media on Saturday morning that its team would not take part.

“Following the tragic loss of Gino Mäder,” the team said in a post on Twitter, “Team Bahrain Victorious has taken the decision to withdraw from Tour de Suisse.”

Two other teams quickly followed suit. Both cited the well-being of their riders in their decisions to drop out. “Under these difficult circumstances we feel it is the human way to respect the feelings of our riders and pay respect to Gino,” Tudor Pro’s statement said.

Race officials said late Friday that they had made the decision to continue the race in consultation with the family of Mäder, one of Switzerland’s best young riders. A four-stage women’s event began on Saturday as planned.

“After consultation with all the people involved, we as the management stand united behind this decision and are trying to hold the last two stages of the men’s race in an appropriate setting,” the tour’s race director, Olivier Senn, said in a statement.

“Today was the worst day of my life,” Senn added in the statement. “But tomorrow is a new day, and that’s what we have to take care of as an organization.”

The police are investigating the crash, and officials were reported to be interested in hearing from any witnesses who might have seen and filmed the episode.

Mäder crashed along with an American rider, Magnus Sheffield, on Thursday near the end of the fifth stage of the weeklong race, which ends with a final descent down the Albula Pass. The final section where the crash occurred, just after a sweeping downhill curve on an unprotected road with mountains to its left and a steep drop-off just beyond its right edge, was largely empty when the riders passed through it.

Photographs of the area of the crash showed what appeared to be two sets of tire tracks leading to the edge of a sharp drop above the site where Mäder and Sheffield fell.

Mäder and Sheffield were treated where they came to rest, near a set of drainage pipes down a long slope. Sheffield, who was reported to have sustained a concussion and cuts and bruises, appeared to be able to walk back up the hill with assistance. Race officials said Mäder was revived at the scene after being discovered “motionless in the water.” After initial treatment, he was evacuated from the scene in a helicopter.

At least one rider, the reigning world champion Remco Evenepoel, suggested that the course did not have to be so treacherous.

“I hope that the final of today’s stage is food for thought for both cycling organizers as well as ourselves as riders,” Evenepoel said on Twitter after the crash but before the severity of Mäder’s condition was known. “It wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

Andrew Das joined The Times in 2006. An assistant editor in Sports, he helps direct coverage of soccer, the Olympics and international sports. More about Andrew Das

Gino Mäder, 26, Dies After a Crash in Stage Five of the Tour de Suisse

A tragic day in cycling, felt around the world.

The Bahrain Victorious team’s Gino Mäder has died following a crash in stage five of the Tour de Suisse. The crash, which happened yesterday, occurred when Mäder, 26, was descending the Albula Pass at high speeds. He went off the road and into a ravine. He was found unresponsive and resuscitated before being airlifted to the hospital. American Ineos Grenadiers rider Magnus Sheffield was also involved in the crash and was taken to the hospital for bruising and a concussion.

On Thursday, world champion Remco Evenepoel criticized the decision to compete on such a notoriously dangerous stretch of road. The Belgian took to Twitter to write, “While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent.”

Bahrain Victorious released a statement early Friday saying, “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

“Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all.”

Mäder was especially excited about the Tour de Suisse because he would get to ride on his home roads. He was in his fifth year as a pro. In 2019, he finished fifth at the Vuelta a España earning the young riders’ jersey. He also earned stage wins at the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de Suisse, and the Tour de Romandie.

Velo reports that Mäder was also known for his dedication to raising money for environmental charities. Last year, he donated 1 Swiss Franc to an environmental charity for every rider he beat throughout the season, while he donated over €4,000 in 2021 after his Vuelta performance.

Tour de Suisse also said in a statement that they were “heartbroken,” and paying tribute to an “excellent rider” and “wonderful person.” The UCI called Mäder a “promising young rider who was destined to be part of important chapters of our sport.”

When news of Mäder’s death was announced, the Tour de Suisse immediately neutralized today’s stage. At the wishes of the family, they asked that the route be ridden together in memory of Mäder. The tour said, “The race will be neutralized today and all the riders will form a cortege in memory of Gino Mäder as they ride to the finish line.”

Bicycling’s condolences are with Mäder’s family, friends, and teammates.

Micah Ling is a freelance writer who lives in the mountains of Colorado. She splits her free time between mountain biking and trail running.

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Cyclist Gino Mäder, 26, dies following crash down ravine

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday after being found unconscious following a crash down a ravine at his home Tour de Suisse race. He was 26.

Mäder's team, Bahrain Victorious, said he died at the hospital, where he had been airlifted after Thursday's crash.

"We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder," Bahrain Victorious managing director Milan Eržen said in a statement. "His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."

Mäder and another rider, Magnus Sheffield of the United States, went off the road near the same spot on a fast descent approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR, with race organizers saying Mäder was resuscitated before he was airlifted to the hospital.

"The cycling community has today lost a promising young rider who was destined to be part of important chapters of our sport," the International Cycling Union (UCI) said in a statement. "The UCI is deeply shocked and would like to express its sincere condolences to Gino Mäder's family, friends and team."

Sheffield suffered a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital, organizers said.

Mäder's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day Tour de Suisse. The start was delayed, and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

Race organizers said the peloton would ride together in tribute to Mäder for the final 18 miles of Friday's scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

"Devastated by the news," said world champion Remco Evenepoel. "My heart and strength is with Gino's family, friends, teammates."

Evenepoel had criticized Thursday's stage on Twitter, writing, "While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

Mäder joined the Bahrain Victorious team in 2021 and won a stage of the Giro d'Italia that year. He also won the young rider classification at the 2021 Vuelta a España.

Eržen said the team would continue in the race in Mäder's honor.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team," Eržen said.

Information from The Associated Press and Reuters was used in this report.

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain-Victorious team said.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” the team said in a statement. “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race ahead of next month’s Tour de France.

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute.

The route for Thursday’s stage was later criticized by world champion Remco Evenepoel , who finished 10th and is fourth in the overall standings.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent,” Evenepoel wrote on his Twitter account. “As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year after placing 74th in the Olympic road race. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken,” Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. “Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the race finish by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

“If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, “but a great person off the bike.”

Gino Mader: Cyclist, 26, dies after crashing into ravine during Tour de Suisse

Gino Mader's "talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all", his team boss Milan Erzen said, adding: "Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike."

Friday 16 June 2023 15:46, UK

A professional cyclist has died after crashing during the Tour de Suisse - as a world champion criticised the decision to "let us finish down this dangerous decent".

Gino Mader, 26, fell down a ravine as he approached the end of Thursday's mountainous fifth stage.

The Swiss rider crashed on a fast downhill road and medical staff performed CPR at the scene before he was airlifted to Chur hospital, where he later died from severe injuries.

"Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff", he "couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge", his team Bahrain Victorious said on Friday.

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

A second rider, Magnus Sheffield, also crashed at the same spot. The American suffered a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

Thursday's route has been criticised by Belgium's world champion Remco Evenepoel, who finished 10th in stage five and is fourth in the overall standings.

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"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel wrote on Twitter.

"As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

'Extremely talented cyclist'

Bahrain Victorious's managing director Milan Erzen said: "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mader. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.

"Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike."

Teams and riders have been reacting to the news of Mader's death.

"I can't believe what I'm reading. Such a sad sad day. Thoughts with everyone who knew and loved Gino," Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France champion, said on Twitter.

"No words. RIP Gino. My thoughts are with your family and friends," added Ineos Grenadiers racer Michal Kwiatkowski.

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The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race ahead of next month's Tour de France.

Mader's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed.

Mader won a stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, and went on to finish fifth overall that same year at the Vuelta a Espana. Earlier this year, he was fifth at Paris-Nice.

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Gino Mader: Swiss rider dies aged 26 after crash on Tour de Suisse

"Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team," Bahrain Victorious said

Friday 16 June 2023 16:40, UK

Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died after crashing during a stage of the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious confirmed on Friday.

Mader, 26, crashed into a ravine on the descent towards the finish line in Thursday's stage five.

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Bahrain Victorious said in a statement.

Mader had been airlifted from the scene of the crash, where he was resuscitated by medical staff who also performed CPR, to Chur hospital on Thursday, but "despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff", Bahrain Victorious said the 26-year-old "couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge".

🙏🏻 Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person. ❤️ Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino. 🔗 https://t.co/CSx5BsWfRz pic.twitter.com/caBmfmWwyg — Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

Bahrain Victorious's managing director Milan Erzen added: "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mader. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike.

"We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team."

Mader won a stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, and went on to finish fifth overall that same year at the Vuelta a Espana. Earlier this year, he was fifth at Paris-Nice.

The UCI is devastated to learn of the death of professional cyclist, Gino Mäder.   Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected with Gino who was a rising star within the professional ranks of cycling. pic.twitter.com/DFhBR4J0mK — UCI (@UCI_cycling) June 16, 2023

We are heartbroken! Gino you've been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person! Always smilling and making people happy arround you! Rest in peace! Our thoughts are with Gino's family! Below you can find the official statement of @BHRVictorious pic.twitter.com/hqLF8FF5nQ — Tour de Suisse (@tds) June 16, 2023

'Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino'

From Bahrain Victorious' statement:

"Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all.

"Gino's family has requested privacy as they mourn their loss, and we kindly ask that their wishes be respected. The team and family express our gratitude for the overwhelming support we have received from the whole cycling world.

"Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person.

"Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino."

'I can't believe what I'm reading'

Teams and riders alike reacted to the news of Mader's passing on Friday.

"I can't believe what I'm reading. Such a sad sad day. Thoughts with everyone who knew and loved Gino," Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France champion, said on Twitter.

"No words. RIP Gino. My thoughts are with your family and friends," added Ineos Grenadiers' Michal Kwiatkowski.

Devastating news and really hard to comprehend! Our hearts and thoughts are with the family, friends and team of Gino in these awful moments. May he rest in peace! https://t.co/S9LRiScDdW — Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team (@soudalquickstep) June 16, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we hear of the passing of our beloved colleague Gino Mäder. On behalf of the entire Alpecin-Deceuninck team, we extend our sincere condolences to family, friends, teammates and all members of @BHRVictorious . Rest in peace, Gino 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pa7gr5TzLO — Alpecin-Deceuninck Cycling Team (@AlpecinDCK) June 16, 2023

Sending our condolences and a big hug to the friends, family and team-mates of Gino Mäder, who passed away after his crash during yesterday’s Tour de Suisse stage five. Nobody deserves to die so young, while practising the sport he loved. May he rest in peace. — Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) June 16, 2023

Our thoughts are with Gino’s family, friends and entire team in this tragedy. Rest in peace, Gino ❤️ https://t.co/gnavGgHJTn — BORA – hansgrohe (@BORAhansgrohe) June 16, 2023

All our thoughts are with Gino's friends, family and loved ones at this difficult and heartbreaking time. Rest in peace, Gino ❤️ https://t.co/J0QFY6uWps — Trek-Segafredo (@TrekSegafredo) June 16, 2023

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Cyclist Gino Mäder dies after ravine crash during Tour de Suisse

Swiss rider Gino Mäder has died after crashing into a ravine on the descent towards the finish line in Thursday's stage five of the Tour de Suisse, his team Bahrain Victorious said on Friday.

Key points:

• The crash took place on the descent towards La Punt where Gino Mäder fell into a ravine
• He was found unresponsive and resuscitated before being air-lifted to the hospital
• Team managing director Milan Erzen said the team would continue the race in honour of Mäder

"Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team," the team said.

Mäder, 26, crashed on the descent towards La Punt and fell into a ravine where he was found unresponsive by the race doctor and resuscitated before being air-lifted to hospital.

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In a statement, team managing director Milan Erzen said: "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.

"Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."

Mr Erzen said the team would continue in the race in honour of Mäder.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team," he said.

Mäder joined the Bahrain Victorious team in 2021 and won a stage of the Giro d'Italia that year. He also won the young rider classification at the 2021 Vuelta a Espana.

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the race finish by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

"If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team," Mäder had said.

A statement from the professional riders' association CPA, read: "Our hearts bleed at this news. Condolences to his family, the team and the many friends who loved him.

"Like all of us. RIP Gino."

Stage five of the Tour de Suisse had raised some eyebrows in the peloton because of its fast descent near the finish.

After the accident, Belgium's world champion Remco Evenepoel said on Twitter: "I hope that the final of today's stage is food for thought for both cycling organisers as well as ourselves as riders. While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent."

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, his team said, a day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, a preparation race ahead of next month's Tour de France . Mäder, 26, crashed on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

"Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained," the Bahrain-Victorious team said in a statement . "... Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn't make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team."

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

"Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Bahrain-Victorious said.

Mäder's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

Race organizers said the peloton would ride together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers (18 miles) of Friday's scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

Team manager Milan Erzen said Bahrain-Victorious will race in his honor.

"We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team," Erzen said.

The manager praised the rider, saying his "talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all."

"Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist," Erzen said, "but a great person off the bike."

"Devastated by the news," world champion Remco Evenepoel, who is in fourth place in the race standings, wrote on his Twitter account . "My heart and strength is with Gino's family, friends, teammates."

Evenepoel earlier criticized Thursday's stage after finishing the day in 10th place.

"While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn't a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent," Evenepoel wrote . "As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain."

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In previous incidents, Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d'Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

"We are heartbroken," Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. "Gino, you've been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you."

Mäder was asked on Sunday at the end of the first stage by a reporter what would make him happy at the end of the weeklong race.

"If I'm still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team," Mäder said.

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Swiss Cyclist Gino Mäder Dies After Falling Down a Ravine in the Tour De Suisse

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse

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Gino Mader waits for the start of the 7th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Notaresco, Italy, on May 14, 2021. Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died Friday, June 16, 2023 one day after suffering injuries when he crashed off the road down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed after a left-hand turn on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt. His fall of about 30 meters was stopped by a stream.

“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” his Bahrain-Victorious team said in a statement. “Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team."

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in the water, race organizers said Thursday. CPR was performed on him before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

Police in the Swiss canton of Graubünden said a joint investigation with prosecutors wanted to hear from witnesses who might have seen and filmed the incident.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race for next month's Tour de France.

Mäder's death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute before the stage was canceled.

The peloton rode together in tribute to Mäder for the final 30 kilometers (18 miles) of Friday's scheduled route. The race should resume Saturday.

“Devastated by the news," said world champion Remco Evenepoel, who is in fourth place in the race standings. "My heart and strength is with Gino’s family, friends, teammates.”

Evenepoel earlier criticized Thursday's stage after finishing the day in 10th place.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent,” Evenepoel wrote on his Twitter account. “As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain.”

A second rider also crashed at the same spot. Magnus Sheffield of the United States sustained a concussion and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.

In previous incidents, Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt was killed in a crash on a descent at the Giro d'Italia in May 2011. Another Belgian rider, Antoine Demoitié, died after crashing at the one-day Gent-Wevelgem race in March 2016.

Mäder was one of Switzerland's best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken," Tour de Suisse organizers said in a statement. "Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked on Sunday by a reporter at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race. “If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, "but a great person off the bike.”

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Swiss cyclist dies after fall into ravine during Tour de Suisse

Gino Mäder, 26, dies from injuries a day after crashing and falling down a ravine during the Tour de Suisse race.

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder has died after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, according to his team Bahrain-Victorious.

The 26-year-old Mäder crashed on Thursday on a fast downhill road approaching the end of the mountainous fifth stage into La Punt.

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“Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained,” the team said in a statement on Friday.

“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30 a.m. we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team.”

Medical staff who reached Mäder found him motionless in water. They performed CPR before he was airlifted to the hospital.

“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Bahrain-Victorious said.

The Tour de Suisse is a preparation race before next month’s Tour de France.

Mäder’s death was announced about 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the sixth stage in the eight-day race. The start was delayed and riders gathered in a silent tribute.

‘Dangerous descent’

The route for Thursday’s stage was later criticised by world champion Remco Evenepoel, who finished 10th and is fourth in the overall standings.

“While a summit finish would have been perfectly possible, it wasn’t a good decision to let us finish down this dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we take going down a mountain,” the Belgian cyclist said on his Twitter account.

American rider Magnus Sheffield also fell on the same descent from Albula, during the most difficult stage of the race with multiple climbs.

The Ineos-Grenadiers rider was hospitalised with “bruises and concussion,” organisers said.

Mäder was one of Switzerland’s best young riders. He won a stage at the 2021 Giro d’Italia and placed fifth overall in the Spanish Vuelta that year. He also was fifth in the Paris-Nice stage race in March.

“We are heartbroken,” Tour de Suisse organisers said in a statement. “Gino, you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person. Always smiling and making people happy around you.”

Mäder was asked by a reporter on Sunday at the race finish what would make him happy at the end of the week-long race.

“If I’m still healthy and I enjoy my home race, maybe have some success with the team,” Mäder had said.

Team manager Milan Erzen praised the rider, saying his “talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all.”

“Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist,” Erzen said, “but a great person off the bike.”

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For over 90 years, the Tour de Suisse, a pro cycling race held in Switzerland, has drawn elite cyclists from across the globe, and it’s easy to see why. Although it lacks the widespread name recognition of cycling’s pinnacle race, the Tour de France , this event features epic alpine climbs, adrenaline-soaked time trials, and lots of fierce competition. Thanks to its spot on the calendar (mid-June), many pros use the Tour de Suisse to test their legs before heading to the Tour de France in July, which makes this a must-watch event for cycling fans.

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At a Glance: How to Watch Tour de Suisse Online

The 2024 Tour de Suisse takes across eight stages from June 9 to June 16. By the time the riders cross the finish line of stage eight, they’ll have covered 950 kilometers (about 1,211 miles) and climbed over 62,000 feet — enough to summit Mount Everest twice. Want to catch all the action? Here’s how to watch the 2024 Tour de Suisse online.

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How to Watch the 2024 Tour de Suisse Online

If you live in the United States, the best way to watch the Tour de Suisse is to stream it online via FloBikes . You can choose either an annual subscription ($150/year) or a monthly subscription ($29.99/month) — either will allow you to watch every stage live. You can also rewatch past stages on FloBikes, and your subscription grants access to livestreams of other major cycling events, including the Tour de France.

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Don’t want to sign up for a new streaming platform? You can also use a VPN (a virtual private network) to watch the Tour de Suisse livestream from the Swiss public broadcaster SRF. We recommend ExpressVPN — it’s a popular, reliable choice and it costs as little as $8.32 per month when you sign up for an annual plan. Better yet, every ExpressVPN plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Tour de Suisse Route

The 2024 Tour de Suisse began with Stage 1 in Vaduz, which is technically in the neighboring country of Lichtenstein. The first stage is an individual time trial, where riders each race the course alone and compete to have the best time. From there, the Tour stages include a mix of terrain, including relatively flat stretches (especially Stage 3 from Steinmaur to Rüschlikon), rolling countryside, and dizzying climbs and descents through mountain passes (Stages 4 and 5 especially).

Stage 4 will take athletes through the famed Gotthard Pass, a legendary alpine route that crests at just over 2100 meters (6,909 feet) in altitude. The Tour wraps with Stage 8, a short but punchy time trial where riders will have to sprint 15.7 kilometers and ascend nearly 900 meters (2,900 feet) to the finish. While each stage presents unique challenges, the Tour de Suisse is a mountainous route, so the overall winner will need to be a talented climber.

Tour de Suisse Schedule

The 2024 Tour de Suisse takes place in eight stages, starting on Sunday, June 9 and ending with the final stage on Sunday, June 16. The times below are the official start times for each stage, according to the race’s website, and they are converted to Eastern Standard Time.

Stage 1: Vaduz (time trial): June 9 at 8:08 a.m.

Stage 2: Vaduz to Regensdorf: June 10 at 6:45 a.m.

Stage 3: Steinmaur to Rüschlikon: June 11 at 7:10 a.m.

Stage 4: Rüschlikon to San Gottardo: June 12 at 6:30 a.m.

Stage 5: Ambri to Cari: June 13 at 7:05 a.m.

Stage 6: Nordic Centre Goms in Ulrichen to Blatten-Belalp: June 14 at 9 a.m.

Stage 7: Villars-sur-Ollon: June 15 at 8:20 a.m.

Stage 8: Aigle/Centre Mondial du Cyclisme UCI to Villars-sur-Ollon (time trial): June 16 at 7:38 a.m.

Tour de Suisse Cyclists to Watch

Because it takes place right before the Tour de France, the Tour de Suisse is a fascinating showcase for cycling talent. Some major teams choose not to race their best riders in this event so they can save their strength for the Tour de France, and that gives lesser-known athletes a chance to shine. Even so, the competition is always fierce, and the 2024 Tour de Suisse has drawn some high-wattage talent.

Cyclists to watch this year include Danish athlete Mattias Skjelmose, who won the Tour de Suisse last year (a race that was marred by the tragic death of cyclist Gino Mäder) and returns this year as the defending champion.

As of June 13, British cyclist Adam Yates, riding for UAE Team Emirates, is the current leader of the 2024 Tour de Suisse. Working with teammate João Almeida, he was able to ride to a commanding victory on the mountainous stage 5. Almeida took second place in that stage, and is also currently holding second place in the general classification. You can view the full classification breakdown and more rider stats on the Tour de Suisse website .

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Tour de Suisse stage 2 Live - Cavendish and the sprinters look to grab first opportunity

Tour de Suisse 2024

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2024 Tour de Suisse: Yves Lampaert wins stage 1 time trial

- Break of Gerben Kuypers (Intermarché – Wanty), Roberto Carlos González (Corratec-Vini Fantini), Antoine Debons (Team Corratec - Vini Fantini), Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) and Felix Stehli (Swiss Cycling) builds early lead over peloton

Welcome to live coverage of stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse, 177.3km from Vaduz to Regensdorf. This is notionally one of two feasible opportunities for the sprinters on this year's route, even if, as ever on the Tour de Suisse, they will have to endure some rugged terrain before the finish line in Regensdorf. The late category 3 climb of Regensberg will be the key obstacle between the fast men and stage victory.

Yves Lampaert (Soudal-QuickStep) powered to victory in the short opening time trial in Vaduz yesterday, putting the Belgian in the first yellow jersey of the race. He beat Stefan Bissegger (EF Education-EasyPost) and Ethan Hayter (Ineos) by three seconds, with João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) the best of the GC men in fourth.

Stage 1 result

The roll-out today is at 12.45 CET, with the peloton due to hit kilometre zero at 12.51.  After setting out from Vaduz, the race leaves Liechtenstein and crosses into Switzerland ahead of the first climb of the day, the category 2 Kerenzerberg (5.8km at 4.6%), which comes after 42km. The category 2 Ricken (6.1km at 5.8%) follows after 74km, while the sting in the tail is provided by the category 3 Regensberg (3.5km at 5.7%), whose summit comes just over 10km from the finish. 

Beyond those classified difficulties, the road dips and rises for much of the day, leading to a total altitude gain of 2,400m. Nothing comes easy for the sprinters at the Tour de Suisse, in other words. Most of them are here, mind, to put the finishing touches to their Tour de France preparation, and a stage win would be an added bonus.

Remarkably, this is Mark Cavendish's first Tour de Suisse appearance in almost a decade, with his last outing coming in 2015. Early in his career, this race was an essentially waystation en route to the Tour de France, but the game has changed considerably in the intervening period. The Manxman knows that adding to his haul of three wins here would be a tall order, but he also knows that's not entirely why he's here. "It's been a long time," Cavendish said this weekend, according to L'Equipe . "Cycling has changed, there aren't so many mass finishes any more, and there won't be many this week, but it's great preparation for the Tour. It worked well back then."

The peloton has gathered on the start line in Vaduz for the opening road stage of this Tour de Suisse. After navigating the neutralised zone, they will hit kilometre zero at 12.51 local time.

The flag drops and stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse is formally under way. 

The day's first break is formed by Gerben Kuypers (Intermarché – Wanty), Roberto Carlos González (Corratec-Vini Fantini) and Felix Stehli (Swiss Cycling), who open a slender gap over the peloton.

Antoine Debons (Team Corratec - Vini Fantini) and Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) bridge across to form a five-man group on the front. One imagines the sprinters' teams wouldn't be dissatisfied with the composition of this move, but it all depends on whether anybody else tries to jump across.

Gerben Kuypers (Intermarché – Wanty), Roberto Carlos González (Corratec-Vini Fantini), Antoine Debons (Team Corratec - Vini Fantini), Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) and Felix Stehli (Swiss Cycling)

Peloton at 0:25

On paper, Arnaud De Lie (Lotto-Dstny) and Michael Matthews (Jayco-Alula) look like the fast men best equipped to withstand the late climb and contest the finish, while Ethan Hayter (Ineos) is another obvious contender. It may prove a tougher order for sprinters like Mark Cavendish (Astana-Qazaqstan), Arnaud Démare (Arkéa-Samsic) and Bryan Coquard (Cofidis), but much will depend on how that climb is raced. Indeed, riders like Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates) and Tom Pidcock (Ineos) might eye it as a springboard for a late attack.

In the meantime, the early break has had its day pass checked and stamped by the sprinters' teams. The peloton has slowed and the break's advantage yawns out quickly to 2:50.

Peloton at 3:00

Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) began the day 24 seconds down, and he is, of course, the virtual race leader as the break stretches its advantage beyond the three-minute mark.

Yves Lampaert’s victory yesterday was his first since he won the opening stage of the 2022 Tour de France in the time trial in Copenhagen. “Yes, I have doubted myself at times. The level of cycling is so high these days. But I never lost faith. I kept training and found the good feeling,” he said afterwards. “The fact that I can also wear the jersey is a nice bonus. It will be difficult to defend that on Monday, but it’s possible that a large group will come to the finish. Hopefully someone will win who is not too close in the GC, or maybe I can do something myself.”

Peloton at 3:35

The escapees are approaching the day's first classified climb, the category 2 Kerenzerberg (5.8km at 4.6%), with a lead of 4:00 over a peloton that is being led Soudal-QuickStep.

The five escapees continue to stretch out their advantage on the first climb of the day. Gerben Kuypers (Intermarché – Wanty), Roberto Carlos González (Corratec-Vini Fantini), Antoine Debons (Team Corratec - Vini Fantini), Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) and Felix Stehli (Swiss Cycling) now have 4:20 in hand on the peloton. 

Gerben Kuypers leads the break over the summit of the Kerenzerberg with a lead of 4:20 over the peloton, where Ineos have taken up the reins of pursuit.

Peloton at 4:05

The break is barrelling towards the day's second ascent, the category 2 haul of Ricken, and the gap to the peloton remains steady at a shade over the four-minute mark. Ineos have a controlling interest in the bunch for the time being.

As it happened: UAE Team Emirates round out Tour de Suisse with another 1-2 in mountain time trial

João Almeida takes final stage ahead of Adam Yates but Brit takes overall victory in Villars-sur-Ollon

Tour de Suisse 2024 - the complete guide

Tour de Suisse 2024 - the route

Tour de Suisse 2024 - analysing the contenders

Tour de Suisse 2024 - Another 1-2 for UAE Team Emirates as Adam Yates takes stage 7 victory

- 15.7km time trial from Aigle to Villars-sur-Ollon - Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) beats teammate Adam Yates to win stage 8 with a time of 33:23 - Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) moves up to third on GC to round out the podium ahead of Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers)

Stage Finish

All riders underway, stage start.

Hello and welcome to Cyclingnews' live coverage of stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse!

The final stage of the 2024 Tour de Suisse has a brutally tough 15.7km mountain ITT up to Villars-sur-Ollon on the menu, with the GC win set to be decided. 

Adam Yates is the current race leader but he will be defending his lead against teammate João Almeida, who has been on equally flying form to the Brit. 

They've finished 1-2 on the last three stages with Almeida sat closest to Yates overall, 31 seconds down on his leader. Almeida is likely the better TT rider based on past history, however, the uphill nature plays in Yates' hands. 

What's certain is that UAE Team Emirates should finish 1-2 overall with third place Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) sat 1:51 of the lead and 1:21 off second. 

The first rider off the start ramp will be Elia Blum (Swiss Cycling), who is due to get going in just under 20 minutes at 13:46 CEST.

The route for today's stage has already had some action on it with stage 2 of the women's Tour de Suisse also taking in the 15.7km course:

Tour de Suisse Women: Demi Vollering wins again in stage 2 time trial

It's also one year since Gino Mäder tragically lost his life at the Tour de Suisse. An important day to remember the great person and great rider he was. May he rest in peace.

In loving memory. Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino! #rideforGino pic.twitter.com/qBOtiq0Dh9 June 16, 2024

A wonderful video on Gino from the Tour de Suisse.

#rideforgino always and forever🖤 Thank you Gino for what you've done for our sport and especially for the Tour de Suisse👏.#tds2024 #tourdesuisse @BHRVictorious pic.twitter.com/TFgclVYPgs June 16, 2024

Five minutes from the start of the final stage.

Elia Blum (Swiss Cycling) is gone from the start ramp and stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse is officially underway!  

Riders will be starting an one minute intervals from Aigle, home to the headquarters of cycling's governing body - the UCI.

Recently knighted Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) has started, read all about him becoming a sir below:

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There are two intermediate time checkpoints along the 15.7km route:

- Route d'Aigle - 5.2km

- Huémoz - 12.5km

- Finish - Villars-sur-Ollon - 15.7km

Cavendish has set the fastest time at the first checkpoint with a 6:16, ahead of Christoph Janssen (Swiss Cycling) and Alexis Renard (Cofidis).

Here's a preview of some of the stunning views that will be taken in on today's stage, as showed during the women's race earlier today.

Here's some of the key start times to look out for today between the best TT riders and GC riders who will be looking to move up or secure their positions overall in the TT:

14:00 – Johan Price Pejtersen (Bahrain-Victorious) 14:24 – Yves Lampaert (Soudal Quick-Step) 14:31 - Stefan Bissegger (EF Education-EasyPost) 15:09 – Stefan Küng (Groupama-FDJ) 15:23 – Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) 16:00 - Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates) 16:03 – Wilco Kelderman (Visma-Lease a Bike) 16:05 – Felix Gall (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) 16:07 – Oscar Onley (DSM-Firmenich PostNL) 16:09 – Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) 16:11 – Enric Mas (Movistar) 16:13 – Matthews Riccitello (Israel-Premier Tech) 16:15 – Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) 16:17 – Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) 16: 19 – João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) 16:21 – Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates)

Just a few kilometres until the opening few riders make it to the finish line in Villars-sur-Ollon and set the benchmark for the stage.

Despite Yates getting the win yesterday, he was quite sure that Almeida would be the man going into the race lead on today's stage.

“I think for me personally as well, tomorrow’s time trial, he’s going to put almost a minute into me, so I’m sure you’ll see him on this chair tomorrow,” Yates said post-race.

“I think he’s shown in the last few days how strong he is when he starts doing his crazy pace. When he’s alone tomorrow in the TT, I think he’s going to fly up here. So, we’ll see tomorrow, and then hopefully we can win again.”

It is yet to be seen how the Brit will go in his 15.7km effort but if his teammates are so sure Almeida is flying, then the Portuguese rider will certainly be on top form.

Sam Watson (Groupama-FDJ) has overtaken Cavendish's previous best time at T1 with a 6:13.

With just over 100 riders left to start, Cees Bol (Astana Qazaqstan) has set the best time at the second checkpoint with a 29:16 and the first few riders are close to finishing the stage now.

The day's first starter Blum has no finished in a time of 39:05 but obviously, with so much talent to come, we can expect much faster times than that once the favourites get underway. 

Former U23 ITT World Champion Johan Price-Pejtersen has set a new fastest time at the 12.5km intermediate time check: 29:12.

A few very strong TT riders are now underway in Yves Lampaert (Quick-Step) and Stefan Bissegger (EF). They are more pure TT riders suited to a flatter effort, so the climb will not be in their favour. 

Another look at the stunning views around Aigle in Switzerland as Cavendish completes his TT. He's been at the Tour de Suisse training and getting some climbing in the legs ahead of his final Tour de France. 

Bissegger has overtaken Kim Heiduk for the fastest time at T1 but this is just about where the course starts to go out of his favour. 

There's also a new best time at T2 for Oscar Riesebeek and at the finish for Cees Bol. But each timecheck is quickly seeing new bests being set with the strongest riders still to come.

Luca Jenni (Swiss Cycling) takes over the lead at the finish with a 38:28.

Belgians have taken over at T1, Stan Dewulf and Cedrid Beullens are now 1-2 in the timings.

Oscar Riesebeek (Alpecin-Deceuninck) has set a new benchmark at the finish line and overtaken the next best by over a minute. 

New time to beat: 37:09.

Bissegger showing off the Swiss national champion's colours beautifully on stage 8.

Riesebeek has been outdone by Simone Velasco (Astana Qazaqstan) by over 30 seconds with a new best time of 36:22 at the finish.

Still over 70 riders to take the start in Aigle.

Important to note that Bissegger is the only rider I've seen as of yet actually riding a TT bike, with most riders opting for their road bike due to the difficulty of the climb. Stefan Küng is about to start and he also looks like he'll be riding his TT bike at least for the starting part of the stage. 

Just as Küng gets underway and flies off the start ramp, Felix Engelhardt (Jayco AlUla) has set the new fastest time at the finish with a 36:01.

Bike change for Lutsenko who was 17 seconds down at the first time check. He's now onto the road bike for the hardest part of the climb. 

Here's stage leader Felix Engelhardt during his effort.

Stephen Williams (Israel-Premier Tech) takes over the hot seat despite his nonchalant crossing of the line. New best time to beat of 35:57.

Top ITT rider Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) has got his effort underway.

Hayter has set a new best time at T1 with 5:38, 10 seconds faster than the previous best set by Beullens. 

The benchmark keeps changing! Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Victorious) has flown up the climb and smashed Stevie Williams' time by 41 seconds with a 35:16.

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Here's curret stage leader Damiano Caruso navigating the stunning course in and around Aigle.

Under 30 riders left to start with the GC favourites about to come thick and fast in the next half an hour. 

Marc Hirschi just confirmed in his post-effort interview that Yates and Almeida will both start on TT bikes for the opening few flat kilometres, before changing onto to road bikes for the hardest part of the climb.

Final 20 riders left to start incoming. 

We're getting a preview of how the bike changes could go for the leaders, with Jan Christen and UAE Team Emirates getting it very wrong. The Swiss rider was forced to wait just standing still for at least 7 seconds as he waited for his road bike. They'll want to have that timing sorted for Almeida and Yates. 

Current standings at each time check:

T1 - Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) - 5:38

T2 - Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Victorious) - 26:35

Finish - Damiano Caruso (Bahrain-Victorious) - 35:16

James Shaw (EF Education-EasyPost) has gone through T2 with a nice time, just 12 seconds off that set by Caruso with 3.2km to go until he reaches the finish. 

Raul Garcia Pierna (Arké-B&B Hotels) has come through the finish line in second with a 35:40 but he is quickly beaten by teammate Kevin Vauquelin in a 35:30.

Lenny Martinez has flown up the starting slopes of the climb and has reached T2 in 26:02, 33 seconds faster than Caruso managed. 

We're into the top 10 on GC taking the start now as Kelderman, Gall, Onley and Pidcock all make their way from the start ramp.

Lenny Martinez has absolutely flown up the climb to Villars-sur-Ollon and sets a blistering new best time of 34:19! It hasn't been his best week but he's showed just what he's made of on stage 8. That may have been the winning effort, chapeau. 

Here's Martinez during his stunning ITT effort. How close will his time be to that of Yates and Almeida?

Riccitello and Skjelmose have now started with only the podium sitters Bernal, Almeida and Yates to come.

Yates and Almeida are just finishing the last parts of their warm up before getting underway and battling out the overall GC win. 

Bernal is underway and just the UAE Team Emirates duo remains.

Here comes João Almeida. He's the big favourite for the stage but can he take back the 31 seconds on his teammate to take overall victory!

The latest few finishers haven't got near enough to Martinez to challenge him with the Frenchman's blistering time up the final climb only looking threatened by the  best GC riders who have just started. 

Adam Yates has bolted off the start ramp and every rider at the Tour de Suisse is either finished or on the course. Can he hang onto his GC lead over teammate Almeida? We'll find out in around 34 minutes. 

Important to note that most of the GC favourites have started on a TT bike so the bike changes could become very important if the time gaps are narrow. 

The Lidl-Trek mechanic was hanging out of an open door as he prepared to get Skjelmose's bike off the roof. Not sure how safe or legal that was particularly, so expect a fine for them after the day. 

Almeida and Bernal have gone through T1 around the 6:00 mark but the differences will all be made on the final climb. 

Yates was seven seconds down on Almeida and nine on Bernal at T1. Work to be done on the final climb for the race leader. 

Martinez maintains the lead despite a strong effort by David De La Cruz (Q36.5) after the Spanish rider overtook him for the best time at T2.

Bike change for Yates now and it is much smoother than that of Christen earlier in the day with UAE learning their lesson. 

Lots to be revealed when the GC favourites and more importantly, the UAE duo, come through the second intermediate time check. 

Tom Pidcock is going brilliantly lower down on the climb and he's set the best time at the second intermediate time check with a 25:44. He's some 18 seconds ahead of where Martinez was but he has work to do if he is to take the stage win.

Tom Pidcock in full flight at the Tour de Suisse.

Almeida looks strong in his effort and he's grinding away up this climb in his typical style. 

Matthew Riccitello (Israel-Premier Tech) is continuing to impress and he's set a great time at the second time check - 25:35. He'll want to overtake Skjelmose and come fourth overall alongside taking the white jersey, but last year's Tour de Suisse winner is no mug in a ITT.

Skjelmose responds brilliantly in this ITT and sets a new best time at T2 with a 25:26, nine seconds ahead of the young American in a great battle for the white jersey. 

Just Bernal, Almeida and Yates left to come through the second time check. We don't have a live clock on the pair so nothing will be revealed until they reach that timing point at the 12.5km mark. 

Pidcock takes the lead from Martinez with a 34:14 but those behind him are closing quickly! How long will he be in the hot seat?

Bernal has come through T2 and it's not great. He's 33 seconds off the pace of Skjelmose but started the day 59 seconds ahead of him on GC so he has some room to slip. 

Almeida is closing in on T2 and the clock was green. But he doesn't quite make it, clocking in a 25:29, four seconds slower than Skjelmose. But you can assure he will have something left for the finale. 

Yates looks like he is going better than even he expected as he approaches the second time check. How close will he be to Almeida? Very is the answer and he's actually ahead of his teammate. He's only four tenths of second down on Skjelmose and 3 seconds in front of Almeida. 

Riccitello rounds off a brilliant week and moves into the lead of the stage with a 34:01. Brilliant result no matter what happens, even if Skjelmose beats him for the stage victory. Fantastic ride by the 22-year-old and what an enormous talent he is.

Skjelmose is closing in on the finish line and he's giving absolutely everything. The clock is green but he has 350 metres to go. 

Skjelmose takes the lead and he's the first to break the 34-minute mark. New leading time of 33:44 for the Dane at the line. But will it be enough to beat Yates and Almeida?

Bernal has 1km to go to finish off a strong week for him and he could confirm 3rd overall if he is quick enough. Every race is a continued step up for the Colombian. 

Almeida is burying himself in pursuit of the stage win with the contrasting styles between him and Yates so apparent. The Portuguese rider is bobbing around and pushing the power down in the saddle while Yates turns a big gear and dances on the pedals out of the saddle.

Bernal is at the finish line now and he's lost 1:07 to the Dane. Almeida not far behind.

He wasn't ahead at T2 but Almeida has flown up the final 3.2km of the effort. What an effort from the Portuguese rider and it's a new best of 33:23, some 20 seconds faster than Skjelmose. But is it enough for the title?

Yates needs to beat a 33:54 but he's entered the final kilometre with the clock in the green and it looks as though the yellow jersey is safe. But he may also take the stage win.

200 metres to go for Yates and the clock will go read for the stage win. But he is going to be the champion. 

João Almeida wins stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse!

But a stunning effort from his teammate Adam Yates means he takes the overall and wins the 2024 Tour de Suisse. A great battle between teammates in a fantastic week for UAE Team Emirates.

Here's the winner João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) making his way up the finish. Another stunning performance from him to win UAE's fourth stage in a row and their fourth 1-2 in a row with him and Yates having two each.

Tadej Pogačar's support squad for the Tour de France is looking fairly ominous just 13 days from the Grand Départ in Florence.

Here's the top 10 on stage 8 of the Tour de Suisse with UAE Team Emirates continuing to dominate. Chapeau also to Riccitello, Pidcock and Martinez who put in great rides and held the lead of the stage at some point. But also Skjelmose who moved himself onto the podium ahead of Bernal with an assault of the climb.

Here's what João Almeida had to say after winning his second stage of the week and closing out a dominant win for UAE Team Emirates:

"No not really [disappointed]. I'm really happy with the time trial stage victory, I think my first TT victory except nationals so that's pretty good," said Almeida. 

"At the start of the day, I knew it was quite impossible to win the GC against Adam. He's quite strong and it's not a flat TT so I'm super happy with the win and the second place behind him.

"We'll never know [if he would have beat Yates without pacing for him]. There's so many ifs in the way but we did a perfect team work so it was a great week."

Here's a look at the final GC courtesy of FirstCycling , with Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) the biggest mover on GC today. He leapfrogged Egan Bernal for third after a strong 15.7km ITT that saw him also take third on the stage. 

Adam Yates the winner in Switzerland after a great and respectful internal battle with João Almeida.

Here's what overall winner Adam Yates had to say after the stage:

"It's definitely up there. About two days to go, I wasn't sure if I could do it. Obviously, I had the two time check with João in front of me and I knew he was going to accelerate a little bit there in the end. Actually, I just couldn't accelerate, I was already over the limit so I just tried to hold the pace and thankfully it was enough," said Yates as tried to catch his breath.

"I'm still out of breath because it was such a hard climb but one thing I had in the back of my mind for a while was the 2019 Tirreno-Adriatioc where I lost the TT on the last day by one second and this had lived rent-free in my head for many years so it's finally good to win a race and win it with a TT like this."

This is a big GC win for Yates, adding to overall successes from Catalunya, the UAE and Romandie, but after a heavy crash and concussion at this year's UAE Tour, he wasn't sure if he'd be in this kind of shape already ahead of the Tour.

"I wouldn't say sweeter but when I crashed at the time, I didn't know how long it would take me to come back and luckily it wasn't a super long time and I'm grateful for that," Yates said. "To win any big bike race is a big privilege and to share the podium with Joao as well, he's a special teammate."

2024 Tour de Suisse winner Adam Yates (UAE Team Emirates) with the very large trophy.

Make sure to read our full stage report and check out our gallery from a stunning stage in Switzerland:

Adam Yates wins Tour de Suisse, UAE Team Emirates teammate João Almeida victorious in stage 8 time trial

That wraps things up for Cyclingnews ' live coverage of the men's Tour de Suisse but make sure to catch up with the women's race in Switzerland with two stages still to come in that race. 

I'll leave you with a picture of overall winner Adam Yates and his dog Zoe, who will both be headed to the Tour de France later this month. Men's WorldTour racing will resume at the Tour as cycling in 2024 reaches its pinnacle with the biggest race of the season. Suisse and Dauphiné are over, and these just 13 days of preparation left to come.

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