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Obituary: Bernardo Ruiz (1925–2025)
From Orihuela to Paris: Spain’s first man on the Tour de France podium.
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Obituary: Rik Wouters (1942–2025)
From Baarle to the Tour: the quiet rise and early fade of a Dutch borderlander.
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Obituary: Norbert Seeuws (1943–2025)
91 six-days. 3 Belgian titles. A steady wheel in cycling’s smoky arenas.
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Obituary: Jacques Marinelli (1925–2025)
The “Parakeet” who flew into yellow, stood on the 1949 Tour podium behind Coppi and Bartali, and later built a second life as mayor of Melun.
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Obituary: Claudio Michelotto (1942–2025)
Claudio Michelotto, Italian climber and Giro d’Italia standout, dies at 82
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Obituary: Ludo Dierckxsens (1964–2025)
Ludo Dierckxsens, tenacious Belgian cyclist and late-blooming national champion, dies at 60
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Obituary: Enrico Paolini (1946–2025)
Pesaro-born sprinter won three national titles and seven Giro stages in a career defined by loyalty and flair
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Obituary: Donato Giuliani (1946–2025)
Respected Italian professional cyclist and devoted team rider
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Obituary: Ab Geldermans (1935 - 2025)
A Stylish Rider and Guiding Force
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Barry Hoban (1940–2025): The Quiet Hero of British Cycling
He raced with grit, laughed with ease, and sprinted past legends. Now, the peloton says goodbye to one of its most enduring figures.
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Obituary: Joaquín Galera Magdaleno (1940 - 2025)
Renowned Spanish Climber Passes Away at 85
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Obituary: Stéphane Krafft (1979 - 2025)
Former Professional Cyclist Passes Away During We Ride Flanders Event
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